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bowleserised
01/13/09

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What do you mean "they're no good in cold weather"? Tell that to my feet. There's an inch of ice on the ground in Berlin right now, and the faux Uggs (which only come out in this weather) are stopping my toes dropping off. They also provide some grip. It's scary out.

Oh, and I have big feet and hardly anyone make suitable, purty boots in my size, so poo.
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SBJ
01/13/09

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Go on and string me up, but I fucking say with 100% certainty that I loathe the sort of chattel who line up for this sort of thing. Loathe.

ITALIAN LEATHER IS SO MUCH MORE SUITED FOR EVERY CONCEIVABLE PURPOSE THE UGG STRIVES FOR.

Offense meant absolutely, you-know-who (pl.) excluded, but only just.
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sybann
01/12/09

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I have another one of their (Uggs) styles and they're great hiking boots with support, a zipper, an actual heel and nommy nommy fleece.

For Ugg-lovers: I recommend highly the Merrell Yeti - suede, fleece lined with a non-slip sole and arch support. And they're not as expensive.
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ceejeemcbeegee is not here
01/12/09

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Yeah erm... I asked my sis if I could borrow a pair of hers for my trip to DC and she was all "go buy your own!" then she told me all excited "the outles has them on sale for $160!!!". Erm... Wha? The she added, "save your money... They're not even warm.". So... Why look like an abominale snow beast if they aren't even warm!?!?!
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bananaprincess
01/12/09

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By the way although they come from Aussie, your dude patented the name first, and they try to sue the hell out of the origingal makers for using the name. Only buy Aussie ones if you want a real Ugg boot, from Aussie wool. :>
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SharonTaint
01/12/09

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Hideousness, thy name is Ugg.

These should never leave the house, ever. They're perfectly appropriate for padding around your apartment in the dead of winter but in public? How about SHOES?
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pistachioRX
01/12/09

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Is it just me, or does the type who owns Uggs seem to only wear Uggs and incredibly uncomfortable-looking heels? You know, Uggs with their sweatpants and stiletto boots with their jeans. Nothing in between.
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tscheese
01/12/09

@pistachioRX: I know this isn't ALL Ugg wearers, of course, but I've noticed this in some of my peers here in NYC. If they're not in four-inch heels, they're sliding into their Uggs and ROARING about how COMFORTABLE they ARE.

I'm like..."if you wore normal shoes sometimes, you'd see that your Uggs actually aren't all that, but I'm just a dork with congenital foot problems and all I can wear are sturdy gunboats with orthotics anyway, so what the fuck would I know about having to go to the podiatrist?"
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Lin-Z [linguist on duty]
01/12/09

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I say we revive doc martens instead. *dons pair of calf high boots*

take that northwest snow storm! *stomps around*
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Gretchen is a new kitten mom!
01/12/09

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I love Uggs about as much as I love Crocs, which is not-at-all-I'd-rather-die-than-have-them-touch-my-feet intense.

I am, however, considering a real winter boot. We've had 14 inches of show IN THE PAST 3 DAYS here in Lower Crapovia, with 6" and high winds expected for tonight and "significant snow" (whatever the hell that is) for tomorrow night. My commute this morning sucked ass and my dress booties were soaked through before I even had left my driveway.

As much as I hatehatehate the thought of it, if Ugg makes a waterproof, snow-worthy version that would keep my feet dry as well as make them feel like they were cased in a cocoon of cozy fluff, then I'll suck it up and buy a pair.
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southernbelle
01/12/09

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My mom just bought a pair of Uggs. Now I'm not hating on my mom, but this is the same woman who once sported those big puffy Reebok things and wore them well into the late nineties. That should tell you just about everything you need to know about their trendiness.
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funnyface
01/12/09

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Why should I have to feel sorry in the least that Badgley Mischka has to lower prices? The prices were ridiculous in the first place.

I mean, seriously, people are worried about losing their homes, and I have a hard time finding it in my heart to feel bad for rich fashion designers profit margins.
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PixiePerson
01/12/09

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Uggs can stop, but Tevas are effing awesome and must stay forever.
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tscheese
01/12/09

@PixiePerson: I loooove my Teva flip-flops. They look just like Reefs, but last a lot longer and the arch is firmer and better-placed.
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onestrawplz
01/12/09

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I used to hate the Ugg craze, and then I got a pair. The things are so damn warm and comfy that I refuse to speak badly about them. Some people have voiced concerns that they smell...the simple solution to keeping them smell-free and dry is uh...to not wear them in the rain. And wear socks (they tell you not to, but I do it anyway and nobody died, sue me). When it's raining/slushy snow, wear some wellies/golashes. But when it's 15 degrees out with a wind chill of -5 and I need to walk 20 blocks to class? I'm wearing my Uggs and I don't give half a shit what anyone thinks.
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Twilly
01/12/09

@onestrawplz: Unfortunately almost everyone wears them in the snow and rain, they come into my place of employment on the weekends and stink up the joint.
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onestrawplz
01/12/09

@Twilly: Well that is rather foolish of them; wearing them in wet conditions is the best way to destroy them. But I've had mine for over a year and I don't wear them when it's wet out (and with socks), and the things are in almost perfect shape and don't smell one bit.
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Mafalda para Presidente
01/12/09

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Oh, and do you know what's even worse than an Ugg store? Those awful Croc stores. They have pink crocs, green crocs, felted crocs, boot crocs, sandal crocs...I've never seen so much ugly all in one place, not in my entire life.
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Gretchen is a new kitten mom!
01/12/09

@Mafalda para Presidente: And now they have bling for Crocs too. And that is just so wrong.
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BicSharpie
01/12/09

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I understand that Ugg boots are pretty terrible to look at, but is it still cool if I wear jorts and flip-flops with black dress socks?
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