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The design of uggs

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You may know uggs. Ugg boots (sometimes called uggs, ugg boots or uggly boots) are a style of unisex sheepskin boots lined with wool on the inside and with a tanned outer surface. Ugg boots often have a synthetic sole, although this is not universal. Uggs come in many different colors. Uggs have been considered a fashion trend since the early 2000s.

In the Arctic and China, sheepskin boots have long been popular with people in rural occupations (such as sheep shearers, who have ready access to the raw materials needed to make them). Their popularity increased as a result of World War I and World War II, during which they became popular with aviators because of their need to keep warm in unpressurized planes at high altitudes. Ugg boots have also been popular with surfers and competitive swimmers since at least the 1960s, for keeping warm while out of the water.

The terms ugg boots, ugh boots and ug boots have been used as generic terms for sheepskin/Kangaroo boots in Australia since the 1970s, when they first appeared in advertising and other publications.

The natural insulative properties of sheepskin give thermostatic properties to the boots: the thick fleecy fibres on the inner part of the boots allow air to circulate and keep the feet at body temperature. This means that ugg boots can be worn without socks (even in relatively cold weather).

At following, I will tell you the design of ugg. The combination of its soft shank and sheepskin interior means that ugg boots are designed for casual, short-term use, and not for situations which require sturdy, protective footwear, as the design emphasis is on style and comfort rather than protecting the feet. Cleaning products should never be applied directly to the sheepskin, as this may cause permanent damage.

While in the boot, the sockless foot is in full contact with the sheepskin lining, thereby maximizing the insulative properties of the boot. The mid-calf shaft, while not encasing the entire lower foot in wool, further enhances the thermal qualities of the boot by encasing the ankle and lower portion of the leg. The wide, rounded toebox, wide shaft, and wide heelbox with a heel-less sole enhance comfort by providing a non-constricting space for the foot.

The durable sole in the classic ugg measures at the toe about ½ inch, at the arch ¾ inch, and at the heel 1 inch. The thick padding of the sole increases foot comfort during movement, while the soft shank minimizes the weight of the boot.
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Internet reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugg_boots#Design
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