Ugg Boots Take the Fashion World by Storm Still

Originally, in Australia and New Zealand this comfortable and warm shoes was being worn by social groups like Bogans, westies and Bevans in public. However, most other Australians would only wear them round the house or at the most just on a visit to the local shop. The boots definitely became trendy during the 1960's with surfers and competitive swimmers as they kept them warm whilst out of the water.

It is believed that many popular Australian actors/actresses have likely being wearing Ugg boots in private for a long time, it was only when Pamela Anderson started wearing a pair she had purchased in Australia to help keep her legs warm in between sessions in filming the popular television show Baywatch, that it is thought folk in the United States started to get excited about these boots.

Ugg Classic Cardy Boots feature the popular UGG Australia Classic Crochet and wearing these is like wearing a cozy cardigan on your feet. Made from wool-blend knit uppers and lowers, this style features 3 big buttons that allow you to wear the uppers buttoned up to the top, partly buttoned, slouched or completely cuffed down. Great traction with these lightweight soles.

Since 2003 the boot has become very trendy in America thanks to the promoting of the product by an American Company called Ugg Australia (a section of the Deckers outdoor firm). The Ugg Australia Brand was made by Brian Smith who commenced importing to the States in the late 1970's. He then sold the company to Deckers outside in 1995. Actresses such as Kate Hudson ( pictured wearing them on a poster for Raising Helen in 2004 ) and Sienna Miller seem to have increased their popularity. This style of shoes has now become a major product in most major shops and shoes stores across the globe. Actually some of the more popular brands available are the Emu, Koolaburra, UGG and Warmbat.

UGG Australia Style 1873. Modern side button tall boot. Smooth leather outer. Fully lined with genuine sheepskin. Wicks away moisture and helps keep feet dry. Top folds down to mid calf length. Wooden logo buttons with elastic closure. Non-slip rubber sole. Signature logo on back. Approximate boot shaft height: 7". Limit 5 pairs of this style per household. Boots feature materials that are not waterproof.

UGG Australia Women's Bailey Button Triplet Boots Footwear (9 Chestnut)

Though these boots are available worldwide typically in sizes that fit both ladies and men, and the styles available are almost identical it appears more ladies than men are currently wearing them, particularly in the US. Because of this colors like lavender, pink and pastels have been introduced which specifically target the female market.

However, there were a number of issues that have arisen over the trademark of the Ugg Boot and for some considerable time the trademark 'ugh-boot' was owned by the Deckers out of doors enterprise in Australia and because of their also holding additional international trademarks in relation to the product they were able to limit the term's use in Australia and because of this they were able to successful sue other Ugg Importers ( Koolaburra most notably) for using the term.

The Deckers versions of Ugg Australia, Emu, Old pal and Aussie Dogs are now made in China (some models are sill being made in New Zealand). However, those produced by Koolaburra and exported to the States are still made in Australia.

Thanks to the US trademark laws you will find that many Australian and US manufacturers who produce this style of footwear are now marketing them as 'Sheepskin Boots' instead of 'Ugg Boots'.