snowberry Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have been perusing catalogues & am thinking of getting some Uggs as they look really cosy. The thing is that they don't look as though they would last 5 minutes in a British downpour...& some people say get a size smaller & some say get them bigger (my feet are wide). Thoughts please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I've had mine for 2 years now and they're still as good as new. I've stood for over an hour in a foot of snow and nothing gets through. You can get waterproofing spray to coat them in - it doesn't show and just helps seal them a bit better. I've done mine once and that was a year ago and they're still fine. I have had cheaper ones and they did not last but these Ugg Australia ones are great and I love them. Worth the money i think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I wear Ugg offroaders,imported direct from Ugg Australia & they are brilliant. They have a big thick all weather sole,rather than the thin ones, & I too coat them in spray at least once a season. I am a 6 & wear a 6....go into Schuh or somewhere & try them on...its the only way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 DD has them and we have wet weather here, however they seem to coped with it. They are expensive but they last well. Some shops will give discount if bought by someone with a student card (so take a student with you ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 My daughter loves hers and is getting a new pair for christmas from Schuh. Cost £170 but will be £150 with her student discount. That makes all the difference ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 There was an article in the Daily Mail on Thursday about fake Uggs - a bit sensationalist, as is often the case - but interesting neverhtheless. Clearly, as is generally the case, you get what you pay for and its worth going the extra for the real thing which, clearly, is the general plan in this case!!!!!! I don't have any but have freinds who do and they rave about them! I have never managed to work out, tho, why such clearly cold weather gear comes from Australia which is hardly known for its glaciers and penguin population Possibly a surfeit of sheep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have Emu's and lurveeeeee them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I have a pair of Ugg Ultimates which have chunky soles, and are fabulous. I use waterproofing spray on them which really helps and wore them through the awful last winter (with Yaktraks on them) I also have a pair of Bearpaw boots from TK Maxx which have a very chunky reinforced sole and they are also very good, and a pair of knee hi Kiwi Sheepskin boots which are gorgeous. I don't like the Uggs or Ugg style boots with the fashion crepe soles, and understand they are very slippery in wet conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I have the Ugg Bailey Button in chestnut and they are lovely. Over 12 months old and still like new. I had a cheapy pair of non Uggs from Next and they were very slippery to wear. I have not slipped in my Uggs yet. I have problematic wide "cornish pasty" feet and nothing fits my feet better than Uggs - they are well worth the money IMO and I would live in mine if I could! Bought mine from Cloggs online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 There was an article in the Daily Mail on Thursday about fake Uggs - a bit sensationalist, as is often the case - but interesting neverhtheless. Clearly, as is generally the case, you get what you pay for and its worth going the extra for the real thing which, clearly, is the general plan in this case!!!!!! I don't have any but have freinds who do and they rave about them! I have never managed to work out, tho, why such clearly cold weather gear comes from Australia which is hardly known for its glaciers and penguin population Possibly a surfeit of sheep? Yes there has been a lot about them being copied with ie dog fur etc and in very inhumane ways, so its worth making sure they are the real mcCoy. I agree not sure where Australia features in warm footwear?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 An Aussie friend says they're worn as slippers during their winter and they think it's hilarious that people here go slopping around outside in their slippers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 An Aussie friend says they're worn as slippers during their winter and they think it's hilarious that people here go slopping around outside in their slippers! Yep that's right Obviously in a country with a lot of sheep,there is a lot of Sheepskin,so I guess its sort of a natural conclusion to make boots out of it all My Aussie cousins all wear them as slippers & find it hard to believe that there is such a huge demand for them as outerwear here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Big Skechers fan here - Skechers are now owned by Ugg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 OOhhh, thanks for the explaination -Aussie slippers !!!! Now I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millihelen Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Seriously expensive slippers!! I got my last furry boot style slippers for £5 from tesco.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 They're not good for the feet or back, so probably better as slippers! My Aussie friends also think it's hysterical people wear them outside - Ugg must be laughing all the way to the bank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I don't like them either but they do make some styles which are more suitable for outdoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
