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In the first and second films of the Twilight Saga, actress Kristen Stewart wore UGG®Adirondack II boots in Otter.

Her character Bella Swan likes to flip up the cuffs, leave them barely laced and tuck her slim jeans into them as she shuffles around the beaches and forests of majestic Forks. This year the Adirondack II is available in several stunning color combinations including Black  Grey, Otter, Obsidian, and Blackberry Wine. Also available from UGG®Australia is the Adirondack Tall (my personal favorite, that I just had to have) for those of you who like to go one step above and beyond. Any boot from the Cold Weather Collection will take care of you if it’s winter or like Bella, live on Washington’s Olympic peninsula. The first half of the final installment of the saga, Breaking Dawn, opens all over the country this week. (*Spoiler*) Bella and Edward will get to enjoy the boot optional weather of a South American honeymoon, but when they return what kind of UGG® boot will suit the more experienced Bella Cullen?

Post your thoughts here.

In Episode 33 of the HBO hit series “True Blood”, Pam, a sarcastic vampire and bar bouncer, wore Classic Short Magenta or Raspberry Rose Ugg boots with a matching jogging suit (above). Only genuine Ugg Australia boots come in those electric seasonal colors.  For fans of the show this may seem like a stylistic break for the preppy heel wearing vamp lieutenant, but for those who have read the Charlaine Harris novels, on which the show is based, it is not.  The Pam of the novels is often seen in matching pastel leisure wear, and though never specifically described as wearing sheep’s fleece she has been caught in penny loafers complete with shiny pennies.  The HBO vision of Pam is often seen in pink. What started out as a visual joke is escalating into a character trait.  Even Pam herself admits aloud, “Maybe I wear too much pink.” Ugg boots are a perfect alternative to Pam’s work wardrobe of scary extreme footwear and after being tortured by another character with silver chains a pair of classic Ugg boots in a bright color might we just the welcome refuge a scrubbed and recovering Pam would crave . . .other then blood.  Tune in this Sunday at 9pm for the True Blood’s Season 4 premier episode, “She’s Not There” on HBO.

Simple and perfect as the original UGG Australia design is, evinced by droves of fans and hoards of imitators, there are options for the UGG buyer. Everyone recognizes the classic outline of the aptly named Classic Collection, but the UGG Ultra Collection may not register on your fashion radar yet.  Both collections are available in Men’s boots and Womens.

See UGG Men’s Ultra and Classic Boots . . .

Classic Short Chestnut (left) vs. Ultra Short Chestnut (Right)

Each collection has its own pluses, but any UGG shopper will be happier with their purchase if they have first compared the two with what they want from their fleece footwear. The UGG Classic features twin-face sheep skin in a rainbow of seasonal colors and patterns. The UGG Ultra Collection features a more tapered reinforced toe and a thicker robustly tread-ed sole that provides more stable traction then a Classic. The clearance of the taller sole saves the Ultra boot from much of the discoloration casual water damage causes to a Classic. When combined with the UGG water repellent a boot from the Ultra Collection should look better longer for the serious fleece lover.

While the fleece lining of a Classic boot will mold to the contours of your foot, the lasting arch support of the UGG Ultra is more substantial. Not only is the insole of an UGG Ultra padded with additional molded foam for arch support; it is replaceable! That means the brand new fleecy comfort of your UGG investment can be renewed countless times with a new insole.

Bird's eye view of Classic Short (left) and Ultra Short (right)

Finally, on the question of origin and social justice the UGG Ultra Collection is made in New Zealand, not China or anywhere else. While it may not be as Australian as the fleece itself the UGG Ultra boot IS made down under. For some it may be worth the added cost to support local (more local) industry and keep the flavor of the UGG brand alive.

In Review :  The UGG Classic is . . .

• Available in fun seasonal colors and patterns

• Affordable

While the  UGG Ultra is . . .

