In winter, warmth and comfort come first when choosing shoes. The most typical options for the cold are uggs and high fur boots, they are time-tested and meet the above criteria. However, not everyone understands how ugg boots differ from high fur boots. But a lot will depend on the specifics of materials, design and preferred wearing conditions!
Definitions
Uggs is a kind of warm shoes for men and women, made of sheepskin and having a flat, most often synthetic sole. Their design feature is sewing with fur on the inside, and the smooth side on the outside. Due to this, protection from the cold is provided.
High boots are a kind of boots for areas with very cold climates. Historically, they were sewn from reindeer skin and decorated with pieces of hare and polar fox fur. Nowadays, there are 2 options for making high fur boots:
- the main part is made of tarpaulin, insulated from the inside with the help of dog and sheep wool, the sole is rubber or leather;
- tarpaulin with deer or sheep fur inside and outside for the main body, thick felt sole.
Comparison
harsh winters overlooking shoes. Residents of the northern regions, polar explorers, they serve as footwear for every day. Ugg boots are not designed to be worn in such conditions.
High fur boots perfectly protect from frost, but not from moisture. In this parameter, ugg boots are in the lead. They are widely used by Australian farmers, Chinese sheep breeders and agricultural workers. Later, ugg boots were also used by athletes: skiers, swimmers and surfers (to keep their feet warm on the shore).
It is difficult to imagine winter shoes worn on bare feet. But ugg boots are quite acceptable to wear like that. And this is another difference between them.
The color of the fur boots remains within the natural shades: black, white, red, gray, brown. There will be no bright colors here. Ugg boots are created in all possible color variations, from classic brown to bright (reds, purples, greens, shimmery copper, etc.)
The decor of the two winter types of shoes is also significantly different. High fur boots are traditionally decorated with fur outside, they can also have pompons made of this material, belts, small drawings and embroidery in the form of Scandinavian ornaments, ethnic patterns traditional for the culture of the northern peoples. They haven't changed much over time. In turn, ugg boots these days are actively popularized by celebrities, have become a recognizable element of street style. They are decorated with buttons, rhinestones, prints and embroidery. But fur rarely becomes part of the decor.
Table
Ugg boots | High boots |
Made of sheepskin | Made of wool and fur of deer, sheep, dog |
Synthetic sole | Felt, rubber or leather sole |
Sewn with fur inside | Fur can be inside or outside |
Suitable for humid climates | Suitable for severe frosts |
Can be worn on bare feet | Can not be worn on bare feet |
There are any colors | Performed in natural shades |
Various decor details | Traditional decor for northern peoples |