Invented for Surfers?

Shocked and appalled. That’s how we felt the other day when we heard an obviously uneducated commentator on a morning news show proclaim that UGGs were originally invented to keep surfers’ feet warm after emerging from the waters off the shores of California. Hello?
It’s important to note, for those who are unaware, that Uggs were created in Australia, not in the 1950’s as some claim, but well over 200 years ago. They were originally worn by farmers and sheep herdsmen and then later became famous amongst Australian surfers, who then introduced them to their Californian counterparts.
Don’t forget, the term UGG actually refers to a type of boot. The warm and fuzzy boot, made with Merino sheepskin, have always been referred to as UGGs (or Ug, or Ugh, depending on who you ask) and weren’t trademarked under that name until the latter half of the 20th century।

The article was first published in ：http://www.realugg.com/blog/