UGG Australia Classic Tall Sheepskin Boots

Overland — Your Source for Quality Sheepskin Boots Since 1974 Overland & Sheepskin Boots Why Sheepskin Boots? A History of UGG Australia™ What to Wear with Sheepskin Boots Cleaning & Caring for Sheepskin Boots

Overland & Sheepskin Boots

For decades, sheepskin boots have been to Australian heritage what cowboy boots have been to the American West. When it comes to sheepskin boots, you can count on Overland for the very best.

Perhaps you're on the lookout for "just the right pair" that will fit you (and your style!) perfectly. Or maybe you're interested in learning how to keep your newest UGG Australia™ or Overland sheepskin boots looking fresh. Perhaps you'd like to find out more about the great selection and styles in sheepskin and shearling boots available today. Either way, you can count on Overland for the very best. After all, we've been providing customers with only the highest-quality sheepskin and shearling products since 1973.

 

Sheepskin boots and Overland go a long way back. In 1973, Overland's founder, Jim Leahy, hand-stitched his first sheepskin coat. About a year later, seeing how popular the plush, luxurious coats were, he decided to design and handcraft an all-sheepskin boot. In his small workshop in Taos, he brought his vision to life — hand-cutting fine Australian sheepskin, stitching it together, and adding cowhide soles to create the perfect soft-soled sheepskin boot. He named the inventive style the Cabin Slipper.

 

Months later, seeking a more rugged, outdoor style, Jim handcrafted another sheepskin boot, this time finishing by fashioning rubber soles by hand and meticulously gluing them to the boot's bottom. He called this style the Apache, and its extreme popularity launched an Overland line of quality sheepskin boots — some with laces, some with fur, and all with the signature Overland comfort, quality, and style. Ahead of his time, Jim's sheepskin boots bear a striking resemblance to the current-day UGG boots now popular the world over.

 

Why Sheepskin Boots?

Most folks find that once they've taken a few steps in a pair of quality sheepskin boots, it's hard to live without them! Lightweight and luxuriously supple, sheepskin is one of nature's softest, most comfortable fibers. Its soft wool is naturally thermostatic, which means feet stay toasty warm in winter, and cool during summer months. Sheepskin naturally wicks away moisture and allows air to circulate all year round.

Remarkably, sheepskin can keep bare feet comfortable in temperatures as low as -30F and as high as 80F. It's also naturally water resistant, and small amounts of moisture will not seep through or cause damage.

As stylish as they are practical, sheepskin boots have been around for decades, and they're now one of the hottest trends in fashion. These days, you'll see UGG Australia sheepskin boots on men, women, kids, babies, and especially teens and college students in cities all across the world. UGG Boots are particularly popular in the Hollywood set as well, and top actors like Pamela Anderson, Kate Hudson, and Sienna Miller are often spotted sporting the signature UGG Australia brand.

The History of UGG Australia Boots — A 25-Year Legacy

The wildly popular UGG boot legacy started back in 1978, when a young Australian surfer named Brian Smith traveled to California with a backpack full of homemade sheepskin boots. The comfy, versatile boots were a near-instant hit on the West Coast, where surfers lauded them for their easygoing great looks, year-round comfort and durability. Quite by coincidence, Smith's sheepskin boots bore a striking resemblance to those designed by Overland founder Jim Leahy in the '70s — sometimes, great trends catch on worldwide without designers even communicating! Smith marketed his terrific sheepskin boots under the term "Ugg" - an affectionate Australian slang word for "ugly".

As the months and years passed, Smith's stylish sheepskin UGG boots grew in popularity, and the UGG Australia name was officially born. By 1998, the UGG name had grown from one humble sheepskin boot to include two classic sheepskin boots, four slippers, and some casual styles as well.

In 2000, Oprah Winfrey came across a pair of UGG Australia Ultra Boots, and she was so impressed that she outfitted her entire staff of 350 with the boots and featured them on her "Oprah's Favorite Things" show. The TV star later featured UGG a subsequent two times on her show, and the UGG boot officially became a household name in America.

Today, UGG Australia offers UGG boots for women and men plus women's UGG shoes, sheepskin slippers, handbags and accessories, plus a charming line of UGG for kids and babies. You'll find UGG's terrific sheepskin, leather, and suede styles everywhere these days — from beachfronts, ski resorts, dance clubs, and city streets worldwide to the runways of Milan, Paris, and New York.

Many of UGG Australia's popular styles are also available at Overland stores and here on our website. When shopping for UGG boots, look to Overland for all the hottest Women's, Men's, and Kids' UGG Australia footwear on the market.

 

What to Wear with Sheepskin Boots

Now that you've learned more about the history and types of sheepskin boots on the market, let's talk about how to wear them. The sheepskin boot's relaxed, casual style lends itself to easy coordinating with all manner of clothing. The Classic Short and Classic Tall UGG Boots are particularly versatile styles. Girls and women tend to pair sheepskin boots with just about everything. From jeans and cords to bikinis & beach wraps, shorts, long skirts and minis, anything goes with sheepskin boots! This comfy, easygoing style is particularly fetching with miniskirts — whether you go bare-legged or in tights. Men typically wear their sheepskin boots — UGG or otherwise — with jeans and t-shirts, or chinos and long-sleeved shirts for a more upscale look.

 

Cleaning & Caring for Sheepskin Boots

With proper care and cleaning, a pair of UGG Australia sheepskin boots can bring you years of comfort, style and enjoyment. To help keep your sheepskin boots ship-shape, please read our complete cleaning and care instructions for UGG Australia and sheepskin boots.

We hope you've found this information helpful! Ready to find your perfect pair of sheepskin boots now?
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