Whether you are a self-conscious fashion addict or a down-to-earth individual, you will never shun something fashion items so called the UGG when it comes to winter footwear. Noted for intriguing bold fashion expression that once considered breaks away from the traditional fashion norms as well as the incredible comfort against the elements, such a centuries old boot for ideal winter wear is now dominating the world of fashion again this year after it makes its appearance two hundred years ago. Then you may probably wonder where they originated and how they came to have such a time-honor glory in the fashion history. Read on for more about its background on UGG boots.

UGG boots are invented within the region of Australia, back during the nineteenth century. Primitive and original, the inchoate UGG boots were actually created by farmers who could access to the best sheepskin, featuring a sleek and soft leather side and densely wool fleece on the other side. These sheepskin boots were characteristic with a wool filler, including a ring of wool around the top to ensure that the wearer' s feet remained warm even in the most inclement weather. Looking bulky and silly, such boot was called UGG, which is a slang for "ugly". Magic, there seems a charistmastic aura around the name "UGG". This name caught on along with the same passion towards the comfort of this boot, and as a result, it is still called in modern time.

The legend of UGG contributes a lot to its dominance in fashion world today, actually. This illustrious history can be traced back to the World War I, during which era UGG boots were also called FUGG, or flying UGG, as they were worn by aviators to keep their feet warm at the high-flying altitudes. So far, the story just began. When these pilots took their favorite boots home, gradually such a beloved footwear made of sheepskin with a cute name has grown its popularity all over the world.

However, it is also believed that it is the worldwide surfing craze in Australia in 1960s makes UGG boots famous around the world. The Australian surfers had a habit of slipping on a pair of sheepskin soles to warm up their feet after a dip into the ocean. When surf enthusiasts across the globe took note and experienced that heavenly comfort from these boots called UGG, soon there was a growing demand for these boots. And till today, these sheepskin boots become a fashion staple among the mod and hip.

In spite of its glory in history, these primitive, big looking boots failed at its debut in the western society. There were even extremists who organized a compaign to ask for these boots banned. Lucky, they also failed and today we can even pamper ourselves in a cozy pair of UGG sheepskin boots. At any rate, UGG is a trademark today. Whether you get the boot produced by the logo owned company or just the high end sheepskin boots of all UGG features, you will surely feel the cold winter to fullest with carefree step. After all, UGG footwear is all about comfort, warm, super style and fashion.