Ugg boots - yes or no?

[MrsPatrickDempsey]

Found a rum and raisin coloured pair half price. Never had any before. Any advice please on practicality, colour (kind of purple) and whether they are a bit past it or not!

[MuttonCadet]

They're ugly, and (apparently - according to fb) manufactured in a way that's more than usually cruel to animals.

[MuttonCadet]

But if you like them go for it, I certainly still see a lot of people wearing them.

(Please note I am not on a yummy mummy South Kensington school run, more around the S Yorks, ugg boots or wellies region)

[Innogen]

They are not stylish, but I love mine.

They are the shoes I wear on hangover days, after killing my feet in stilettos.

Leggings, oversized sweatshirt, last nights makeup, uggs. Reminds me of my university days!

[buttercrumble]

Got mine on now , I think they have had their moment . But they are comfy as hell.

[K999]

I practically live in mine! But I only buy the ones with the hiker sole as they last forever and don't lose their shape.

[WhereIsMyHat]

I have a pair of celtic boots that I would recommend but not for fashion but comfort and warmth. They're also made in the UK without the animal welfare concerns that Ugg Australia have.

[WhereIsMyHat]

www.celticandco.co.uk/footwear/british-made-footwear/

[BrandyAlexander]

They're not practical in anyway whatsoever but yet they are fab. Stuff what anyone else thinks

[siblingrevelry]

I have to be virtually prised out of mine to go to bed. Had I not put my foot in a pair I'd have never believed you could justify £150 on a pair of boots, but once I did I was a lost women.

This is obviously one of many style faux-pas I must commit (a small part of me felt quite young and trendy in them until I read MN )

[FiddleDeeDees]

I second the recommendation for Celtic and Co - just got a pair of their boots and absolutely love them...

[eurochick]

I love mine (so warm and comfy), but they are not great for this wet winter. I haven't been able to wear them that much.

[eurochick]

BTW, I ordered a pair from Celtic & Co before I tried Uggs, but the fit was not good (right size but the heel slopped up and down) so I ended up with Uggs.

[peasandlove]

they are great to wear at home like slippers. Not sure who decided they were supposed to be worn out. I have a pair of Emus, just as good, half the price.

[KatieScarlett2833]

I have 2 pairs of Kensingtons, they are years and years old and even though I wear them daily, are immaculate.
Nothing else comes close for cosiness, warmth and practicality IMO

[Nerfmother]

I go from my grey uggs to my ugg slippers. I love them.

[Blueuggboots]

I bought a pair in September and they've developed a hole in the front of them! I'm gutted. I'm waiting to hear from their warranty department. £150 and wearing out after 4 months!! I don't wear them for fashion, I lived in New Zealand when I was 20 and they were slippers.
I hate that they got so popular and cost 10 times the price they did!

[IamInvisible]

I love my Uggs and my Celtic Sheepskins. I desperately want some navy blue Uggs, but my grey ones are one their fourth Winter and still look like new.

[TheHandbagOfGlory]

I have a pair of Celtic and Co Aqualambs, warm and comfy. Crucially also waterproof. Best money I have ever spent.

[cloudskitchen]

I love mine to. Have read about people washing them in the machine. Anyone tried?

[Weelady77]

I love mine I've got the bailey button just now, I'm still wearing a pair for pottering about that I bought in America in 2008!

[GreatGardenstuff]

They don't look great, but I love them for warmth and comfort. I can't imagine how I used to cope in winter before them.

[KatieScarlett2833]

You can get Ugg Kensingtons wet, they are just leather furry biker boots.

[Roxanne01]

I love my uggs - so comfortable - nothing compares

[PuppyMonkey]

Have 2 pairs and haven't worn either for the past two winters - they're a bit last decade now IMHO. I now wear a v comfy pair of brown ankle boots from Clark's