The fighter pilots and bomber crews for World War I and World War II wore
UGG Boots in their airplanes for warmth. Back then, airplanes did not yet have pressurized cabins to keep in air and warmth, and at high altitudes, the air got cold—very cold. During these times,
UGGs were considered not just masculine items, but soldier’s gear.
During the 1930s,
UGG Boots became popular among male farmers and ranchers in Australia, where the warm boots were useful cold nights in the desert and the mild Australian winters. During the 1950s and 1960s,
UGGs became a fashionable item among West Coast surfers and swimmers to keep their feet warm while taking a break from the cold waters of the Pacific. And, of course,
UGG Boots have long been popular with cold-weather athletes, such as skiers, sleders, and snowboarders.