Hi! Loving your content ❤ The main thing I’ve found with suede is that you NEED to spray it before you ever wear them in order to be able to clean them. The spray is like a protective layer that helps prevent those deep-set stains you can’t get out. I used to manager a shoe store - before that I always thought shoe care was BS but I swear it does make a difference. That said, even with lots of spray and care my lighter coloured Uggs do get stained eventually. I find the little square block with the nubby edges to be the best to get out staining but it isn’t perfect. Make sure you also spray after you clean!!
I felt like everyone sprayed their uggs back in high school when they were really popular… as someone from mass it was necessary so they didn’t get trashed. Guess Manchester NH missed that memo
If you buy another pair of suede shoes you can waterproof/scotchgard them and it will head off the dirt because you can just wipe it off like a pair of canvas or leather-ish shoes. Or at least that’s what I did.
suede is such a sensitive material… good shoecare starts even before you wear them for the first time.. suede protection spray is a must! really liked this video! 👍
I love this concept so much! I feel like this really helps to challenge consumerism when it comes to following trends and having brand named things. Also- I know your goal is to consume less this year in the context of clothing and shoes, however, I highly recommend the Gilly Hicks leisure brand associated with Hollister. I would be so interested to see you do either a in the fitting room or Try onhaul! I have my fair share of trauma from middle school with Hollister and just recently discovered their athleisure brand (it’s giving the same vibe as aerie). The clothing is so comfortable and soft and I feel like would be great basics to have!
I got the Ugg cleaning kit for Christmas and cleaned my Uggs for the first time after almost 2yr of wear! They look almost brand new now… you should try cleaning yours again, but more aggressive. Also fill your shoes with a shirt or something to get those creases out so the clean will be more effective!
I love my UGGs! The lighter UGGs are harder to keep nice. I have a light pair that is too far gone and those are the ones I wear for comfort and not looks when I want to avoid ruining the nice ones I have. My darker brown/chestnut color ones clean really well. I watched a lot of videos to learn how to clean them and think I do a good job and the products work for me. I usually use the bigger brush all over first and that removes a lot of dirt. And you use the other brush to scrub a little bit over the stains once the cleaner is applied to remove tougher stains. You can also use the cleaner again after they have dried if they are still dirty in spots. And the last step is that protection spray that helps to protect against the dirt and stains. A tip I learned is to also stuff the shoe with something to help hold it's shape and avoid wrinkles. I think that makes the difference as well. For the inside I use the big brush to get out dirt and fuzzies then put the cleaner/deodorizer in with a sponge. I brush it all through and blot any extra moisture with a paper towel to get any dirtiness out then spray the deodorizer and let it dry. Brush it out and it feels much cleaner and smells good. It's a labor of love! Dry cleaners around me in NY also clean the inside and outside of UGGs so you could also try that if it is offered by you. They also sell replacement insoles so I bought a pair of those for slippers that I had worn some of the fur out of after owning them for 3+ years. Good as new on the inside!
I got my first pair of Uggs in about 2007. They're the gray sweater ones with the buttons that you can wear folded down or all the way up. I wore them religiously for a year or two after getting them. And I can still wear them today. They've lasted me this long. So if you like whatever style Ugg fits your life, I saw go for it because mine are still going strong 18 years later. I recently bought a new pair in a different style, and I've been reading the comments about the best way to keep them looking nice. I don't wear them in bad weather, or even if there might be puddles outside, so I'm sure that's helping to keep them looking good. If you can, try to update us in a vlog in a few months about how your shoes are doing. Also your turtleneck and hair at the end are super cute! 😉
I love the nuance! I hate when people always recommend the cheaper dupe, cause it's bad for your wallet and the environment to buy clothes that break 💁🏼♀️
I love Uggs! I’ve had them since they became popular in early 2000s! My most recent pair I’ve had for 3 Canadian winters and they have held up. I clean them with vinegar and water and a toothbrush and they clean up well! I just got the Ugg tasmans last month for my birthday and I’m loving them! I’ve worn them outside on a few light no snow days and they are awesome. I’m an Ugg brand through and through, no dupes here.
