In 1978, Brian Smith, an Australian surfer, traveled to the
United States with two dozen UGG boots from Australia. Now
UGG bootsare sold from California to New York to London and
everywhere in between. UGG also has grown beyond just UGG
boots to include slippers, clogs, shoes, and other fine sheepskin
footwear. UGG even carries a special line just of UGG boots
for kids!
UGG Boots
The history of the Australian sheepskin boot can be traced as far back as the beginning of the 1900's when World War I pilots wore their fleece-line "Fug Boots". In 1933, shearers discovered the comfortable and warm qualities of Merino sheep skin. Mortel's Sheepskin Factory began producing a line of "ugh boots" in 1950, and it wasn't until 1960 when the first Australian surfers decided to start wearing the cozy boots right out of the water to warm their cold feet. The style of the first boot was very basic, nothing more that two pieces of sheepskin formed in the shape of a boot. The sheepskin was joined along the center and back of the boot, and attached to the bottom was a soft sole. The design of this boot was so basic that they didn't even utilize hard soles. In a sense, they were really only a very cozy sock!
UGG boots from
UGG Australia is the world's premier brand of authentic
UGG sheepskin footwear and remains the leader in quality,
innovation and style.
UGG boots are made
using only the highest quality, grade 'A' sheepskins,
evident in the plush fleece and smooth hides.
Weather uppers are made completely
of sheepskin or utilize suede or leather, every UGG boot
and UGG Australia product is fully lined with plush fleece.
UGG boots sheepskin is naturally
thermostatic and therefore will keep bare feet comfy in
temperatures as low as -30 F., to as high as 80 F.
UGG boots are designed to be
worn barefoot to maximize the benefits from the sheepskin.
UGG boots should fit snugly,
but not uncomfortably. Your footwear will give a little
as the fleece footbeds form to each individual foot. Learn
more about UGG sizing.
UGG boot fleece
wicks moister away and allows air to circulate, keeping
feet dry.
Care and Cleaning of your Original UGG Boots
Ensure maximum water repellency and protect against
stains with UGG
Australia Sheepskin Stain
& Water Repellent. To clean UGG footwear, use UGG
Australia Sheepskin Cleaner and Conditioner.
We recommend that all Sheepskin products be sprayed with a Sheepskin Stain & Water Repellent before being worn especially if they are Twin Faced sheepskin (100% sheepskin) or a light color. This will prevent dirt and oil from soaking into the sheepskin or suede and will thus trap dirt on the surface, making the cleaning process easier. Stain and water repellent is very helpful and effective. We sell a variety of quality sheepskin protectors.
How to Clean Suede Uppers:
Dampen entire boot evenly to the seams. Clean the leather with a soft, damp cloth. Apply a minor amount of water and Suede Cleaner to the cloth. Then rub two pieces of the cloth against each other creating lather. Do not pour shampoo directly onto your sheepskin items. Evenly and gently clean the surface with the cloth. Then thoroughly rinse the boot by using a wet, clean cloth. Allow to dry naturally in the house in a well ventilate area. Avoid heat or direct sunlight. We do not recommend putting your sheepskin shoes in the washing machine. We recommend hand washing for best results. Stuff the boot with paper towels to help maintain its original shape while it dries. Once the boot dries, buff the leather lightly with a clean suede brush to restore the nap of the leather fibers.
After cleaning, spray again with Sheepskin Stain & Water Repellent to help protect against any future damage or stains! The spray will put a protective sealer over the upper to keep dirt and grease out. This should enhance the life of the shoe.
How to Clean Twin Faced Sheepskin (100% Sheepskin) Uppers:
Hand wash ONLY, do not machine wash. Dampen the entire boot evenly to the seams with cold water. Apply water and a small amount of Sheepskin Cleaner & Conditioner to a clean, soft cloth or sponge. You can mix sheepskin shampoo with water to create a nice subtle cleaning solution. Do not pour shampoo directly onto your sheepskin items. Be sure to gently clean the entire boot evenly to prevent discoloration in the Sheepskin. Rub gently on the sheepskin upper as some pieces tend to be delicate. Do not use a wire or coarse brush on sheepskin uppers because they can sometimes scar the sheepskin. Rinse using a clean, wet cloth. Be sure to remove all of the Cleaner. You can maintain the shape of your boots by stuffing them with paper towels. Allow your boots to dry naturally and slowly avoiding any direct sunlight or heat at all times.
After cleaning, spray with Sheepskin Stain & Water Repellent to help protect against any future damage or stains!
Original UGG Australia Comfort System
We
carry every UGG brand product under the sun here at SheepskinShoes.com.
We specialize in sheepskin footwear and carry everythig from UGG Australia, including boots, slippers, clogs, and shoes. All UGG models will be avaliable at SheepskinShoes.com. We hope you find what sheepskin shoe you're looking
for at SheepskinShoes.com,
"Where You Can Surf For Any Style.
Note:
The rubber Ultra Sole will not freeze in snow conditions, but
the EVA soles used on the Classics can be resoled.
