When buying winter shoes, we want them to be not only fashionable, but also warm, soft and comfortable. These requirements are perfectly met by uggs, which are not in fashion. It’s not surprising, because once you put them on your feet, you can fall in love with them forever.
The name comes from English and literally means “ugly boots.” Indeed, sheepskin boots with flat soles look unsightly and rough. But they have much more advantages. And the main thing is comfortable wear at temperatures from -34 to +24 degrees.
It is believed that warm boots made of sheep fur first appeared in Australia and New Zealand. Initially, a century ago, these were the favorite shoes of local farmers and rural residents.
Gradually they began to be used in other areas, in harsh and damp climates, where it was important to keep feet warm and dry for a long time.
Now these are unisex shoes for any age.
Materials traditionally used for manufacturing
Original boots from the Uggs Australia brand are made from tanned sheepskin, processed on both sides using a special technology, with the fur on the inside and the leather on the outside. There are no artificial inserts or additional layers. Natural wool creates a thermoregulating effect. It keeps feet warm, absorbs moisture, creates natural air circulation, making the boots “breathe” and suitable for wear at any temperature.
Sheepskin is preliminarily subjected to complex processing, including cleaning, tanning, dyeing, and impregnation with natural oils.
After cutting, the pieces of sheepskin are sewn together according to the boot model. The cut is usually quite simple, with shaft heights ranging from ankle to knee.
Solid rubber or synthetic soles are then attached.
Flexible sheep wool insoles with an orthopedic effect are inserted inside, which the manufacturer recommends changing to maintain comfort.
Important! To wear in wet weather, ugg boots should be treated with water-repellent impregnations.
The authentic boots are manufactured in China by the brand's owner, the American company Deckers Inc. To protect the original products, the manufacturer has provided them with reflective stickers. Uggs Australia brand followers most prefer the natural beige color of tanned leather.
However, today they are painted in a variety of colors, including black, gray, blue, pink, crimson, so that sophisticated fashionistas can choose a pair to suit any wardrobe. Fashion dictates finishing with rhinestones, knitted elements, lacing, and embroidery.
What are synthetic ugg boots made of?
Despite the active struggle of the Deckers company for the exclusive right to produce boots under the name Uggs, their analogues are produced by many brands. The shoe market is replete with Chinese counterfeits made from synthetic materials.
Important! The unique feature of regulating heat and wicking away moisture is present only in original shoes made of double-sided sheepskin (double face technology).
Analogues made differently have no thermoregulation effect.
Analogues made from artificial materials are treated with disdain as a fake, although they attract the attention of some consumers with their low price. They are also in demand by those buyers who do not want to wear things made from animal skins.
They are made entirely from faux suede or leather, or from a combination of synthetic and natural materials. These boots do not have any special thermal properties, and your feet may get sweaty in them.
There may be artificial leather on top, and cheap fur inside, for example, rabbit, which has low thermal conductivity, with padding made of padding polyester.
Such boots quickly lose their shape, your feet sweat in them and begin to freeze.
Their main advantage is their cost, which is much lower than that of the original boots.
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