Sheepskin Shoes – Looking Good And Keeping Warm
There is something wonderful about sheepskin footwear like the type produced by Ugg boots. It’s such a simple idea when you think about it, but one that wouldn’t have occurred to me. Of course sheepskin boots have been around for a long time. They have been really popular in northern latitudes, where the cold winters and the need for wool anyway meant that sheep were bred, and the wool was inevitably used in footwear.
The modern type of sheepskin boot, like the Ugg Australia classic tall boot, only came about at the beginning of the twentieth century. Aeroplanes in those days weren’t heated or pressurised, and pilots had to endure long periods of sub-zero temperature. The sheepskin boot was re-invented, and eagerly seized on by the pilots and crews of planes, and the status of sheepskin boots grew exponentially.
After the second world war, the sheepskin boot was used a lot by the surfers on the Pacific West Coast and in Hawaii. Long hours spent in the water could mean that you would rapid get cold once you came out. The amazing thermal qualities of wool and sheepskin would heat you up far better than any other type of footwear which made them first choice for surfers and swimmers.
Nowadays, they’ve become a global fashion accessory, and not just because they are better than anything else at keeping you warm and comfortable. For those of you who are looking to get one, you really want to check out the Ugg sale. Once you buy one pair, you’ll never look back.
