Ugg Boots
Ugg boots (sometimes called uggs) are unisex sheepskin boots,
made of twin-faced sheepskin with fleece on the inside and with a tanned outer surface.
Ugg boots often have a synthetic sole, although this is not
universal. Heights range from around the ankle to above the knee, they are available in a range of different
colours as both slip-on and lace-up varieties, and they are produced by a number of manufacturers. The natural
insulative properties of sheepskin gives thermostatic properties to the boots: the thick fleecy fibers on the inner
part of the boots allow air to circulate and keep the feet at body temperature. This means that ugg boots can be
worn without socks even in relatively cold weather.
Ugg boots are believed to have been first developed in Australia
or New Zealand, although the exact date is uncertain—they have been, at different times, identified with pilots in
World War I who are said to have worn them for warmth in unpressurized planes, shearers in rural Australia during
the 1920s, surfers and competitive swimmers who wore them in the 1960s and 1970s for keeping warm while out of the
water. In the early 2000s, they became a fashion trend in the United States, leading to increased global
sales.
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