• Reinforced at the toe
• Taller in the sole with serious treads
• Renewable with a replaceable insole that has arch support
• Made in New Zealand

If you are a fashion play girl and like to have options or change your colors with the seasons then the Classic may be the best choice this season, but if you want to have one pair of UGGs that lasts you for ages and serves you well in all kinds of situations you may want to invest in a pair of UGG Ultra boots.

Which do you prefer?

Parking Lot Safety-Mom, Amy, dresses for the cold in simply the most fabulous boots she’s ever worn — comfortable, warm, and light as a feather. She wears the Women’s UGG Classic Tall and says she can wear them all day and walk miles in them without ever getting boot fatigue! This is high praise from a go-getter mom.

Women's UGG Classic Tall in the new shade of Dusty Wysteria

For Elementary School morning drop-off duty, she pairs them with neon orange gloves – smart on foggy mornings – and a jazzy scarf wrapped around her neck several times. Because this is grade school and the kids all dress in bright, fun colors, Amy sports a darling knitted hat of soft brown, with bright orange and pink flowers, and flounces the tassels that blow around in the breeze.

You don’t have to be a sassy mom who knows how to wake up and be perky first thing in the morning to wear these boots. The greatest thing about the Classic Tall is that it can and has been worn by every possible type of person, from the surfer dudes who got the trend started, to moms, to college girls in short skirts who cause a ruckus as they stroll past guys throwing footballs on the green. This is the ultimate boot to get you noticed.

OK, it is now June 1st, 3 months after having initially written the original article UGG Boots Online Shopping Guide and there has been significant improvement. For a few months there things were really looking bad as many suspect websites had begun creeping into the organic results after having their ads taken down by Google. Surely they were unleashing Google-Bombs of unprecedented size to so quickly achieve ranking on the first page, but I didn’t see Google notice. For a little while there were hardly ANY authorized UGG Australia retailers showing up on the first page for searches relating to UGG. Things have changed a little now…

Now if you perform a search for UGG, UGG, or ,UGG boots in Google you will notice there are less suspect sites and more authorized retailers. Why you ask? Let’s scroll down…

“In response to a complaint we received under the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act, we have removed 2 result(s) from this page. If you wish, you may read the DMCA complaint that caused the removal(s) at ChillingEffects.org.”

Those are the words you will find, sometimes multiple times, at the bottom of your search results. What does it mean? It means that UGG Australia has filed a complaint with Goolge based on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The exact details of the claim are not public at this time, but if I had to guess I would say that it’s pretty well known that UGG Australia owns the copyright on the name “UGG” in the United States and they have probably sent some kind of cease and desist order against these sites using the name “UGG” in their domain name, or possibly other copyrighted material, to Goolge. Google then, as is their policy since internet copyright law is still being written, removed these sites from it’s search listing so as not to be held accountable legally in any action against them.

I know, I know, It’s a bunch of techno-legal blabbity-blah, but the end result is, many of the sites you should be worried about are now not to be found on Google. It’s a win for UGG fans everywhere. That said, this fight is a long way from over. There are still a few lingering sites to be wary of that DO show up in Google, and Google has just confirmed that they will no longer be responding to trademark usage in Ads. As a result we see new “bad sites” popping up in the Google ads as we speak. So, we won the battle, but don’t drop your guard! The enemy is still out there and they won’t give up easy. Keep your eyes peeled for the signs of a suspicious site. If you don’t know what they are read over the original article. It’s still relevant and the tips are still right-on!

Or, just buy all your UGG footwear right here on FleeceFootwear.com, your safe, secure, authorized online retailer of official UGG Australia footwear!

Ah yes, the classic argument… Are UGG boots fashionable and comfortable or unfeminine and ugly? While very few people would argue that the Classic UGG boot is a piece of artful, beautiful footwear, most that have had an UGG on their foot would agree that they are comfortable. The debate seems to stem more from the fact that as with any other popular thing, some people just prefer to go against the flow. This seems to be especially true when the “flow” is a lot of tanned, blond, beach babes. That said, regardless of how much you may or may not like UGG or the people that wear UGG, this is a trend that does not seem to be going away any time soon. This is becoming more and more obvious in the fashion meccas of the world and the clientele that UGG has been attracting in the last few years. While a lot of the reason that some people wear UGG (the trendiness and brand name), there are a lot of others that wear them simply for comfort and maybe a little for the look as well. There really are a lot of reasons to love UGG and I suppose just as many not to as well. Personally I am of the mind that UGG boots are cute (even if in a “so ugly it’s cute” kind of way) and I proudly wear mine frequently. What do you think? Are you pro or con UGG? What do you think of the classic Cali mini skirt and Classic Tall? Make a comment and we can debate it right here in the comments!

