The Story of the UGG Brand
Brian Smith was an accounting student and a surfer from Australia. In the 1970’s he travelled to California and was studying business at UCLA. Australian surfers wore sheepskin boots after surfing during cold mornings.
However, Brian noticed surfers in the US didn’t wear them, so he had an idea to sell them to the American market. He trademarked the name UGG. He went door-to-door to many shops in Southern California selling his boots. The shop owners were turning him down because they said his product wouldn’t work beside flip-flops and “board shorts”, which are long shorts worn by surfers.
Brian started selling his boots from the back of his van. Eventually the boots became popular with shop owners and even big retailers. Brian, with his partner Doug Jensen, founded a company called UGG Imports, Inc.
Most of his sales were in Southern California. However, over time, Hollywood started to notice UGG products and many celebrities wore them. The U.S. Olympic team wore UGG boots at the Lillehammer Winter Olympics in 1994.
In 1995 Brian sold his company to a company called Deckers Brands for $14.6 million. This resulted in a worldwide expansion of his brand and by the 2000’s UGG was a fashion icon. In addition to boots they sold slippers and stylish luxury items, that even appeared in Vogue magazine.
UGG has stores in Paris, Beijing, and Tokyo, and the UGG slippers are known for their comfort, style, and craftsmanship.
Women’s Tasman Slipper Features
These are high-quality slippers that are 100% Leather, from sheepskin or lambskin and dyed sheep fur from Australia.
The upper section is suede. They have a nylon binding, and pure wool insole. Also, the vamp and quarters have a fur lining.
The lining on the interior makes the slippers very warm, comfortable and relaxing.
The soles are made of durable flexible rubber which doesn’t break easily.
They have a Pull-On closure.
You can wear them indoors and outdoors.
They’re Available in 17 Colors
Black
Antilope (light brown shade)
Burnt Cedar (dark brown shade)
Chestnut (beige)
Dark Grey
Deep Ice (light blue shade)
Driftwood (very light brown shade)
Mustard Seed/White
Pink Glow
Sand/Dark Cherry
Sea Foam (very light blue shade)
Smoke Plume (light gray shade)
Vibrant Coral (orange shade)
Burnt Olive (gray shade)
Rainstorm (dark gray shade)
Ash Fog (light blue shade)
Samba Red Tnl
All the different colors can be seen here.
How to Care for Your Tasman Slippers
These slippers shouldn’t be machine washed. You can gently brush the surface to remove dirt. You can then follow up with clean water and a sponge to lightly dampen the shoe. UGG cleaners are also available.
Do not apply a cleaner or conditioner directly to your shoe but put it on a wet sponge and then gently scrub the surface of your slipper. You can buy a suede shampoo to clean the exterior or use a one-to-one mixture of water and white vinegar. Clean from the top using gentle circular motions.
Remove residue with a clean sponge and let your shoes dry naturally away from heat or sunlight. Put them in a cool, well-ventilated area for 24-48 hours before you wear them again. Then you can also apply a Sheepskin Protector.
You can also purchase a Sheepskin Freshener to eliminate odors and refresh your slippers.
Are there any disadvantages?
Some people say these run a little small, so you may want to get the next size up.
You may find that some colors are unavailable in certain sizes when you’re ready to order. Also, some color selections may be priced higher than others.
What do users like most about these slippers?
Many women say these are very comfortable.
Customers like the style of these slippers.
Buyers say these slippers go on and off easily. They like that there are no buckles or straps.
Many users comment about the quality of these.
Women say that these are comfortable to wear all day.
Customers comment about the inner lining being very plush and soft.
Women like the design of the stitches around the top and say it gives the slippers a classy look.
Buyers like that these come in so many colors. Although some colors are more expensive, customers say it’s worth it because UGG is a quality brand.
Are these worth buying?
Yes, these are a quality pair of slippers. Although it would seem that they are best for fall and winter, many women want something that will keep their feet warm all year round. They say the fur is very comfortable. They are made of 100% leather, and the inside lining is sheep fur, so these slippers will last a long time.
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