Uggs or Ugh. The ugliest trend that ever existed.

Yes, I'd rather wear neon pink leggings that go mid-calf with slouchy socks, than these gruesome looking boots or shoes, or half boots, or there really isn't any word to explain what they are.

I know I'm going to get lots of hate mail about this.  But I just can't hold in any longer.  I really think they are ugly.  And FYI, apparently millions of other people do as well.

Even the name insinuates how Uggly they are. They say it's an urban legend, but I really think there is a connection... Uggs and ugly are not that far off phonetically.  

Ok, lets set my opinion aside and just understand the thinking that's involved with selecting these things off the shelf.  Why would you pick the biggest, pale-colored (even the black is pale), sickly-looking shoe that has no form whatsoever.  Why would a girl want her foot to look 10X it's actual size.  Not only does every woman look like they are wearing a size 14+ in shoes, but as if their feet have been retaining water since birth. 

On a more serious note.  Traditionally, the term "ugg boot" referred to a style of Australian boot made with sheepskin.  During World War I, pilots wore a fleece-lined "FUG" (flying ugg) boot, and a type of ugg boot was also worn in Australia as early as the 1930s by farmers wanting to keep their feet warm. In the 1960s Australian surfers would put on ugg boots to warm their feet after coming in from riding the waves, and people in Australia would often wear ugg boots around the house during the mild winters.

So unless you were in World War I, an Australian farmer, or surfer with really cold feet, your experience with Uggs should be very minimal.

They look sloppy and the moment you get even the slightest stain on them they look 100x worst. Look there's no hard feelings.  I have nothing against the people that wear, just the shoe/boot/thing. All I ask is that the next time you go into your closet, you think about exactly what you're doing to your feet and the next time go shopping...just spend the money on something else, that's all.

HOWEVER...

I was compelled to gather a few rights you automatically give up by wearing Uggs:

You loose your right to describe anyone using Cankles.

You are not allowed to complain about retaining water. 

You are not allowed to buy skirts....of any length.

You are not allowed to dance, unless you are a farmer in Australia.

You are not allowed to walk in the rain.

You are not allowed to tell anyone THAT THEIR FEET STINK.

And finally, (this one is obvious) you have completely lost your right to call anyone a bum, sloppy, or tell them that what they are wearing isn't stylish--EVER.

Here are some images that explain my points:

Unfortunately, this un-trend is an international epidemic or pandemic rather.  My friend Milagros recently went to Cancun with her husband Nelson. They were kind enough to supply me with this picture of a girl wearing Uggs in Coco Bongo in piping hot weather...COME ON not only are they BLACK but FURRY.

No, not even you Kylie.  Not even she can make them look sexy.

I can't type while looking at this...

Don't ever do this on the red carpet.

 

Doesn't matter what color...

Age...

Or which celebrity wears them...

they look gruesome.  See what I mean...you can't tell if this is a guy, a girl, or a monkey.

I know...a bit harsh, but it's funny.  courtesy of the "I Hate Uggs Group" on MySpace.

Hey, Uggs had it coming to them.

 

Remember no hard feelings.  And frankly I can't apologize...there's no way around this one.

You are STILL fabulous.

Lela

xx