What does the term 'UGG boots' mean? It refers to a boot made of sheepskin, typically identified with Australian made boots. These boots are soft, furry and keep the feet very warm. UGG boots are designed with sheepskin that is double faced, so they are also known as sheepskin boots. The double-faced sheepskin is a single layer with the outside layer as a skin and the inside layer as fleece that makes these boots really warm. These boots will keep your feet warm and comfy during winter and very cold days. So no matter whether you call them sheepskin or UGZ boots they are the same thing.
The word UGG once meant ugly. It was said that when these sheepskin boots were first made they had none of the fashion look of today’s models. They flat out looked ugly back than and that translated into ugly boots. The words UGG and UGZ are used in short to refer to these ugly boots and this is how we came to the name UGG Boots.
With UGG Boots women have a lot of styles to choose from. Many colors like pink and purple are commonly seen with variations in the design and type: tall, short, heels, flats etc. For men UGG boots come in neutral colors. There are some interesting discussions around the internet whether or not UGZ make a fashion statement for men. I guess like all other fashions it is up to the user to decide if it is something that they feel comfortable wearing. I know my UGG boots keep my feet nice and warm.