Are UGGs Bad for You?
March 29, 2009The minute it gets cold outside…the rubber hits the road.
The popular UGG is everywhere.
Mary Schallenhammer has several pair of UGG boots.
She says she loves them and admits she likes wearing what’s “in.”
“Of course you have to have all different lengths,” she said. “Yeah it’s part of what we are into right now.”
But Mary also loves high heels…
He says women looking for relief by pouring their dogs into a pair of UGG boots are in for a surprise.
“They put their feet into UGGs soft roomy they’re happy campers,” said Dr. Chairman.
Women, I bet you have a pair of UGG boots in your closet right now.
Well guess what…a local foot doctor says they could be bad for your feet.
So what’s the problem?
“After a few hours they start feeling tired, their feet are tired they’re aching and they don’t know why. The reason it’s aching is because there is zero support in the arch area,” said Chairman.
Dr. Chairman says that lack of support flattens the arch and puts stress on the foot.
He says even women with healthy feet complain of pain if they wear their UGGs too long.
The company says UGG Australia has been around for 30 years and has not received a complaint about arch support or comfort.
They say the back of the heel or heel counter offers substantial support and the sheepskin insoles are comfortable.”
They also warn of numerous UGG knockoffs that don’t offer the same features.
And don’t think Dr. Chairman wants you to toss your UGG boots aside.
“Absolutely not! I think they’re wonderful, you should wear them but wear orthotics in them,” Chairman said.
Orthotics are shoe inserts that help align the foot.
He says put them in your UGG and problem solved.
“It’s as if someone is helping you lift your foot while you walk,” Chairman says.
You can either buy expensive custom orthotics or ready-made cheaper ones you can find in any drugstore.
Ugg boots should not be worn in extremely damp
ugg boots should not be worn in extremely damp or muddy conditions (so you probably shouldn’t plan any snow-trekking or off-road hiking in your UGG boots). Even though ugg boots are designed to keep out dampness, sheepskin does absorb moisture and mud more readily than leather. By keeping your UGG boots out of mud and water, you’re ensuring the longevity of your ugg boots so you can wear them year after year.
Since you’ll likely be wearing your ugg boot almost every day, it’s good to know that UGG boots and shoes will match just about anything! For women, pairing your UGG boots with skinny jeans tucked into them is the ultimate cold-weather style. Also, wear your ugg boot with a knee-length skirt (or higher/lower depending on your preference) and either tights or bare legs for a casually chic look that goes from day to night in a breeze. For men, uggboots and shoes look great with your normal style of jeans and can easily be matched up with anything from a t-shirt to a button-down top or a sweater. With so many colors to choose from, you’re sure to find a pair of ugg boot that will look great no matter what your style is. But don’t worry about only being able to wear them in the winter - with sheepskin’s temperature control, you’ll be able to show off your ugg boot any time of the year!
