I have a confession to make that may cause me to be excommunicated from the fashionista club.
I want a pair of Ugg boots.
Yes, they’re horrible. Yes, they’re one, very tiny, step above the dreaded Crocs. Yes, they’re little more than overpriced moon boots. But they’re warm, comfortable and don’t rub the emerging bunion on my right foot. Apparently Pamela Anderson, the consummate connoisseur of furry shoes and tattooed men, and I have something in common after all.
Why I Love My Ugg Boots
Now, I thought a pair of “inspired” Uggs at Old Navy would satisfy this strange shopping need. But unfortunately, the “inspired” version weren’t as “fluffy” as the real thing. I turned to eBay to see if I could fine a pair of “real” Uggs in my size for less than $100. At their height, I bought a pair off of eBay for $25 (they were used- and my friends couldn’t believe I wore a pair of used shoes- but secretly wish they had a pair too). The only colors available in the Amazon woman-size 11 were pink and a very scary shade of periwinkle blue.
Lucky for me, I spotted several pairs of Uggs at the DSW near the Garden State Mall that were about 30% off the retail price. Using my DSW coupons and my earned certificates, I’ll be able to get a pair for well under $100. I’m so there on Saturday.
So, am I crazy to want a pair of Uggs? I’d like to think that Uggs are so far out that they’re back in. Is this just wishful thinking? Do you think I could get away with wearing to NYC fashion week in February?
Yea or Nay: Ugg Boots
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Hey I got mine at the same DSW as you for a great price (love those coupons!)in late summer.
I think they’ve gotten beyond the trend phase being that they’ve been around for half a decade. It all goes back to the “form follows function” rule – they are comfy, why no? Flip flops started as a “trend” too and finally caught on – now they are a staple….I don’t see Uggs going away anytime too soon…what else are we going to wear? sneakers? heels? riding boots? nuh uh!
I LOVE UGGS!! i think they are the greatest boots ever made. they are extremely comfortable and should be worn for years to come
I hate to admit this, but I just broke down a bought a pair yesterday. Today I went online to all my favorite fashion blogs, hoping at least one credible fashionista would share my love for them—thank god I’m not alone! Did you ever end up buying them?
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