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Comfy UGG boots may lead to foot problems

March 15th, 2010. By AbiK

Remember when UGG’s first hit American shores? And you saw people like Pamela Anderson (Lee or Not-to-Lee?) wearing them in LA—even on the beach? And you were wondering why the heck someone needed boots that looked like they belonged in an igloo in 80-degree heat? And you’re still wondering—except now you realize they’re “like slippers you can wear anywhere!”—and people do wear them anywhere.

Because OMG they’re so comfortable! And fashion be damned—if Pamela, Miley, Reese, Jessica, Megan and Eva wear them (thank you coolspotters.com)—well, that’s the only testimonial anyone needs, right?

So here’s a testimonial that appeared in the Telegraph (UK) today that wasn’t exactly too fashion-friendly—it’s some commentary from Dr. Ian Drysdale on the ever-popular UGG boots and it ought to give some parents pause when considering whether to succumb to the wear-’em-to-school-cause-they’re-cool trend for their daughters. Dr. Drysdale, by the way, is head of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Here’s the Telegraph headline:

Ugg-style boots “damage feet due to lack of support”

It seems that UK podiatrists and chiropadists believe that UGG’s and there omnipresent knock-offs are leading to a rise in the number of people having pain in their feet and knees.

According to Dr. Drysdale, because the foot does not get the proper support on the inside, it will lead to more ankle, knee, hip and back problems. He goes on to say, “These boots are not designed for outside wear. Just because something becomes a trend or fashionable doesn’t mean it’s good or right.”

Amen (non-religiously, of course) to that.

What it comes down to is that this style of UGG boot is basically a glorified slipper—like someone took some classic Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Foot Problems, Product Liability, UGG, UGG boots
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