This won’t clean the inside of your Uggs, but to fluff them up, grab a steel tooth brush (like a steel wool scrubber, but with teeth) and go to town on the interiors. This is what I do to fluff mine up and it works great.
For the dark spots, get the area damp. Mix a little Dawn dish soap in warm water. Dip a tooth brush in the Dawn solution and apply it to the darkened suede. Repeat as necessary until the spot lightens up. Wipe off with wet rag. You may need to get the whole shoe wet so it doesn’t leave a water mark as it dries. For the interior, use a mild soap designed for wool. Get the inside wet, scrub in the soap, let it sit for 20-30 minutes and rise with warm water. Let them dry.
UGG's were popular in 1992 way before the 2000's I've had the UGGs and the Bear Paw and the Cleaning kit is a must have from Day One. It kept my boots super clean and the inside spray kept the sheepskin nice and fresh and soft. Granted I live in Southern California and I wear socks with my boots. So keep that in mind. Thank you Rachel for doing a video. Durability is definitely the difference between the UGG vs Bear Paw my Bear Paws lasted 2-3 years where my UGGS lasted 5.
Very much agree. I live in Massachusetts and same deal. The cleaning kit and waterproofing spray prevents the salt (“snow”) stains she was talking mg about.
My nieces are between 19-22, and they love/loved Uggs growing up. My daughter is 12, and the Ugg brand remains one of the most popular brands among the teens/tweens.
I’d be curious if you compared a brand’s same pair of jeans but from different years. Like, 10+ years apart from their production dates. You can usually find that on the joker tag inside the jeans. It would definitely take more work with thrifting the old pair, but still something that could be interesting
Hey! You gotta spray the Uggs as soon as you get them with the protection spray. They don't get as dirty as fast & clean up nicer. I reapply the protection spray a few times a year too & have a pair of boots that are still in pretty decent shape, esp for how much i wear them after 7-8 years. Maybe 4 years ago, I asked for black Tasmins, and the hubs got me a pair from a local (love that he tried) alpaca/sheep vendor. They were similar enough that I didn't return them. But holy hell, they stretched out SO badly after 2 years that they would literally fly off my feet while wearing them with my irish dance soft shoes on, too. Like, it was dangerous to keep wearing them. I got myself actual Tasmins 3 years ago, and they still fit like a glove! and besides the insides being pretty smashed down, are in pretty decent shape (& I share them with a teenager!) just treated her & I both to new Tasmins, mine are green 💚!! TL;DR: invest in the name brand, take care of them, and they will last a long freaking time, making them worth the money!!
I really appreciate this video because I wanted the Ugg’s but didn’t know how they would work with my flat feet. Now I can buy the cheap and see if they would work for me and then invest in a good solid pair of legit uggs if they do work out.
As a Florida girl born and bred the thought of Uggs makes me start sweating lol but I appreciate the thought in the video for those interested so good job Rachel
If you do the perfume/ fragrance test, it would be amazing if you could use Dossier for the dupe. Always curious about the longevity of those products compared to the original
Definitely doesn’t have the longevity! But for SUCH a significant price difference, I’m willing to reapply if I want lol but usually u don’t care that much!
for the love of all that is fashion......all absorbent shoes need to be sprayed annually & before the 1st wear to prevent stains. not sure on American brands, but in Australia, Waproo is a good choice.
I've never owned name brand UGGS in my life lol. Back in the 2007-2014 I just got the Wal-Mart dupes. They used to be under $20 and amazing quality, can't speak to how they are today cause just in general clothing construction is not what it used to be. But those babies got me through EVERYTHING. Snow, rain, dirt, beaches lol. A pair would last me about 2+ years. I don't wear boots now cause my body is horrid at regulating my temp (yay 30s) I'll for sure sweat and/or pass-out lol. I'm also so paranoid about buying anything on Amazon these days lol. Like for clothing a good chunk of Amazon ish is just Shein/Temu/Drop ship crap and there's just a lot of resellers. If you image search you're surely to find somewhere selling the exact same thing for cheaper. Other product categories are also just being resold (& price gouged) or completely knocked off. Unless it's an ABSOLUTE need, I just avoid Amazon all together now and buy directly with the brand I want or go thrifting.
