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tale of the ugly boots…continued

December 1, 2008 | ridiculous things

Those of you who have been reading since this time last year more than likely remember the tale of the ugly boots.

It all started when I first started this little blog here and wrote about fashion* that should be illegal**. Later in December, I was whining about stepping in slush or something in my Converse and while shopping at Target broke one of my fashion rules by buying a pair of knock off Uggs for $20. I confessed my crime but but refused to like them (still don’t!). They only exist in my closet for the sole reason of keeping my tootsies warm from the frigid, slushy mess that Chicago becomes this time of year until March.

Anyway, I was running later for work the other day, slipped my ugly boots on and ran out the door. At work the kids (I’m a nanny), love the play with my shoes. They put them on and try to walk around with them and I hate it because I’m afraid they will trip and hurt themselves. Usually as soon as I walk in, I put my shoes behind one of the baby gates so they can’t reach them.

Well, I guess this day I forgot to put them out of reach so when it was time to leave, my boots could not be found. I’m looking all over the place and finally spot them.

In a puddle.

Sometimes when you potty training a three year old, you get accidents. Then when they have accidents, an adorable one year old will take the shoes she so loves to play with it and drop it in the accident.

I really don’t think that was an accident.

Baby girl obviously does not approve of ugly boots*** either and doesn’t think I should forsake fashion for warmth.

Lesson learned.

* No, I’m sorry. Leggings are still not pants.
** Expect another fashion gripes post coming soon because there is just too much ugly shit out there that people think is cute!
*** I still love you, Ugg lovers. I’m just not a fan of the boots. No hard feelings!

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Lol! Oh no!! I’m not a fan of Uggs and even I can’t help but feel sorry for your boots!

Hope the family will replace them for you, maybe even with real ones!

Harsh dude…

I hate Uggs with a passion. But I own two pairs. They’re so warm and comfortable in the snow!! I still think they’re really ugly.

I’m not the hugest fan, but I own a pair, mostly for lounging around the house or checking the mail. I also own Ugg moccasins, which warm my soul on cold days.

I probably told you this when you bought your Target Uggs last year, but I have a pair from Target that I also love… because of their warmth and dryness. I call them F’uggs… faux uggs. They’re only $25 now if you want to replace your pissy shoes. Hehe.

Haha, I remember your fashion posts. I miss them and am glad to hear about another one coming up Sorry to hear about the boots, but that’s pretty funny.

Uggs are Ug in my opinion.

but I know jack about womens fashion.

I got me a pair of Fuggs at Kohl’s. I love them and Dan loves making fun of me in them.

You’re right, Uggs are ridiculous if you don’t live somewhere cold. However, in good ol’ Kansas, we need our Uggs to keep our tootsie’s warm on the yellow brick road when it’s drenched in ice and 394834 feet of snow!

I hate leggings as pants too. I would feel naked.

Bad Santa is an awesome movie, I agree!

My husband vehemently hates those boots. He gets all fired up whenever he sees someone wearing them.

They are actually pretty cute on little girls but that’s where it ends. It’s just another one of those things that’s cute when kids do it, not when adults do it.

It’s never cute when people drop your boots in pee. I don’t care how old you are.

The sight of Fuggs (as I call them), especially pink ones, make me want to wretch.

The boots look so warm! I am totally getting a pair of knockoffs if I ever live somewhere cold. But I do agree that they are not attractive. That’s why I don’t own any now.

yeah i’m still not on the ugg train either, i used to have knock offs but wore them solely as slippers.

but i can’t believe she peed on your shoes, oh little kids.

Leggings AREN’T pants!!! Also, leggings + shorts also does not = pants!

I’m in the same boat with Uggs. They’re sooo ugly. But so warm. So comfy. I have man calves so I’m having a hard time finding a pair that fits me there…

i am not an ugg lover but they really are the best thing for these heinous chicago winters. that said, i just replaced my old ones and was really embarrassed to even be seen with the ugg box on the el.

I can’t help but imagine the material of those kinds of boots just completely soaking up the puddle. ^_^

I love my knock off Uggs though! So snuggly and waarrrrrm. All my Converse have holes in the bottom of them, so I have to switch to boots over the winter. Although, I’ve heard that you can Classic Converse with a furry lining now. I’ve yet to see a pair, but am secretly lusting over the idea.

Ewwwwwwww……..

Super funny story. I reserve my Uggs for my house and on the way to the gym. They’re super ugly but I still can’t give them up for comfort!

Can I ask you how you got back to your house?

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who things Uggs are nasty. Though, I am sorry about the puddle. Last year a child barfed into a pairs of boots…while I was still wearing them.

“Ugg” stands for uggly, I’m sure of it.

Thanks for the link!

Yeah, I’m unapologetic about owning Uggs. Actually, I own a few pairs. Canadian winters are freaking cold and when I have roughly 2 minutes to put on outdoor boots and spend 25 minutes outside on recess supervision, I’m putting on what keeps my toes warm and are easy- Uggs wins. Besides, small children are too busy judging my scarves and hats (which get thumbs up) that they never get time to judge my foot wear. Thank goodness!

So true! Leggings are NOT pants. Completely agree with you.

Too bad about the boots. I mean they did keep you warm. Will you replace them?

i pride myself on the fact that i don’t own any uggs. i’m not a big fan of them either – BUT like you i do see a purpose for them. wearing pink uggs in the summer not so much!

hilarious that they got peed on though! hahha

Sorry about your boots!

I went to Target this weekend to buy a pair of those Ugg-look-a-likes and when I tried them on, I wanted to vomit. They made my feet look HUGE and swollen and beefy and gross. I think they look okay on other people, but definitely not me. Ew.

And agreed, leggings are NOT pants. I don’t know how people could ever leave the house thinking they look good in those…

Hilarious!

Yes, uggs are a fail as much as leggings as pants. Living in hipsterville Brooklyn and walking the streets of Manhattan – I SEE FAR TOO MANY LEGGINGS AS PANTS. Even my roommate, whom I lovingly berate for doing so. Ha.

Well, I love Uggs and leggings — though I only wear them under skirts and dresses — but I’m not a fan of Britney Spears’ new stuff. As my Dad would say, there’s no accounting for taste

It is funny that the kid is so good at expressing her opinion on fashion at such a young age. She may be destined to be a fashionista!

Okay, don’t hate me, but I totally break a lot of your fashion rules! I heart leggings and you KNOW how I feel about my Uggs! Can we still be BFFs?

YAY!!! I hate Uggs, too!!

Haha, that’s hysterical. I love kids.

Uh oh! That’s not good.

I’m not a fan of the Uggs either, but since I spend about half my time at work outside, I’ve seriously been considering buying some of them because my toesies get so freaking cold!

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