Read our article: UGG Boots From Fad to Fashion

Fall 2008 has come and gone and we are well on our way to the warm summer months. In the shoe business this means that we’re already looking at Fall/Winter 2009. So, I thought we could take a look again at the new styles that were offered in 2008 in anticipation of what is to come from UGG Australia this Fall.

We had originally touted the Belfair as the go to boot for rainy climates, people did not respond as we thought they might. In my humble opinion, I think they are cute but I do have a notoriously funky taste in footwear. Same goes for the Goldeneye, Magpie, and Duclair. Anyone out there own any of these or have thoughts on why this style may not have been as popular?

Next on our list is the Elijo. This style definitely made it into many a footwear collection in the colder months, some folks are probably still wearing them. That smooth leather foot bed is very appealing to those in warmer climates as are the other members of the Surf Collection such as the Kohala, Cove, Swell, Swell Tall, and Kona.

The Metropolitan Collection did well as always, people love that classic look with a little extra detailing! Unfortunately the same cannot be said for the Nolita. We are just not feeling the love for these extra spendy and coutourish boots. I think that UGG fans just love the simplicity of the Classic and don’t really want to add stacked leather heels to that equation. I think that these boots are beautiful but my feet scream at the height of that heel! The Soho Collection was also not as popular as we may have liked it to be. I think that the same goes for these, people are just more interested in the Classic UGG look.

As is par for UGG in the Fall and Winter, slippers are a big hit! Men and women alike LOVE their UGG slippers and this year has been no exception save perhaps the Coquette in Camo. Why wouldn’t you be into something a little more fun if you’re not leaving the house in them anyway? UGG fans are busted on this one, you folks are totally wearing your slippers out of the house! I’ll admit, it’s difficult to take your comfy toes out of your slippers at the door and I’m guilty of wearing my slippers to the grocery store too. It’s just too comfy! Even my rugged outdoorsman of a dad has been caught out and about in his Tasmans, he even has one pair “for town” and one for wearing around the house!

Speaking of mens UGG, men made their voices clear this season and bought up some of our more masculine looking boots and slippers for their shoe wardrobe. The Surf Collection has been great for the guy that doesn’t want shearling between his toes all day and the Chesterfield is a great look for the guy that wants something a little more rugged. Maybe I should get my dad a pair?

Last but definitely not least on our list of UGG footwear for Fall/Winter 08/09 is of course the Classic Collection. The people have been heard again and again, you LOVE your Classics, especially in Chestnut and Chocolate! The same goes for any variation including the Baroque, these were snatched up quickly! As we look forward to another season of boot weather coming up, one thing is certain- the Classic Ugg is a boot that has a loyal fanbase and for good reason! We all love warm and comfy feet! Anyone out there have comments? Please feel free to give us your opinion on what you thought of the UGG collection for last winter. What are you looking forward to for Fall/Winter 09/10?

Read our article: New UGG Styles 2008

For April Fool’s Day this year, I decided to research famous pranks.  My favorite prank I came across was from 1996 when Taco Bell announced that they bought the Liberty Bell and were going to rename it the “Taco Liberty Bell.”  People were aghast to say the least, arguing that the prank itself desecrated the dignity of a national symbol.  Instead of apologizing, Taco Bell responded that some people shouldn’t get their panties in a wad over a joke, and the fast food perpetrator subsequently donated $50,000 for the upkeep of the monument.  What does this have to do with Oprah and UGG?  Nothing.  But it does bring me to my second favorite prank…

I once stumbled across an article claiming that Oprah recently patented the letter ‘O.’  It went on to say that any published material which had any words containing the letter ‘o’ had to pay Oprah royalties for each time the letter was used.

