Posted by
dignoobe on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 7:44:49 AM
Fall 2008 has come and gone and we are well on our way to the warm
summer months. In the shoe business this means that we’re already
looking at Fall/Winter 2009. So, I thought we could take a look again
at the new styles that were offered in 2008 in anticipation of what is
to come from UGG Australia this Fall.
We had originally touted the Belfair as the go to Ugg boots
for rainy climates, people did not respond as we thought they might. In
my humble opinion, I think they are cute but I do have a notoriously
funky taste in footwear. Same goes for the Goldeneye, Magpie, and
Duclair. Anyone out there own any of these or have thoughts on why this
style may not have been as popular?
Next on our list is the Elijo. This style definitely made it into many a women's Ugg classic sheepskin tall boots
footwear collection in the colder months, some folks are probably still
wearing them. That smooth leather foot bed is very appealing to those
in warmer climates as are the other members of the Surf Collection such
as the Kohala, Cove, Swell, Swell Tall, and Kona.
The Metropolitan Collection did well as always, people love that
classic look with a little extra detailing! Unfortunately the same
cannot be said for the Nolita. We are just not feeling the love for
these extra spendy and coutourish boots. I think that UGG fans
just love the simplicity of the Classic and don’t really want to add
stacked leather heels to that equation. I think that these boots are
beautiful but my feet scream at the height of that heel! The Soho
Collection was also not as popular as we may have liked it to be. I
think that the same goes for these, people are just more interested in
the Classic UGG look.
As is par for UGG in the Fall and Winter, slippers are a big hit! Men and women alike LOVE their UGG slippers
and this year has been no exception save perhaps the Coquette in Camo.
Why wouldn’t you be into something a little more fun if you’re not
leaving the house in them anyway? Ugg Sundance ii Boots fans are busted on this one, you
folks are totally wearing your slippers out of the house! I’ll admit,
it’s difficult to take your comfy toes out of your slippers at the door
and I’m guilty of wearing my slippers to the grocery store too. It’s
just too comfy! Even my rugged outdoorsman of a dad has been caught out
and about in his Tasmans, he even has one pair “for town” and one for
wearing around the house!
Speaking of mens UGGs, men made their voices clear this
season and bought up some of our more masculine looking boots and
slippers for their shoe wardrobe. The Surf Collection has been great
for the guy that doesn’t want shearling between his toes all day and
the Chesterfield is a great look for the guy that wants something a
little more rugged. Maybe I should get my dad a pair?
Last but definitely not least on our list of UGGs for Fall/Winter
08/09 is of course the Classic Collection. The people have been heard
again and again, you LOVE your Ugg classic mini boots,
especially in Chestnut and Chocolate! The same goes for any variation
including the Baroque, these were snatched up quickly! As we look
forward to another season of boot weather coming up, one thing is
certain- the Classic Ugg is a boot that has a loyal fanbase and for
good reason! We all love warm and comfy feet! Anyone out there have
comments? Please feel free to give us your opinion on what you thought
of the UGG collection for last winter. What are you looking forward to
for Fall/Winter 09/10?