A cardigan-style boot made by Ugg was released in 2008 and completely sold out in the last three months of that year. It's called the "Ugg Classic Short Metallic." This is a warm boot. The footbed is lined with sherpa, so it keeps your feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It's not just a winter boot. It comes in several colors, with the most popular being neutral tones like grey, black, tan, and sand. They also have brown, pink, and blue available. It is made of knit cardigan material, hence the name "Cardy." There are 3 wooden buttons on the side, which may or may not be visible depending on whether you wear the boot folded up or down. This is what I love about the boot. You can wear it as a short or tall boot. I love it over leggings as a tall boot, and the buttons look so cute when it is flipped up. It has the traditional rubber sole so that you won't slip outside, and it is very comfortable. These run true to size, unlike the classic Uggs, which run one size large. Comfort: These Ugg boots are made by Ugg, so of course, they are super comfortable. They are slouchy and lay close to your leg, and the footbed is lined with sherpa. You don't have to wear socks with these, although you can if you want. Some people might feel weird about not wearing socks with their boots/shoes. They keep your toes cozy, but as mentioned above, you can wear them in the summer, and they won't make your feet too hot. Grey Ugg Cardy’s were recently seen on Madonna and Kate Hudson while wearing a skirt in California... ah, to be wearing a skirt in the winter, must be nice.
Price: The classic cardy Ugg boots run around $140 each plus tax, but I am going to put a link where you can find them for less, and if you do a little searching, you may still be able to find some coupon codes.
Where to Find: You can find these (now that they are not on back order anymore) in most high-end department stores as well as this great site that has them at a nice discount: uggboot.org.
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Ugg boots (sometimes called uggs or ug boots) [1] 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 have been considered a fashion trend since the early 2000s.[2] 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).[citation needed] They are traditionally used for skiing.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] Ugg boots have also been popular with surfers and competitive swimmers since at least the 1960s, for keeping warm while out of the water.