It’s finally fall in Athens, Ohio. I’ve been waiting three months for this weather. Battling against the summer heat is a herculean task for me seeing as I turn into a useless puddle when the temperature and humidity go above 80. With fall, I can ditch the shorts and tanks and crawl into oversized sweaters, chunky scarves and tall boots.
But in Athens, the weather has multiple personalities, and all four seasons can occur in one week. That makes it hard to determine when to wear my favorite trendy fall item – Uggs. Uggs are probably the greatest footwear in the world. Yes, they are not always aesthetically pleasing, but they are super comfy and therefore ubiquitous on a college campus.
The real challenge with Uggs is knowing when to wear them in the fall. There have been days when I walk outside in my knit boots thinking it will be chilly enough to sport them with confidence, but alas, my feet roast throughout the day in these fuzzy wonders.
Recently I’ve come to realize there are certain rules that come with wearing Uggs. If you wear them when it is too warm out, you’re not only hot, but you also stand out like a sore thumb. Wearing Uggs in weather above 60 degrees could garner stares from your peers.
Wearing them with shorts is a no-no. Sure, Brittney Spears did it, but she also had a mental breakdown and hit a car with an umbrella. I’m not saying your mentally unstable if you wear Uggs with shorts, it just begs the question of, “what point does it serve?” Isn’t the area between your mid-thigh and top of the boots cold? Uggs go with jeans, leggings and sweat pants. There is no in-between.
It’s a bad idea to wear your Uggs on a snowy day too. If you own suede ones, the slush and salt can easily ruin a pair of $150 dollar shoes. They may be comfy and warm, but the risk isn’t worth it. If you must wear them in the snow, think about investing in suede spray. It is relatively cheap and will make your boots more water resistant. Although the cardi-style Ugg is a little more resistant to winter weather, it doesn’t hurt to spray them down.
These are just a few of the things I discovered about Uggs. Do you have tips on wearing Uggs? Leave them in the comments section!
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Ohio U chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.