Today they are almost as common as pigeons; Walking through Leeds city center on this cold winter day, I must have counted at least 30 pairs of Ugg boots with the feet of women (and 1 man) of all ages, in many different styles and shades. In the colder months, the infamous sheep wool lined boot looks like it could be one of the greatest inventions ever, if its popularity is anything to go by.

Now, in fact, I am throwing this statement as a question, as I am one of the seemingly small minority of women who have never had a pair of Uggs. That’s right, and until today I hadn’t even tried a pair. But by being involved in selling shoes online and seeing firsthand how many pairs fly off the shelves each month (and with England experiencing its coldest bump since 1981 apparently), I’ve recently come to wonder exactly why I still haven’t gotten around to it. I uploaded. the Ugg wagon, and what have I been missing?

The style of Ugg boots originated in Australia or New Zealand (there is a debate as to exactly which country) and they have been depicted on the feet of pilots as early as the First World War. Since then, they have also been used by sheep shearers in Australia. and to keep the feet of surfers and swimmers warm when out of the water, in several countries. Sheepskin’s insulating properties are what allow boots to keep feet warm against the elements; the hairy fibers of their linings keep feet at body temperature by allowing air to circulate through the feet. So obviously there’s smart science to this shoe, and I think there may be a more attractive alternative to the 3 pairs of socks I’m wearing under my wellies this week …

So I headed into town and didn’t have to walk far until I found a store displaying Uggs in its window. Inside I approached the stall where there were a multitude of boots of different designs; however, all instantly recognizable as Uggs, with the brand tag on the back of the heel. I chose a few styles, fumbled with the different materials and closures and considered that if I went for the classic style, would I choose a low or a high one? Black, tan or brown? So many decisions to make! But the best part was when I tried on a pair of boots, and for the first time I felt how Merino Sheeps wool felt barefoot. How could I have denied my tootsies this dreamy feeling until now? – I felt as if 10 bunnies had come and sat around each foot, giving me their warmth and tickling my toes with their soft fur!

And that was it, I think I have finally given in to the love of Uggs and am considering buying a pair online this week. I must admit I was a bit flinched at the price – around £ 200 for the Classic Tall style, I’m going to do my research on similar brands that have followed suit with wool lined winter boots first. But that moment my feet shared with a couple of today’s Uggs may not be easy to match, and you may have already bought the brand, unable to fight anymore …