Uggs - yay or nay?

[eurochick]

I feel I am rather late to this particular party. I used to HATE Uggs with a vengeance. The slip sloppy walk made me feel a bit stabby. But I have raynaud's and my feet are always cold so I tried on my first pair today (not the standard slip sloppy kind, one with a bit of shape to it). It was like walking on little fluffy clouds. In short, I think I want them (even though my husband was not impressed). They've been around for years, but it seems like every other person I see out is wearing them, and now I think I understand why. Should I go for it?

Everyone on here will tell you that they are the devils boots but I loved mine. They finally went in the bin after 4 years last spring but my feet craved them today in the freezing temperatures!

Yay, and I have never slippy sloppy walked in mine as they don't do that if they are the real thing. I would however recommend Celtic Sheepskin boots for warmth and cheaper too.

20% discount with code PERC at Celtic Sheepskin too

ooooh seconding Celtic Sheepskin. I had a lovely pair from there for a few weeks until they were requisitioned by DD. loads of different styles to be had too.

Cherrypie tomorrow is my day off, I have , the laptop to myself and you offer a discount code for Celtic Sheepskin.....what were you thinking? cant be held responsible for own reckless online spending now

I also used to loathe Uggs but then I discovered Ugg Noiras

They are so freaking comfy, I love them more than any other footwear. Stupidly expensive but I wear them all the time. They don't make me do that sloppy scuffy walk either. I bloody love them.

I kind of love mine, but only wear them in the country.

My noiras are in their second winter .. Bloody lub them too!!

They come in three colours too .

I hated them for years. I think they are the ugliest things ever. I caved and bought some a month or so ago and they haven't been off my feet. So warm and comfy. I am mad at myself for not trying them earlier, my feet have been missing out.

Yes, another late convert here.

Mrsrochester go easy now

I am wondering the same thing op. How do the noira owners think they would compare to something like the merrell oslo's which are also furry inside. Do they leak in the rain? It's the rain/water mark issue that has historically put me off uggs (as well as the ugg walk!)

I own Ugg Kensingtons which whilst lovely and warm and very solid, are not waterproof and leak very quickly despite being leather. Celtic do a waterproof sheepskin boot called Aqualamb.

I LOVE uggs and have 3 pairs. They are so comfy and warm even without socks.

Only buy the real things though!

Are Uggs not generally waterproof then? That's when I would want them - when it's cold and wet out.

You can use waterproof spray on them.

i love sheepskin lined boots, they don't have to be uggs. have some choc brown kenlys and black/charcoal short ones from australia luxe.

would like some sheepskin lined snow boots too.

i don't wear mine in the wet, even though they are sprayed. i think they last longer if you don't. my kenlys are three years old and look new, I replaced the inner soles this year as they had worn down through use (celtic sheepskin sell the insoles for around £8) but the outers are in great condition.

My noiras have never leaked .. They don't have a tide mark either .. They have weathered
A bit but I have worn them non stop all last winter and will again this winter . I'm a sahm and need clothing that works and also looks good ( to me anyway) .. I have 3 pairs of classic and ugg Tatum .( leather ) and they are all super
Comfy and hardwearing . I wear the classics if I'm going somewhere dry and clean bit noiras very where else and tatums for evenings or posh days ... My feet are difficult and hurt in a lot of shoes but uggs are fine . To me well worth the money .

Real uggs don't have the ugg walk. Only fake uggs or copies have it... !!!!

I love my Uggs. All 3 pairs of them! And I walk properly in them, it's only the cheap fakes that do the awful turn-over thing so you don't walk on the soles.

Do it!

checking out link for potential 4th pair damn you!

Well I have ordered a pair of Celtics, a pair I had been humming and hawing about for about 2 months and were selling out fast (thanks for the 20% discount code). I will see what they are like when they arrive!

my australia luxe don't do the feet falling in thing. they are v well made.

Euro chick - cool you bought some, just some advice, when you first put them on they need to feel very snug, almost like they're too small as the thick sheepskin beds down very quickly x