I bought a pair from a shoe store here in Canada on black Friday for $40 and they were the best purchase. You can’t convince me they are different from the “real ones”. They’re so good I almost considered buying a back up lol
One thing you can do with a real suede shoe is when they are too discolored stain them in a darker color with leather stain 💡 To clean the inside of real wool can be done with a special wool cleaner. I bought mine at the tack store as I also use it on my saddle pads 😅 Just make sure not to get them soaked and then dry them hot as real leather skin will shrink!
As someone who has been a life long Bearpaw wearer you are much better off getting a pair of those than either of these. The designs are so similar and they are still real suede and sheep skin like the uggs. Admittedly you do need to keep up with cleaning and sealing them from the time you get them but if you do that they will last years with hard wear. Sorry Racheal but you could have cleaned yours a lot better with that kit lol try really warm water and the cleaner, you won’t ruin the sheep skin. Because it’s a natural material it’s extremely hardy. You could probably even put them in the washer, in a washer bag, and they’d be ok! Hope this helps someone!
In 2nd-3rd grade (1979-80/81), I was REALLY hard on shoes ... like needing a new pair every 2 weeks. My parents thought maybe it was because I was getting cheapish ($5) shoes (there were 4 of us kids so ...). After contacting a boot/shoe store 35 miles away that MADE their own shoes and boots in addition to stocking other brands, my mom took me there because the shoes came with a guarantee. The owner guaranteed, IN WRITING, that the shoes would last AT LEAST 3x as long as the shoes I had been wearing or he would replace them for free. They were 6x the price ($30) of the shoes I had been wearing ... but they had blue suede uppers (treated to be waterproof and stain resistant). The first pair lasted exactly 5 weeks, so we made the drive again to get a new pair. That pair lasted 5 weeks and 3 days ... The third pair lasted 5 weeks and 6 days. The last pair last 6 weeks and 1 day. That was 22 weeks and 3 days (5 months and 4 days). I would have gone through 11 pairs of shoes in that time and been on a 12th pair. We decided that instead of getting the expensive shoes again, we would go to even cheaper ($2, unless on sale) shoes. They still lasts 2 weeks. Toward the end of 3rd grade, we moved and I went barefoot a lot more unless we were going to school, shopping, playing basketball in the neighbor's driveway, playing baseball or football, mowing the lawn, or visiting family. That summer, I would even walk to the park barefoot when I went to the swimming pool. I was on a baseball team, so I did wear shoes for practices and games. Around town, I wouldn't even wear shoes to go to the hardware/candy store, post office, local diner, pizza shop, or bank. My shoes lasted 3-4 weeks that summer.
I can relate. I was hard on shoes growing up. Fila, Nike, K-Swiss, and Puma brands shoes were popular at the time but those didn't last long for me. They only brand of shoes that lasted for me at the time were Reebok. Two pairs lasted about 4 months for me.
The answer to the fragrance dilemma is travel/roller sizes of expensive brands. Cost like $20-30 and it's all I need before I'm ready to switch to a different scent.
Uggs are really not designed to be worn outside as shoes, they’re only meant to be worn inside. Suede is not meant to get wet, nor is the sheep’s wool inside
i've been wearing uggs since the early 2000's. i also have dupes from costco, and koolbura boots (owned by uggs) and knock-offs by madden girl and i love them all. i once bought the official ugg's cleaning kit and had the same results as you. the kit isn't worth the money.
I'm in MN and agree that Uggs always look like crap here. I have never owned a pair because seeing people walking around in them is gross enough for me ha!! As for fragrance, I don't use any. Just my shower gel, lotion, deod and self! After working in the school for so long I don't bother- it's one of the top rules- no fragrances. It really affects kids/everyone diff so I don't mess with them. Once in a while I put a little peppermint oil on hahaha
Fellow Minnesotan, I bought a Kirkland pair of knockoff Ugg ankle boots at Costco. I don’t wear them in direct snow, but I do wear them for quick runs to store or kids to bus.
I’m sure I’m not supposed to do this but I just throw my uggs in the washer on delicate and let them air dry and they are completely clean and fluffy again. 😅
Ya know, I might just try this with my pair that doesn't come clean well with hand washing them. I've never heard it recommended but if they are already on their way out, what's the risk!?
