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UGGs!
Posted by: katesun | November 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment
I came across Betty Tam’s blog post about UGG boots, and it inspired me to share my own story with these boots. My opinion on Uggs has changed considerably over the years, but I would now say that they have certainly been a life-saver for me these past winters.
I used to be against Uggs. When they first came into popularity in North America, most ladies sported Uggs for aesthetics, and not for
functionality. You would see silly girls wear them in the summer with shorts and skirts, because they thought the ensemble looked good. I did not approve of paying ridiculous amounts on boots, just to be categorized as one of these girls who merely wore them because they wanted to be “stylish.” The fact of the matter is, Uggs are not stylish. They are quite unattractive, and yet so many young girls would spend hundreds on Uggs without hesitation to “get the look”. Marketers of these boots clearly knew what they were doing.
Last winter I realized my need for footwear that would keep me warm, so I finally gave in and purchased a pair of these ugly boots. Slowly but surely, I fell in love. I now wear my Uggs nearly everyday, whenever I get the chance. The sole reason being how comfortable and warm they keep my feet. When I must go to school on a dreadful cold morning, the thing I care about the most is comfort. That’s where my Uggs serve their purpose.
The Ugg trend is coming to end. However they will continue to be a staple item for me, and others who truly value their functionality.