I Finally Gave In and Purchased My First Pair of Uggs—Now I'm Fixated on These 5 Styles
No matter where you're from, Uggs were for a long time the go-to footwear for teenagers. Growing up in Boston, a particular widespread “outfit formula” is firmly etched in my memory: a Dunkin’ Donuts drink, a Coach purse, and Uggs—the holy trinity of middle and high school students throughout the city. A stereotype from L.A., made famous by early 2000s paparazzi images of Paris Hilton and the Olsen twins, showed Uggs paired with sweatpants or yoga pants. This style is now making a resurgence among celebrities like Addison Rae and Lily-Rose Depp. After all, it’s the perfect outfit for walking your chihuahua in California. I hadn’t worn Uggs since leaving my hometown, and I long believed I wouldn’t again.
Even though I now live in New York, it's only in recent years that I've begun to take dressing appropriately for the cold seriously. I invested in a wool coat, insulated boots, thermal leggings and tights, and natural fiber layers such as cashmere and merino wool. I despise being cold, and this winter, I finally reached a point of no return: Ugg boots just seem inevitable on the East Coast. Every editor I know owns a pair, and they have a well-deserved reputation for being cozy.
So, I gave in and bought my first adult Uggs. I’ve been wearing them for winter errands and strolls around my neighborhood, and they’re incredibly comfortable and, most importantly, warm. I even caught myself saying, “These feel like mini furnaces on my feet.” Below is a roundup of five of the best-selling Ugg styles—from the Classic Short II ones I have to the Classic Micro Slip-On ones I’m eyeing next.
Ugg Classic Short III: I was indecisive about whether to get the Short, Micro Slip-Ons, or Tall boots, but I ultimately went with the Classic II Short boots in black.
UGG Classic II Short Boot
Ugg Classic Micro Slip-On: Who What Wear’s Senior Fashion Editor Eliza Huber has the Micro Slip-Ons, and now I’m eager to get a pair.
UGG Classic Micro Slip-On
Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boot: These Ultra Mini Boots are an ankle-length option. Associate Features Editor Ana Escalante mentioned she wants them in Dark Pink, but they also come in Black, Chestnut, Caribou, and Sand.
UGG Classic Ultra Mini Boot
Ugg Classic Mini II Boots: The Mini II boots are slightly taller than the Ultra Minis, making them ideal if you prefer more ankle coverage.
Ugg Classic Mini II Boots
Ugg Elea Slipper: Senior Fashion Editor Allyson Payer noted that the Elea Slipper reminds her of The Row's Hudson Slides. It also aligns with the flat-slipper-mule trend for fall/winter 2025.
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I Finally Gave In and Purchased My First Pair of Uggs—Now I'm Fixated on These 5 Styles
Ideal for the upcoming cold.