I didn't jump on the UGG train. They didn't appeal to me. Plus I'm hard on shoes. I don't think the more expensive ones would last that long for me. I was more of a Timberland person. Especially when they started coming out in more colors.
I would love to see a fragrance dupe video! And I have to brag my biggest thrift come up of last year was finding a brand new pair of Taz uggs at Goodwill for $7!
Thanks for sharing such valuable information! Just a quick off-topic question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?
18:34 That green and purple checkered turtleneck looks amazing on you!
Hi! Loving your content ❤
The main thing I’ve found with suede is that you NEED to spray it before you ever wear them in order to be able to clean them. The spray is like a protective layer that helps prevent those deep-set stains you can’t get out. I used to manager a shoe store - before that I always thought shoe care was BS but I swear it does make a difference.
That said, even with lots of spray and care my lighter coloured Uggs do get stained eventually. I find the little square block with the nubby edges to be the best to get out staining but it isn’t perfect. Make sure you also spray after you clean!!
I felt like everyone sprayed their uggs back in high school when they were really popular… as someone from mass it was necessary so they didn’t get trashed. Guess Manchester NH missed that memo
If you buy another pair of suede shoes you can waterproof/scotchgard them and it will head off the dirt because you can just wipe it off like a pair of canvas or leather-ish shoes. Or at least that’s what I did.
Totally agree! That’s literally the first thing you have to do before wearing your Uggs! 😅
Can you do that to uggs without ruining them? Instead of buying the Ugg brand protector?
@@allidornbusch1544 Of course you can! Every spray that says it's suitable for suede should be fine. Worked pretty well on mine.
I came to comment the same thing.
suede is such a sensitive material… good shoecare starts even before you wear them for the first time.. suede protection spray is a must! really liked this video! 👍
I love this concept so much! I feel like this really helps to challenge consumerism when it comes to following trends and having brand named things.
Also- I know your goal is to consume less this year in the context of clothing and shoes, however, I highly recommend the Gilly Hicks leisure brand associated with Hollister. I would be so interested to see you do either a in the fitting room or Try onhaul! I have my fair share of trauma from middle school with Hollister and just recently discovered their athleisure brand (it’s giving the same vibe as aerie). The clothing is so comfortable and soft and I feel like would be great basics to have!
I got the Ugg cleaning kit for Christmas and cleaned my Uggs for the first time after almost 2yr of wear! They look almost brand new now… you should try cleaning yours again, but more aggressive. Also fill your shoes with a shirt or something to get those creases out so the clean will be more effective!
I saw a TikTok video about the Ugg since 1974’s from Australia and heard they’re even better quality than the US UGGs.
Yes I saw the same one
Can we get a tutorial for the cute hairstyle at the end of your video when you were wearing the green checkered sweater?!
I’d love a skincare worth it episode. Comparing high end vs low end of different brands or products ❤
I love my UGGs! The lighter UGGs are harder to keep nice. I have a light pair that is too far gone and those are the ones I wear for comfort and not looks when I want to avoid ruining the nice ones I have.
My darker brown/chestnut color ones clean really well. I watched a lot of videos to learn how to clean them and think I do a good job and the products work for me.
I usually use the bigger brush all over first and that removes a lot of dirt. And you use the other brush to scrub a little bit over the stains once the cleaner is applied to remove tougher stains. You can also use the cleaner again after they have dried if they are still dirty in spots. And the last step is that protection spray that helps to protect against the dirt and stains. A tip I learned is to also stuff the shoe with something to help hold it's shape and avoid wrinkles. I think that makes the difference as well.
For the inside I use the big brush to get out dirt and fuzzies then put the cleaner/deodorizer in with a sponge. I brush it all through and blot any extra moisture with a paper towel to get any dirtiness out then spray the deodorizer and let it dry. Brush it out and it feels much cleaner and smells good.
It's a labor of love!
Dry cleaners around me in NY also clean the inside and outside of UGGs so you could also try that if it is offered by you. They also sell replacement insoles so I bought a pair of those for slippers that I had worn some of the fur out of after owning them for 3+ years. Good as new on the inside!
