There’s something genuinely devastating – in a way that’s absent from the denouement of other seasons – about the end of summer.
You suddenly find yourself lamenting all the festivals you didn’t go to, the aperol drenched nights you ended too early, the beaded anklets you never wore.
And yet Autumn is the time of year when there’s so much to look forward to. The ease of pulling on a bulky roll neck sweater on a chilly morning. A warming glass of red wine in a country pub with a flagstone floor and an open fire. Slipping cold toes into warm-lined boots and kicking through crunchy fallen leaves.
Speaking of cosy boots, Autumn is also the time to invest in a new pair (hooray!). If there’s one brand that epitomises the ultimate Autumn boot, it has to be UGG.
From brisk afternoon walks to getting caught in one of those delightful unpredictable rain storms, these boots will always have your, um, feet. We’ve listed our top five bet-you-didn’t-know facts to get you acquainted with the new range.
They’re water resistant
If you like Pina Coladas, you’re sure to love the new UGG boots, which feature a protective coating to make them water-resistant – a must if you frequently find yourself caught in the rain.
They’re born from beaches
Boards, bikinis and… sheepskin-lined suede boots? While they may not be the first brand that your mind conjures up when you picture the beach, UGG are actually connoisseurs of casual Californian culture. Inspired by the relaxed surf scene, the concept derives from a classic sheepskin sock that would keep beachgoers feet dry when coming out of the sea.
They’re super lightweight
Combining sumptuous suede, snuggly sheepskin and chunky soles, the new UGG boots might not look like the daintiest of footwear, but they’re actually so much lighter than the originals, so every step really feels like you’re walking on the fluffiest clouds.
There’s a style to suit you
We know the Classic silhouette isn’t for everyone – and UGG know it too. They’ve released a whole new range of leather and suede boots to see you snuggly through the season, whatever your taste. Check out the biker-inspired UGG Wilcox, the Bonham Chelsea boots or the woolly Western UGG Chyler, and allow your feet a whole new world of comfort they never would have known.
They’re A-List Approved
UGG introduced model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as their new global brand ambassador earlier in the year, and this season sees her star as the face of the Autumn/Winter UGG campaign. They’ve also been spotted on plenty of other celebrity elite feet in recent times; Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Emma Watson, Charlize Theron and Hugh Jackman to name but a few.
