UGG Boots?

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<p>Son in Boston called yesterday all excited about the snowstorm and how pretty the snow was. Apparently he was out with all the other freshmen from warm states reveling in the novelty of it. (Wonder how long that will last?) Anyway, he is pretty well outfitted for the cold weather now, except for boots. So… is anyone up on UGG boots? He likes things that are cozy/soft, so I thought the fleece lining would appeal to him. Worth the price? Is another brand or type better/cheaper?Too hot to keep on indoors? (He has a fairly long walk from the dorm until he gets into the first building, but then he’s potentially inside for the rest of the day since the buildings are connected. )</p>

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<p>Texas137~</p>

<p>My kids bought me a set of lavendar UGG boots for my birthday last year. I <em>LOVE</em> them! They are SO soft and comfortable and luxurious…and warm too! If he’s going to be wearing them in snow, treat them with a water-resistant spray. They can be expensive, but I actually found a GREAT sale on them at sportsmansguide.com, and I got my older two daughters sets for only about $62.00 each! Ebay also has tons of them for sale, so there really are alternatives to paying high department store prices for them. Last year, they were pricey on ebay, but this year, there appears to be more of a glut. </p>

<p>They are not too hot to keep on indoors either…something about the sheepskin keeping you warm in the cold AND cooler in the heat? (They are supposed to be worn over bare feet.)</p>

<p>I can’t comment on other types of boots, but I certainly LOVE my UGGS!</p>

<p>~berurah</p>

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<p>Thanks, Berurah. I’ll check out sportsmansguide. Bare feet as in no socks? We’re talking boy here. Don’t they get smelly after awhile? Or do you just mean they aren’t worn over shoes?</p>

<p>Also, anyone know what the term “pac boots” means? I’m seeing that on some websites I’m checking.</p>

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<p>Texas~</p>

<p>From what I’ve read, they’re supposed to be worn with NO socks…but I always wear socks with them…to me, they’re too expensive to risk them getting sweaty (my kids bought them at full price at a department store <em>sigh</em>), and I’d especially recommend that a college BOY wear socks with them! <em>lol</em> But, I think the point is that sheepskin somehow doesn’t collect moisture and your feet stay dry…</p>

<p>The last time I looked, sportsmansguide had the low prices on just a limited selection. I bought baby blue for my oldest D and pink for my middle daughter. I’m not sure what they have in men’s. ~b.</p>

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<p>Agreed that Uggs are warm, comfy, and stylish, but they’ll get trashed pretty quickly walking around campus in slush. Fresh snow doesn’t stay powdery for long. Salt and sand also are used on icy surfaces–another hazard for Ugg suede. You might want to make sure your son would wear them. Uggs have become more of a female fashion thing. My 17-yr-old son wouldn’t be caught dead in them. He’s more the rugged Timberland boots type of guy.</p>

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<p>As far as I know guys dont wear UGG’s.
And they really arent made for snow/slush contact,even with the water repellant treatment they’ll get that wet/dry line on them before too long.</p>

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<p>Uggs are definitely teen girl apparel, and some moms…Get the boy something from L.L. Bean.</p>

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<p>guys don’t wear Uggs? He’s pretty sensitive to gender stuff. And I hadn’t thought through the slush issue. Hmmm… I’d better go look at some other brands. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Dudes boots:</p>

<p>Timberland</p>

<p>Rockport</p>

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<p>I love my Uggs and I, like Berurah, always wear mine with socks. They are the most comfy boots I’ve ever had and as long as it isn’t slushy, they’re fine in snow. When I saw this thread, I checked the Ugg website and sure enough, they do make Uggs for boys but I have to admit that I’ve never seen a boy wearing them. I don’t see anything wrong with boys wearing them, in fact, I always love individuals who like to be unique and go ‘against the grain’. :wink: I’d check with him first, though.</p>

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<p>got him timberland, but he only wears his sneakers.</p>

<p>should have listened to marite and other North Pole parents.</p>

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<p>Go to Landsend. com or LLBean.com. There are plenty of waterproof shoes and boots there. </p>

<p>It snowed yesterday buit it is really slushy today. It’s even worse than snow as far as getting your shoes and feet wet.</p>

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<p>LLBean and also New Balance make ankle height boots that are water proof and will keep his feet warm. Slush and road salt are a major factor of wiunter in Boston. Uggs ar a) for girls and b) not very practical in real winter weather.</p>

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<p>Mine ordered “Extreme Squall Boots” from Lands End. He played in the snow and stayed warm last year. He says he hasn’t had time to go outside this year, but he likes these. He also says they get HOT sitting in class, so he just wears his tennis shoes for that.</p>

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<p>In Minnesota, we all wore Sorel boots, or the equivalent. DS has been wearing some water resistent hiking boots in NH so far, but with the snow season upon us, he’ll probably take current snow boots back with him. They are not Sorels, but are a similar duck boot, which is what you really want in yucky weather. Here’s a link to a discount shoe site with boots. Honestly, I think something that’s not too expensive makes sense, because they can really get trashed in bad weather.
<a href=“http://www.onlineshoes.com/synopsispage.asp?type=style&styleid=12&stylecatid=57&gen=m[/url]”>http://www.onlineshoes.com/synopsispage.asp?type=style&styleid=12&stylecatid=57&gen=m&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Why don’t you get boots that you can actually wear in the snow without spraying them with all this other bullhicky? This “ugg” culture sounds like a load of bollocks to me.</p>

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<p>LL Bean boots really are waterproof and really do last forever. Take it from a former Bostonian.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=3548&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&feat=[/url]”>http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=3548&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&feat=&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>UGGs = girls only. Definitely.</p>

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thanks everyone for saving me from a terrible faux pas!</p>

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<p>UGGS = girls only… and then only some girls! :)</p>

<p>Mine won’t wear them -says they’re " too trendy", a fashion statement, not real outdoor boots. She likes Sorel, Timberland, LLBean. But then she takes her outdoor activity pretty seriously.<br>
She probably developed her aversion to them after seeing teenagers in our California malls wearing them with short skirts in our 65 degree winter temperatures.<br>
I think they’re pretty cute, though.</p>