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In Australian culture, there are several variations on
term ranging from uggs, uggies, etc. through to ugz and uglys. Just why they were called uggs has remained a bit of a mystery. There are two main schools of thought;
1) ugg was derived from term ugly because original boots were little more than two pieces of sheepskin stitched together with a soft sole and weren’t exactly pretty, or
2) ugg is derived from term “ugh” meaning a groan of shock or horror. Either way, these definitions show just why general public either love ugg boots or hate them. Fashion aside, most people who purchase ugg boots end up being addicted to them forever because they perform one most important and basic function mankind needs and that is to keep warm.
Based on history, we can say real ugg boots come from Australia, are Australian made by different manufacturers and from genuine sheepskin. Next time you wish to purchase genuine uggs then you need to confirm they are in fact made in Australia. Importantly, don’t let tags or business names fool you. Just ask where they are made or read fine print. Often “Made in China”, “Made in Macau” or “Made in somewhere other than Australia” tag is hard to find! I wonder why?
Copyright © 2005 Michelle Jansen Website: Aussie Things (http://www.aussiethings.com.au)
Michelle Jansen has been involved in selling sheepskin ugg boots in Australia for nearly 30 years and currently runs Aussie Things (http://www.aussiethings.com.au). As a member of the Australian Sheepskin Association, and involved in the Save Our Aussie Icon (http://www.saveouraussieicon.com) campaign, she is well aware of the true history behind the humble Australian ugg, ug or ugh boot.
