Uggs are definitely practical in terms of warmth and comfort. The faux fur lining keeps your toes toasty throughout the day, whilst giving you the comfort of your bedroom with their slipper-like feel.
However, Uggs are inherently seasonal. Unlike trainers, Uggs are not a purchase you can use all year round: no one wants to be standing in sweaty fur on a hot day. They are also not made for getting wet. The Uggs website recommends that you avoid wearing Uggs in both rain and snow, seriously undermining their status as a winter staple - especially in Newcastle weather.
Should you really have to spend more money to make your £145 pair of shoes wearable?
Some shoe shops and companies provide a solution to this with a waterproof spray treatment that makes your Uggs suitable for wet weather. But should you really have to spend more money to make your £145 pair of shoes wearable?
In fact, is it worth buying Uggs for that cost at all? There are so many similar slipper-style boots on the market. Primark, Deichmann, and New Look are just some of the shops in Newcastle Centre selling convincing Uggs knock-offs. I am an unapologetic fake Uggs - or “fuggs”, as some like to call them - wearer myself. I have owned my Deichmann pair for over a year and still love them.
In the end, it does come down to personal preference. Some people like the iconic branded look more than a cheaper alternative, and are happy to restrict wear to drier days. Although rain is their downfall, Uggs can always be relied on for providing comfort, warmth, ease, and style.
