Not All Uggs are Created Equal

I agree with Jill. The Sherpa-style Uggs are horrid. They add at least three inches to the circumference of one’s calves, and as Jill said, who needs that? However, when I moved to Chicago and geared up for the first snow, I did make a beeline to the Ugg store to check out what seems to be part of The Windy City’s uniform. I tried on the ever-popular style and must admit they were unbelievably cozy. They felt like I’d left the house in my all-time favorite slippers. But then I looked in the mirror…. Ridiculous. There was no way I could justify buying these boots unless I was of Eskimo descent. But, after about an hour in the store, I did settle on a different pair. They’re black, tall and fairly chic. And you’d never even know they were a part of the Ugg family unless you spotted the logo on the back.

Ugg-ly

 Not him but equally horrifying

This morning, I was waiting for my train next to a very handsome guy, sort of an Andy Garcia circa When a Man Loves a Woman. Black wool coat, gray knit scarf, leather messenger bag, and then—ack, Uggs! The horror... I can usually be persuaded to accept most trends. I've embraced the Hunter boots (especially now that there's nine feet of snow melting into disgusting sludge puddles that look deceptively like asphalt). I tried bangs. I even own leggings. However I staunchly refuse to accept these Sherpa slippers as outdoor appropriate shoes. Please, someone tell me how these keep your feet dry. And why oh why would anyone want to wear any shoe that encourages cankles? And now that men are buying into this ridiculousness, I'm even more appalled. I applaud the Converse all-star if you need a comfy commuter shoe, but any man that wears these should be subjected to very harsh public mocking.