November 10, 2010

  • UggConverted

    In my mind, there are two types of shoes out there that (no matter how comfortable you say they are) BEYOND ugly.  There is no level of comfort that they could possible sustain that would justify their every day use, unless you work in a few specific environments.

    The ugliest shoe of all is the Croc.  I don't care if they're comfortable.  They are ugly.  Being comfortable doesn't exempt them from being ugly.  Just as being a Habs fan does not automatically exempt you from being an idiot.  I love the Habs, and we're a great bunch of fans, but sitting among us are idiots that have less brain activity than a bag of pucks.  You know... like those people who *are still* comparing Jaro and Pricey... or those people who start riots when we're trying to celebrate in the streets... yeah.. them.  I digress.  Unless you work in a hospital, kitchen, or hospital kitchen you should not be wearing Crocs to go shopping.  Actually, landscapers/gardeners can wear Crocs too.  But everybody else?  GET SOME REAL SHOES!


    source:  http://www.diamondvues.com/crocs.jpg

    Although Crocs are ugly, they aren't the most pervasive.  The dreaded Uggs are UGGly too... but MORE pervasive!  I see them EVERYWHERE!  I will admit that they look okay on say teenagers in leggings, but if you are in your 20s or older, why the F are you dressed like that?


    source:  http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:EtHldmtAaxv2_M:http://www.millionlooks.com/images/uggs-boots.jpg&t=1

    The first time I saw a pair of Uggs I was in Australia.  You know who wears them?  Housewives running errands.  Maybe surfers coming in from the cold surf and wanted to wear fuzzy boots instead of flip flops (or thongs, as they're called Down Under).  But you know who WASN'T wearing them?  People walking down the street going shopping or going to work or PRETENDING TO BE FASHIONABLE!  You look RIDICULOUS!

    So my uncle from Australia came to visit and asked if I wanted anything.  I had requested a pair of sheepskin slippers (much like the pair I bought for myself when I was there) and instead, received a pair of mid-calf high Uggs.  The logo looks a little funny so they may be knock offs, but whatever.  I'm not opposed to owning them... but you won't catch me wearing them for the purpose of going out.

    The other morning, it was really cold, so I put them on to take my dog out for a walk.  The *are* very comfy when you first put them on.  And they're also incredibly warm.  All this is good.  But while I was walking my dog, I discovered that they're not very easy to walk in because the sole is not contoured to your foot.  It's COMPLETELY flat.     Also, it forces you to thump when you walk.  It's not exactly the most elegant shoe.  All this adds to my bafflement.  Why the hell do girls wear these like it's the best shoe on earth?

    Girls, you look stupid and these are bad for your posture.  Wear them to shovel snow or something, but there's really no point walking in them.  You'll just end up with fallen arches and back pain.  Which in the long run isn't much different from high heels which F up your posture, shorten your Achilles, and make your calves hurt.  At least they LOOK better.


    source:  http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2006/05/26/manolo_narrowweb__300x372,0.jpg

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