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IReplyWithLebowski t1_iv9sir2 wrote

FYI I wearing some moccasin ugg boots now, or did you just not like the sheepskin element?

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dewder23 OP t1_iv9sqy8 wrote

No it was specifically the boot size I meant, when looking for good slippers people tend to recommend UGG boots (and/or Crocs). Not a big fan of the brand tbh but I can ignore that if they are bifl. How long have you had yours? Do you use them outside?

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IReplyWithLebowski t1_iv9tbof wrote

Oh ok, cool.

Boring backstory: “ugg boots” are a generic name for sheepskin boots here in Australia, people just wear them as slippers, rarely out. UGG is an American company that trademarked the name overseas, and then sued other makers to stop them selling the same shoes they always have! Consequently Australians hate them with a fiery passion.

Anyway there’s dozens of brands here, but I’m not sure which are available/allowed to sell overseas. Mine are Emus, I also hear good things about https://uggaustralia.com.au/pages/melbourne-factory-shop and https://originaluggboots.com.au/collections/ugg-slippers

Had mine about 4 years, yeah I potter around in them outside but nothing too crazy.

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dewder23 OP t1_iv9t657 wrote

Actually, I've just looked at their Ascot slipper and I've had those before. Iirc the outsides of the slipper ended up over hanging the outer sole and basically touched the floor because their rubber soles are narrower than the shoe. This made them wear down on pavement and let water in.

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mad_cyber_scientist t1_ivbirwa wrote

I haven’t had problems with that so far (3.5 years in) and you can replace the insole so the shearling isn’t matted. Love them- although, I don’t wear them away from home- so only pavement they see is driveway to mailbox.

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