I got my first pair of Uggs in about 2007. They're the gray sweater ones with the buttons that you can wear folded down or all the way up. I wore them religiously for a year or two after getting them. And I can still wear them today. They've lasted me this long. So if you like whatever style Ugg fits your life, I saw go for it because mine are still going strong 18 years later. I recently bought a new pair in a different style, and I've been reading the comments about the best way to keep them looking nice. I don't wear them in bad weather, or even if there might be puddles outside, so I'm sure that's helping to keep them looking good. If you can, try to update us in a vlog in a few months about how your shoes are doing. Also your turtleneck and hair at the end are super cute! 😉
I would love to see comparisons of denim. I have seen influencers love Walmart jeans and then obviously more expensive ones too.
I love the nuance! I hate when people always recommend the cheaper dupe, cause it's bad for your wallet and the environment to buy clothes that break 💁🏼♀️
I love Uggs! I’ve had them since they became popular in early 2000s! My most recent pair I’ve had for 3 Canadian winters and they have held up. I clean them with vinegar and water and a toothbrush and they clean up well! I just got the Ugg tasmans last month for my birthday and I’m loving them! I’ve worn them outside on a few light no snow days and they are awesome. I’m an Ugg brand through and through, no dupes here.
This won’t clean the inside of your Uggs, but to fluff them up, grab a steel tooth brush (like a steel wool scrubber, but with teeth) and go to town on the interiors. This is what I do to fluff mine up and it works great.
For the dark spots, get the area damp. Mix a little Dawn dish soap in warm water. Dip a tooth brush in the Dawn solution and apply it to the darkened suede. Repeat as necessary until the spot lightens up. Wipe off with wet rag. You may need to get the whole shoe wet so it doesn’t leave a water mark as it dries. For the interior, use a mild soap designed for wool. Get the inside wet, scrub in the soap, let it sit for 20-30 minutes and rise with warm water. Let them dry.
This was a great video!! I do appreciate the nuanced approach and don't need a solid answer.
UGG's were popular in 1992 way before the 2000's I've had the UGGs and the Bear Paw and the Cleaning kit is a must have from Day One. It kept my boots super clean and the inside spray kept the sheepskin nice and fresh and soft. Granted I live in Southern California and I wear socks with my boots. So keep that in mind. Thank you Rachel for doing a video. Durability is definitely the difference between the UGG vs Bear Paw my Bear Paws lasted 2-3 years where my UGGS lasted 5.
Very much agree. I live in Massachusetts and same deal. The cleaning kit and waterproofing spray prevents the salt (“snow”) stains she was talking mg about.
I found if you take care of the Uggs up front they clean up better and I have my Ugg boots since 2008 and look great.
My nieces are between 19-22, and they love/loved Uggs growing up. My daughter is 12, and the Ugg brand remains one of the most popular brands among the teens/tweens.
Some dry cleaners also clean UGGs! If you’re looking to invest into them further that could be an option.
Yes! Do fragrances
I’d be curious if you compared a brand’s same pair of jeans but from different years. Like, 10+ years apart from their production dates. You can usually find that on the joker tag inside the jeans. It would definitely take more work with thrifting the old pair, but still something that could be interesting
Hello!!! Could you do a video comparing MLM products to luxury or drug store items. Ie. Mascara?
This video was perfect timing!!! I’ve literally been debating Uggs vs “Fuggs” for like a week!
What did you decide on?
Hey! You gotta spray the Uggs as soon as you get them with the protection spray. They don't get as dirty as fast & clean up nicer. I reapply the protection spray a few times a year too & have a pair of boots that are still in pretty decent shape, esp for how much i wear them after 7-8 years. Maybe 4 years ago, I asked for black Tasmins, and the hubs got me a pair from a local (love that he tried) alpaca/sheep vendor. They were similar enough that I didn't return them. But holy hell, they stretched out SO badly after 2 years that they would literally fly off my feet while wearing them with my irish dance soft shoes on, too. Like, it was dangerous to keep wearing them. I got myself actual Tasmins 3 years ago, and they still fit like a glove! and besides the insides being pretty smashed down, are in pretty decent shape (& I share them with a teenager!) just treated her & I both to new Tasmins, mine are green 💚!! TL;DR: invest in the name brand, take care of them, and they will last a long freaking time, making them worth the money!!