Like the Taco Liberty Bell spoof, this prank is funny because it’s almost believable.  For the past few years, the “O” factor has taken on mythic proportions: Oprah Winfrey wields nothing short of Midas’ touch; anything she touches, mentions, glances at…heck, anything Oprah burps on turns to gold. Obscure authors skyrocket to the bestseller list via her book club. Oprah shuffles through a marathon, creeping along like molasses, and suddenly the athletic world is confronted with the largest women’s running boom in history. And, of course, Oprah mentions UGG as one of her “favorite things” and ABRA CADABRA CALAMAZOO, everyone and their little sisters are wearing the baked-potato look-alike boots.

Naturally, the whole everything-I-touch-turns-to-gold thing did not bode too well for Midas since he could no longer eat, and he accidentally turned his daughter into a statue. I sometimes wonder how Oprah is coping with her magic touch. She can’t really have intimate pleasures…if she likes something then so does the whole world, and we all know too well that the loneliest place is smack in the middle of everything. But enough sympathy for Oprah. I’m sure she can afford the best therapist and life coach that the world has to offer. The real question is: did Oprah make UGG too trendy?

And the answer is a resounding: NO! And you can quote that straight from the UGGadillo’s mouth. The thing about trends is that trends burn brightly then slowly fade away. Slap bracelets, trolls, New Kids on the Block, perms—I’ve fallen victim to the worst of popular trends.

The difference between a trend and a good product is that when a trend is no longer this season’s hot ticket, people hide it in the back of their closets because it was never useful in the first place. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who crashed a bicycle when their bellbottoms got caught in the chain.

But my UGG boots are a far cry from a useless fashion accessory. They’re luxuriously soft. They provide a pampering warmth in the winter. In the summer the sheepskin wicks away moisture, keeping me cool and dry after a day at the beach. They go with everything.

UGG boots are the new blue jeans. A timeless, functional and necessary staple in everyone’s wardrobe. So don’t wear those UGG boots because Oprah said so, wear them because you say so.

Read our article: The Oprah’s Favorite UGG

I’ve heard over and over how you can wear your UGG® boots in warm temperatures (up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit) and they will keep your feet cool. Personally, the thought of donning my clunky, chunky, UGG® boots in warm summery weather is not appealing. In my opinion, warm spring and summer months means it is time to minimize coverage; not saying that I belong to a nudist colony or run around barefoot, but that my footwear and clothing become scarcer. I love to sport my bare toes in a strappy pair of sandals yet miss the fluffy comfort of my UGG® boots. What could I possibly wear to get the best of both worlds?

The article ‘UGG® Makes Sandals’ highlights the answer to this perilous predicament. This piece of writing does a great job of showcasing the reasoning behind UGG®’s fantastic line of summer footwear. Not only does it explain the theory behind the sandals, but also does a fabulous job of exploiting the feeling you get when you wear genuine UGG® sandals; how simply wearing these sandals can allow your mind to travel to exotic destinations and make you feel so very good! All of these styles have the essence of UGG®’s signature sheepskin feel without the bulkiness of clunky boots. In my personal experience, these styles run just a tad narrow, so size up if you have a wider foot. Welcome summer with light airy UGG® sandals!

Read our article: UGG Makes Sandals?

UGG Australia slipper’s are definitely appropriate to wear all year round. You will probably find yourself wearing them all day long hanging around the house since most styles can be worn indoors and outdoors. A great indoor/outdoor style is the Tasman or the Coquette since it has a thick rubber sole that can withstand the outdoors.

Once you put these slippers on in the morning you will find it hard to take them off and put on your work shoes since they are so comfortable and cozy! However, you will have something to look forward too when your feet begin to hurt from a long hard day at work.

One thing for sure is that you will be totally satisfied with any UGG slipper you purchase.

Read our article: UGG – Slippers For All Seasons