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Ugg boots - yes or no?

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Scootergirl · 20/12/2006 19:09

I've been given some money for Christmas by DH who is far too crap to choose a present (frankly it's better this way...) We're in Germany which is bloody freezing and I'm kind of longing for some lovely sheepskin lined Ugg boots but don't know if they're a complete no no by now. Any views?

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incy · 20/12/2006 19:26

According to the Sunday Times style magazine they are still ok as long as worn casually uggs, the trend that refuses to die

DarrellRivers · 20/12/2006 19:28

probably no on balance(although take your point about the cold and being quite practical)

PeckaRolloverAgain · 20/12/2006 19:30

hell yes

taylormama · 20/12/2006 19:44

as soon as i get my redundancy money i am splashing out on a pair of Uggs and a matching handbag ... cannot wait ...

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Scootergirl · 20/12/2006 19:45

Am definitely going to get some now, sepcially after Times article. But which ones? And from where? Does anyone have any good links?

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taylormama · 20/12/2006 20:04

i am getting mine from Daniel footwear as they have a shop near me Daniel

greedyformincepies · 20/12/2006 20:08

yeah go for it! and get the gorgeous ones with laces up the front, i would! try this link

BlueDaisy · 20/12/2006 20:21

Yes they still look great with jeans imo. Wish I had some actually!

What ones are you going to get?

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Scootergirl · 20/12/2006 20:27

Fab links! But do we know anyone who would pay £93 for "house boots" ie slippers...?

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Scootergirl · 20/12/2006 20:28

I quite like the classic ones - legs are far too short for the knee-highs! Bit sand or chestnut ?

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Scootergirl · 20/12/2006 20:30

And that's "BUT sand or chestnut"...

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pedilia · 20/12/2006 20:32

I am going to get myself some after Xmas, I love em'

BlueDaisy · 20/12/2006 20:33

I lkie the sand ones, I would go for the tall ones but I have quite long legs.

MadamePlatypus · 20/12/2006 20:35

Uggs are great in a practical sense as a cosy boot to be warn after surfing, skiing, canoeing long walk in the freezing cold, when you are camping. I don't think they are fashionable anymore, but if you neeeeeed them to keep your toes cosy, go for it.

PeckaRolloverAgain · 20/12/2006 20:41

Ive just ordered some chestnut from a fab site i found.

its in NZ and they will ship here for free and only about 80 quid for classic short

BlueDaisy · 20/12/2006 20:41

But I think that Uggs are kind of like trainers/Timberland boots ie not highly fashionable but a 'basic' everyday item of your wardrobe type item?...

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Scootergirl · 20/12/2006 20:45

That's what the Times article says. OMG, I'm buying "classic items" for my wardrobe. Must be a proper grown-up now And what's this fab site then Pecka??

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saffy202 · 20/12/2006 20:47

I got some from the same site as Pecka - was wearing them today - so warm and cosy I didn't want to take them off

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Scootergirl · 20/12/2006 20:48

My feet are freezing Do Ugg fans have any opinion on Crocs? Similarly unglam but comfy...

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saffy202 · 20/12/2006 20:55

here is where mine came from

saffy202 · 20/12/2006 20:56

doh - doesn't work
www.hartings.co.nz if anyone can link it

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Scootergirl · 20/12/2006 20:58

Brilliant! By the far the cheapest I've seen. Which ones did you get?

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Snowstorm · 20/12/2006 21:01

I really love the thought of warm, cozy feet and imagine that Uggs must be wonderful but I don't have very long (or nicely shaped) legs - my brother got the nice legs in our family - and hate to think how much worse they would probably make me look ... darn it!

saffy202 · 20/12/2006 21:05

I got the short chestnut ones

saffy202 · 20/12/2006 21:07

Delivery was quick also - had seen lots of recommendations from another site which was reassuring.

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