Since UGG® footwear is made of sheepskin and leather, they are naturally resistant to small amounts of water. We do recommend waterproofing them if you intend on wearing them in heavy snowfall or rain.

Definition from Wikipedia: "Ugg boots, or simply uggs, are a generic term for a type of sheepskin boot popular in Australia and New Zealand. (The term allegedly comes from the way the boot "hugs" the foot and leg.)"

No. In warmer weather (up to 80?F) the soft fibers act as a natural air conditioner, keeping your feet cool and comfortable.

Firstly, you could apply a special waterproofing agent for leather. This can usually be bought at any good shoe retailer or boot-maker. This helps to keep dirt and grime to a minimum as well as waterproofing the footwear. Be aware though, that once your footwear get wet, you need to apply another coat after they have dried. The next lot of instructions apply only to sheepskin footwear that have a single layer of sheepskin. ie. The skin is the outside and the wool is the inside.

We get this question regularly and the answer is NO! We sell our own products, manufactured here in Melbourne, Australia by our company, Binder Productions Pty Ltd. We produce a brand of sheepskin footwear called "Jumbo Ugg" and we are not affiliated to the US company that own the UGG Australia brand - called Deckers. The word Ug,Ugh,Ugg has been associated with a style (not brand)of footwear for many years in Australia so you will find many people advertising ug,ugg or ugh boots.

We only sell 100% Australian made products. All our products including ugg boots, slippers, rugs and accessories are made in Australia. We don't sell products that are made in China.

It is understandable that parents would like to keep their skater in stock boots as long as possible. Stock boots cost less, prices range from $250 to $475. They are also quicker to get, sometimes the same day of the fitting or within a few weeks. In some cases, a stock boot does not fit the design requirements or fitting needs of the skater.

Wool fleece helps maintain body temperature, making UGG® footwear appropriate for all climates. The wool will keep your feet warm down to -30?F.

Domes can be weather proofed by the installer by applying a clear caulk at each rib and or a foam weather strip between the rib joints and roof cap.

I think boots are one of the most important if not most important things. Make sure whatever boots you bring are broken in. I like Goretex lined for the breath ability and I wear ankle high ones do to a previous ankle injury but, you may want high ones for the island because of the amount of rock and potential slippage.

You can order them directly from Wesco or you can use nylon parachute riser cord which is easily available from sporting goods stores and surplus dealers. You can get 100' or 50 meters and spend very little. Cut to desired length then melt the ends so they don't fray. Be careful not to touch the nylon when it is hot and soft. You can get a serious burn because the heat-softened nylon will stick to your skin.

Yes, the boots are important. NYC requires that your boots measure seven inches from the top of the heel to the top of the boot. Boots must also be all leather, with good traction. Please refer to the following link for more details: http://www.nwyouthcorps.org/pdf/Boot_Specifications_2006.pdf There are many places where you can find boots. Locally in Oregon, employees of NYC receive a 20% discount at any Coastal Farm Supply store.

Yes, only if you are traveling on the Island Odyssey, Island Roamer or Snow Goose. Please bring rubber boots for sure. The closer they are to knee height the better and they should be comfortable. There are very few places that we travel where there are docks so you will be stepping into the water and onto the beach. Your boots will be very useful for walking in west coast rainforest as well.

Our requirements for boots are strict and non-negotiable. In the Adirondacks we may very well have to contend with rain and slushy snow, followed by rapid and drastic drops in temperature. That combined with a full day on the trail make it a requirement for you to be able to remove your inner liner to dry it out if necessary if you attend any of the backpacking sections. In general there are two types of boots acceptable for winter mountaineering in New York and New England.

No. Any pair of boots or shoes with a low heel will be suitable to get you started. You cannot ride in trainers as, having no heel, they can allow the foot to slip through the stirrup, causing an accident.

The hike announcement will specify if you'll need hiking boots and give a reason why. This is not a joke ? if boots are recommended, then you should wear boots. You will need good boots, well broken in and treated for water repellency. Boots do not have to be heavy, expensive or difficult to care for. Modern, high tech boots called "approach shoes" or "trail running shoes" are lightweight, waterproof and perfectly fine for day hiking or light backpacking.

Each boot information page shows the price for various configurations of the boots and any options which are available. Just scroll down through the information on the page until you find the prices. Note that most of our pages are long and designed so you can scroll down through all of the basic information instead of mimicking a magazine where we show you one screen at a time. My new Wesco boots are the same size as previous pairs I've had, but they seem tighter.