I'm debating the mini Uggs ... Just being in Canada worried about salt destroying them
Costco had dupes recently.
Not an exact dupe, but the Dylan lined crocs have held up well in a Canadian winter (so far at least). And they are so comfortable.
Pro tip…. Next time you buy Uggs, put the conditioner on before wearing or spray waterproofing on them.. they last longer and are easier to clean…
I really appreciate this video because I wanted the Ugg’s but didn’t know how they would work with my flat feet. Now I can buy the cheap and see if they would work for me and then invest in a good solid pair of legit uggs if they do work out.
No sheep skin in used for the inside of the UGG. Its wool aka sheep hair.
As a Florida girl born and bred the thought of Uggs makes me start sweating lol but I appreciate the thought in the video for those interested so good job Rachel
If you do the perfume/ fragrance test, it would be amazing if you could use Dossier for the dupe. Always curious about the longevity of those products compared to the original
Definitely doesn’t have the longevity! But for SUCH a significant price difference, I’m willing to reapply if I want lol but usually u don’t care that much!
for the love of all that is fashion......all absorbent shoes need to be sprayed annually & before the 1st wear to prevent stains. not sure on American brands, but in Australia, Waproo is a good choice.
I've never owned name brand UGGS in my life lol. Back in the 2007-2014 I just got the Wal-Mart dupes. They used to be under $20 and amazing quality, can't speak to how they are today cause just in general clothing construction is not what it used to be. But those babies got me through EVERYTHING. Snow, rain, dirt, beaches lol. A pair would last me about 2+ years. I don't wear boots now cause my body is horrid at regulating my temp (yay 30s) I'll for sure sweat and/or pass-out lol.
I'm also so paranoid about buying anything on Amazon these days lol. Like for clothing a good chunk of Amazon ish is just Shein/Temu/Drop ship crap and there's just a lot of resellers. If you image search you're surely to find somewhere selling the exact same thing for cheaper. Other product categories are also just being resold (& price gouged) or completely knocked off. Unless it's an ABSOLUTE need, I just avoid Amazon all together now and buy directly with the brand I want or go thrifting.
I loved uggs back in high school but couldn’t do it this time around haha they remind me so much of horses feet on me 😂
Drinking game (posed with love).
Drink on every 'with that being said'... 🍸🍻🍹🍾🍺
There is a crease in the Uggs, too.
I bought a pair from a shoe store here in Canada on black Friday for $40 and they were the best purchase. You can’t convince me they are different from the “real ones”. They’re so good I almost considered buying a back up lol
One thing you can do with a real suede shoe is when they are too discolored stain them in a darker color with leather stain 💡
To clean the inside of real wool can be done with a special wool cleaner.
I bought mine at the tack store as I also use it on my saddle pads 😅
Just make sure not to get them soaked and then dry them hot as real leather skin will shrink!
wait PLEASE where is the pink and green sweater at the end from??
As someone who has been a life long Bearpaw wearer you are much better off getting a pair of those than either of these. The designs are so similar and they are still real suede and sheep skin like the uggs. Admittedly you do need to keep up with cleaning and sealing them from the time you get them but if you do that they will last years with hard wear. Sorry Racheal but you could have cleaned yours a lot better with that kit lol try really warm water and the cleaner, you won’t ruin the sheep skin. Because it’s a natural material it’s extremely hardy. You could probably even put them in the washer, in a washer bag, and they’d be ok! Hope this helps someone!
Cheap vs Expensive SPORTS BRAS!
Thank you 🙏
I personally think that it's a shame to spend so much money on anything.
Eventually, you pay for the name....
Uggs never went out of style in the Midwest/Chicago. I would say that having Uggs and multiple pairs is a sign of being more well off here.
