Uggs

[Seashell]

Don't remember what got me looking at / thinking about them recently. So yesterday I tried on and bought a pair of short classic boots. Aaaaah. Comfort. :) I'd looked around on the web -- most everything said get a size smaller than your normal though some said your usual size. I wear a whole size, so I bought a whole size smaller. Seems good so far. Still just "trying" them on the carpet at home. I'm guessing if you have a wide foot (I don't), might still need your usual size.

Heard and read (and seen in movies) that they're comfortable in any weather -- even warm(er) weather? I don't know about hot weather, but yeah, maybe in weather that's not cold or even chilly?

Zappos web site says, "Please be advised, boots are not made for snow and ice or heavy walking." I'm particularly concerned about "not made for snow"? Huh? Not made for ice because soles don't have good traction on ice? Not going to exercise walk in them, but don't walk to much in them? What?

What about care? Info card in the box with the boots says, "Hand wash only - do not put in the washing machine. Wet entire boot / shoe with cold water. . . . Rinse clean in cold water." :confused: Has anyone done that?

Uggs experience?

[Mykhal Jaems]

I have a pair of knee high Uggs. I've had them for almost 15 years. I bought them b/c we live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with extreme cold and lots of snow. I do know that they are good for extreme cold, and lots of snow. I always were them bare foot, b/c otherwise my feet sweat too much. They are not good for wet slush, more than once got my feet completely wet and freezing. I used some sort of leather oil on mine right after I got them, and while they aren't as soft and supple as they were before, they are more water proof and I've never had a problem with having to wash them. I do know when they got wet from sloppy snow that I just let them dry out and they were fine. I love my Uggs. I was horrified when I bought them, they were $250+ and I remember thinking I have to wear them the rest of my life and better not have to buy a new pair. They are more than worth whatever you pay for them and unless the dogs get a hold of them and gnaw them to pieces, I won't have to buy a new pair anytime soon.

[Seashell]

Thanks for the info. :) So during the winter I will wear them in lighter fluffy snow, but not heavy slushy stuff.

I've got the two Uggs care products. This morning I sprayed them with Sheepskin Water & Stain Repellent. I've got the Sheepskin Cleaner & Conditioner for when they do need cleaning. I guess if yours got slush soaked but were fine when they dried out, then rinsing in cold water as part of cleaning process as Uggs web site advises is what to do. (That seems strange.)

[Mykhal Jaems]

Yup, who would have thought that it would be okay for them to get wet.

[MickeyLou]

I live in Northern Michigan and wear mine all winter and they are great. I will admit they are not meant for ice trekking, for they have little tread. You do need to cautious with truly sloppy snow and give them time to dry out, I just place mine on our boot dryer overnight and they are good to go the next morning..

[cegan]

Thanks for the info. :) So during the winter I will wear them in lighter fluffy snow, but not heavy slushy stuff.

I've got the two Uggs care products. This morning I sprayed them with Sheepskin Water & Stain Repellent. I've got the Sheepskin Cleaner & Conditioner for when they do need cleaning. I guess if yours got slush soaked but were fine when they dried out, then rinsing in cold water as part of cleaning process as Uggs web site advises is what to do. (That seems strange.)

Thanks for the info. I bought a pair for my daughter for Christmas, so I will definitely be treating them before I let her wear them outside. We live on Vancouver Island, so not a lot of snow here, should be good for school then.

Thanks!

[Mrs. Nice]

Uggs are Ugggly!