Regardless of where you’re from, Uggs were the teenage footwear of choice for the longest time. Growing up in Boston, a certain widespread “outfit formula” is etched into my brain: a Dunkin’ Donuts drink, a Coach purse, and Uggs—the holy trinity of middle-and high-schoolers across the city.
An L.A. stereotype—made famous by early 2000s paparazzi shots of Paris Hilton and the Olsen twins—was Uggs paired with sweatpants or yoga pants. It's also a look now making a comeback on celebrities like Addison Rae and Lily-Rose Depp. After all, it's the ideal chihuahua-walking outfit in California. I hadn’t worn Uggs since leaving my hometown, and for a long time, I assumed I never would again.
Even though I live in New York, it’s only in the last few years that I’ve started taking dressing properly for the cold seriously. I invested in a wool coat, insulated boots, thermal leggings and tights, and natural fiber layers like cashmere and merino wool. I hate being cold, and I finally reached a breaking point going into this winter: On the East Coast, Ugg boots just feel inevitable. Every editor I know owns a pair, and they have a reputation for being cozy for a reason.
So I caved and bought my first adult Uggs. I’ve been wearing them for winter errands and walks around my neighborhood, and they’re unbelievably comfortable, and, most importantly, warm. I even found myself saying, “These feel like mini furnaces on my feet.” Below, a roundup of five of the best-selling styles of Uggs—from the Classic Short II ones I have to the Classic Micro Slip-On ones I want next.
Ugg Classic Short II
I was going back and forth about whether to get the Short, Micro Slip-Ons, or Tall boots. I ended up getting the Classic II Short boots in black.
Ugg Classic Micro Slip-On
Who What Wear Senior Fashion Editor Eliza Huber has the Micro Slip-Ons, and now I want them.
Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boot
These Ultra Mini Boots are an ankle-length option. Associate Features Editor Ana Escalante told me she wants the Dark Pink version, but they come in Black, Chestnut, Caribou, and Sand as well.
Ugg Classic Mini II Boots
The Mini II boots are slightly taller than the Ultra Minis, so if you're looking for a bit more ankle coverage, these are ideal.
Ugg Elea Slipper
Senior Fashion Editor Allyson Payer wrote about how the Elea Slipper reminds her of The Row's Hudson Slides. It's in line with the fall/winter 2025 flat-slipper-mule trend, too.