In 2nd-3rd grade (1979-80/81), I was REALLY hard on shoes ... like needing a new pair every 2 weeks. My parents thought maybe it was because I was getting cheapish ($5) shoes (there were 4 of us kids so ...). After contacting a boot/shoe store 35 miles away that MADE their own shoes and boots in addition to stocking other brands, my mom took me there because the shoes came with a guarantee. The owner guaranteed, IN WRITING, that the shoes would last AT LEAST 3x as long as the shoes I had been wearing or he would replace them for free. They were 6x the price ($30) of the shoes I had been wearing ... but they had blue suede uppers (treated to be waterproof and stain resistant). The first pair lasted exactly 5 weeks, so we made the drive again to get a new pair. That pair lasted 5 weeks and 3 days ... The third pair lasted 5 weeks and 6 days. The last pair last 6 weeks and 1 day. That was 22 weeks and 3 days (5 months and 4 days). I would have gone through 11 pairs of shoes in that time and been on a 12th pair. We decided that instead of getting the expensive shoes again, we would go to even cheaper ($2, unless on sale) shoes. They still lasts 2 weeks. Toward the end of 3rd grade, we moved and I went barefoot a lot more unless we were going to school, shopping, playing basketball in the neighbor's driveway, playing baseball or football, mowing the lawn, or visiting family. That summer, I would even walk to the park barefoot when I went to the swimming pool. I was on a baseball team, so I did wear shoes for practices and games. Around town, I wouldn't even wear shoes to go to the hardware/candy store, post office, local diner, pizza shop, or bank. My shoes lasted 3-4 weeks that summer.
I can relate. I was hard on shoes growing up. Fila, Nike, K-Swiss, and Puma brands shoes were popular at the time but those didn't last long for me. They only brand of shoes that lasted for me at the time were Reebok. Two pairs lasted about 4 months for me.
The answer to the fragrance dilemma is travel/roller sizes of expensive brands. Cost like $20-30 and it's all I need before I'm ready to switch to a different scent.
Not the shoes on the bathroom counter!!!!
You can take uggs to a dry cleaner and that can help clean them.
I can’t do uggs. My feet sweat to much in them.
Uggs are really not designed to be worn outside as shoes, they’re only meant to be worn inside. Suede is not meant to get wet, nor is the sheep’s wool inside
Huh? Reread your comment.
@ they’re not, they’re slippers and house boots, not outside shoes. Suede is not water resistant and will get ruined really easily if you get it wet
I think they were originally created to be worn by surfers getting out of the water, which would make them an outside shoe.
They are 100% outdoor boots 😂
i've been wearing uggs since the early 2000's. i also have dupes from costco, and koolbura boots (owned by uggs) and knock-offs by madden girl and i love them all. i once bought the official ugg's cleaning kit and had the same results as you. the kit isn't worth the money.
I'm in MN and agree that Uggs always look like crap here. I have never owned a pair because seeing people walking around in them is gross enough for me ha!!
As for fragrance, I don't use any. Just my shower gel, lotion, deod and self! After working in the school for so long I don't bother- it's one of the top rules- no fragrances. It really affects kids/everyone diff so I don't mess with them. Once in a while I put a little peppermint oil on hahaha
Fellow Minnesotan, I bought a Kirkland pair of knockoff Ugg ankle boots at Costco. I don’t wear them in direct snow, but I do wear them for quick runs to store or kids to bus.
I think you triggered a lot of us with handling dirty shoes, but I can’t get over that you didn’t clean the soles 😩
YAY 💜
You can by new insoles from uggs and they’ll feel brand new again 😊
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Idea for cheap vs expensive... chocolate
You should have only cleaned one shoe from both pairs then you would be able to see the how much cleaner they were
I’m sure I’m not supposed to do this but I just throw my uggs in the washer on delicate and let them air dry and they are completely clean and fluffy again. 😅
Ya know, I might just try this with my pair that doesn't come clean well with hand washing them. I've never heard it recommended but if they are already on their way out, what's the risk!?
@ I’ve had my pair for years and wash them once every 4 months or so and they’re holding up.
@@Myjocalledlife I think it just seems too easy 😂
I didn't jump on the UGG train. They didn't appeal to me. Plus I'm hard on shoes. I don't think the more expensive ones would last that long for me. I was more of a Timberland person. Especially when they started coming out in more colors.
That's what E6000 is for.
Try dry shampoo to clean them
I would love to see a fragrance dupe video! And I have to brag my biggest thrift come up of last year was finding a brand new pair of Taz uggs at Goodwill for $7!
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Boycott ugg
Yes! Do fragrances