It all started back in 1978 when Brian Smith, an Australian surfer, wanted to create a shoe with the best material out there, sheepskin. He moved to California with a vision and from there, the UGG boot was born. UGG’s are well known for their comfort, style, and support, and they have continued to be a popular trend over the years.
Many students around the school agree that UGG’s are worth the hype, and offer more than just the modern look.
“They’re comfortable, they’re worth the money, and they last long,” sophomore Madison Otto said.
UGGs are also very popular due to their ability to be dressed up or down, and the fact that one can pair them with any outfit no matter the occasion.
“When I went to Valas, I wore a cute outfit for fall with them, but sometimes I just wear sweatpants with them,” sophomore Peyton Bartlett said.
The Tasman UGGs are one of the most popular styles UGG offers, but the Lowmels are also a fan favorite. Tasman UGGs are designed to slip on and off similar to a slipper. However, the Lowmels are a sneaker designed shoe that is more durable and has a thick sheepskin lining.
“I have the Tasmans and the Lowmels, but I think I like the Lowmels more because they’re more comfortable,” sophomore Jillian Narber said.
Because of how Tasman UGGs are designed, they make the perfect shoe for sports due to their convenient design.
“I think they’re good for wrestling because they’re comfy and they’re easy to slip on and off,” Junior Rowan Statz said.
UGGs have been around for quite some time, but each year they continue to improve with new styles and offer newer and elevated designs. Especially in the last couple of years, this shoe brand quickly became a want after more and more people bought and discovered them.
“They were like a trend starter and a lot of my friends had them, and I thought they were super cute and had great views,” Bartlett said.
Although opinions are mostly positive, there are still some flaws with the shoes. Those flaws include issues with durability and the challenge to keep water from getting on them.
“If you get water on them, they leave spots and they’re hard to clean,” Statz said.
Nevertheless, no matter how many flaws the shoe contains, they will never go out of style.
“I think UGGs are one of the best shoe brands, because not only are they comfortable, but they are also stylish and go with any outfit,” Narber said.