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DEC 17, 2013 2:30 PM
CONNIE WANG,
STYLE DI RECTOR
Whether you're all for increasing the lifespan of
the UGGs trend or you're wishing for a swift
death to this particular type of footwear, we can
all agree that there's nothing pleasant about a
soggy, grimy-soled shearling boot in the dead of
winter. In the ever-important crusade to stop the
sop comes this kind-of-ingenious solution from
father-daughter duo Jeffrey and Lily Smith. The
fix? Puffy-boot fans, meet your savior: the
Homage boot wrap, which are liners that pop
onto soles of standard boots à la plastic phone
covers. The future is now, folks — who knew that
one day you'd be able to match your iPhone to
your UGG?
Created in Santa Barbara, California — not a
locale exactly known for its rough winters —
these wraps will protect your stompers from
filth and dirt. But, if you're blessed enough to
live in a less temperate climate, we're assuming
these probably won't combat those foot-deep
scum-slush pools and snowdrifts. In a variety of
colorways including spots, neons, and jewel
tones, the liners range in price from $29.95 to
$34.95. If you're into the Homage wrap (or know
someone who would be), find the sole savers
exclusively at Nordstrom.com.
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16 days ago
These actually do nothing to solve Uggs' biggest problem, which is that they're
hideous. If anything, they exacerbate it.
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sam_the_cat • 16 days ago
Touche.
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tbh
sam_the_cat • 14 days ago
Yeah, I thought that was what this article was going to be about.
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16 days ago
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No. Please no. I hope this post is sponsored because this product actually makes
UGGS uglier.
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Trish
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14 days ago
These are ridiculous. Ugg's biggest problem is that they RIP THE ACTUAL SKIN
OFF SHEEP to make their shoes instead of just shearing them. And who wants
shoes that need a cover anyway? Way to create problems to sell more things.
Stupid.
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Trish • 14 days ago
Agreed, I thought when the title of the article said they were solving
Ugg's biggest problem it was going to have something to do with making
them with artificial outer leather.
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16 days ago
Nope. Still ugly - and not in a hip, ironic, iconic or stylish way. This is the power
of marketing and its ability to make people want something even though its
overpriced, under styled and over hyped.
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Em • 16 days ago
I don't like my shearling boots for being hip/ironic/iconic/stylish in any
way, shape or form. I like them because they are easy to put on and
warm in the frequent sub-zero temps that we have in MN. :)
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Tiffany • 16 days ago
Same here, Tiffany. I don't love them because I think they're cute.
I live in Texas, we don't get a lot of the snow and such but it does
get cold. They're super easy to slip into for running up to the
school or out to the store. I make no apologies. LOL And I too buy
a knock-off version. :)
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Tiffany • 14 days ago
Amen Tiffany. It is what it is!!
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Phillygurl
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Love them! Already have them in leopard, and going back for neon as soon as
they're in KoP store. Working great during all this snow too!
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MissEmmySue
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Ugly just got uglier...
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gwynthfair
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16 days ago
I have fake Skechers 'Uggs'. They do not get soggy and wet. And cute or not they
are necessary for a Wisconsin winter.
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16 days ago
Been wearing UGGS since before they became trendy and then stopped being
trendy and then came back or whatever. (Does that make me an UGG hipster?
Ugh.) I've never worn them for their looks, but because they're warm and
convenient.
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Rey
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16 days ago
i have a pair of lynneas and only because they look nothing like uggs
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Tiffany
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16 days ago
This is great. While Uggs aren't the most beautiful shoe ever (I wear the
economical, and locally made, version from Minnetonka Moccasins), in the
frozen tundra of MN they are perfect things to easily slip on to wear between
places to keep your keep warm (heels are simply impractical). These liners will
be welcome to keep my boots clean and dry!
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14 days ago
Connie, get a life and stop being a hater on one brand. All the time you have
something to say about this one brand. Can't you find another story… is it that
weak out there.
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5 days ago
They're called UGGS for a reason. *cough* They're ugly *cough*
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12 days ago
That these are somehow warmer and more convenient than other boots for cold
climates is not an excuse for their ugliness. There are plenty of far more
attractive boots, many of them cheaper, that are just as warm because they, too,
are lined with wool. Don't give me that excuse. I will never think it's okay to wear
a ratty, soggy pair of Uggs any farther than the front yard to pick up a paper or
put out the trash, or to shuffle down to the front door to get a food delivery they are glorified slippers that don't belong out in the world.
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14 days ago
This is a perfect product. Because I just feel like Uggs don't make my feet look
enough like the feel of Frankenstein's monster. I really need to add bulk and
make them even more unflattering and hideous. And since now they'll be even
hotter, my feet will sweat even more!
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hotter, my feet will sweat even more!
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BMax
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14 days ago
Or you can just buy the waterproofing spray and not have to add ugly covers
onto them.
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Ginevra
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16 days ago
ugly
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