SCgarman Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I see these horrible looking boots originated in Oz. Just wondering how popular they are there and who wears them. The fad here in the US is rampant. Women pay upwards of 200 dollars and more for a pair of these, and they seem to think they are stylish and a status symbol. I myself cannot see the logic behind owning a pair and glad my wife has no interest in them. Thoughts? Are they popular in your country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I always thought "Uggs" comes from "Ugly" Totally goes against my declared shoe fetish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenMonkey Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Tom Brady wears them. Just saying. Edit: ...not that there's anything wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebhead Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 They're pretty popular here in Canada (i.e. Toronto) as well. At least they have been over the last few years, although I've seeing less and less of them lately. Especially in the Summer. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbeaver Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I always thought "Uggs" comes from "Ugly" Totally goes against my declared shoe fetish YOUR shoe fetish... wait a minute. You always said it was HER shoe fetish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 YOUR shoe fetish... wait a minute. You always said it was HER shoe fetish. Err..... Well, we are a good match, let's leave it at that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverdst Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 It's fashion. There is nothing to do with beauty. I mean, people get used to it. I don't think they are ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangedog Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 One of my buddies from AUS that is living in the US told me they are commonly worn down under as slippers... indoors, not as outdoor boots. true/false? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullMontecristo Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Tom Brady wears them. Just saying. Edit: ...not that there's anything wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marker Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 YOUR shoe fetish... wait a minute. You always said it was HER shoe fetish. His avatar has a picture of some pretty horrendous shoes. You don't think he has a shoe fetish as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 His avatar has a picture of some pretty horrendous shoes. You don't think he has a shoe fetish as well? Good catch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natedog Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 uggs have been around for quite a long time. When I was a teenager decades ago living in southern Cali, us surfers used to wear them as part of our "surfer" attire. They cost about $18 dollars back then and would quickly warm your cold toes as you came out of the cold water, particularly in the winter. It's kind of bizzar watching people pay 2-4 hundred dollars for a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion21 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 My wife loves them. She has owned them for years, but about 5-7 years ago the manufacturing moved to China from OZ. Since then the boots are a cheap imitations of the old OZ based product. The fur used to be 10X's softer and they were more durable. My son and daughter have them (3 and 1 years old) and I think they run $70-$100 USD a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB24 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Same guy that says Uggs are ugly probably rocks one of these 2 gems on a daily basis!!! -KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedule Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Never owned a pair, not really a fan either, but I do love my blundstones, those are boots Oz can be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 They were all the rage five years or so ago here now you see the odd pair but not many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 One of my buddies from AUS that is living in the US told me they are commonly worn down under as slippers... indoors, not as outdoor boots. true/false? True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 One of my buddies from AUS that is living in the US told me they are commonly worn down under as slippers... indoors, not as outdoor boots. true/false? +1 My whole family, including myself, has them for this purpose. Mine are shin high, and on my feet as soon as I'm in the door in Winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangedog Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 For any shoe, and one that qualifies as Aus boots, hard to beat RM Williams. Just recd my first pair earlier in the year... will likely order more and will be hard pressed to wear anything else. They work well with jeans, khakis, a suit... probably wouldn't work with a tux but otherwise they are versatile. Unless they have a patent leather option... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Here in Virginia they are popular with middle school girls. Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croz71 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 One of my buddies from AUS that is living in the US told me they are commonly worn down under as slippers... indoors, not as outdoor boots. true/false? Correct !!!!!! Uggs are not for outdoors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hayes Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 My experiences and memories of Ugg boots in Australia is that they were popular in the 80's and worn mostly by 'rednecks' or what we call 'boguns' over here and surfie chicks - usually matched with tight stretch jeans. I think they became popular overseas when some Hollywood celebs like Pam Anderson adopted them in the early 2000's I think. Lately they have seemed to have gained some traction overseas in the states and Europe I reckon due to some smart marketing and increase in quality and styles. We still have a lot of sheep over here so it makes sense to use the wool and it's great that we can actually still export something other than what comes out of the ground. Australia though, is mostly a warm climate continent so I don't see many people wearing them outside, especially as you don't want to get them wet. I think in Australia they are mostly used as slippers during the cold season, especially in Melbourne, Canberra, Tasmania and colder regional areas. Generally, they are both secretly loved and mocked at the same time. *This is merely my opinion. Others may have other experiences. I have never owned a pair but embarrassingly I, like many Aussies, have owned a pair of wool lined moccasins, affectionately known as 'moccos'. But I never dared wear them outside. Now I have slippers and a onesie...doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCgarman Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Here in Virginia they are popular with middle school girls. Wilkey And their mothers too. Like mother like daughter!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overproof Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I see these horrible looking boots originated in Oz. Just wondering how popular they are there and who wears them. The fad here in the US is rampant. Women pay upwards of 200 dollars and more for a pair of these, and they seem to think they are stylish and a status symbol. I myself cannot see the logic behind owning a pair and glad my wife has no interest in them. Thoughts? Are they popular in your country? $200...I'm in the wrong bizzo!! You can buy them at woolies (Supermarket) in winter for $10 SMH I wear/buy them some years...We don't get much winter here in Brisbane though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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