Love them or hate them, UGG boots are a certifiably iconic in the world of footwear. Like Birkenstocks and Clogs, UGGs are one of those ugly-comfy shoes that have somehow stood the test of time (yes, Y2K, we are looking at you) and become a timeless wardrobe staple.
Uggs have always been about comfort — they’re the boots you slip over your joggers to run to the shop or the fur-lined slippers you slide into on a chilly autumn morning. They are not the shoes you reach for when you’re styling jeans with a nice top for an evening out on the town. At least, they weren’t until now.
Seeing the words “UGGs” and “heels” together is likely to fill you with a mixture of horror and confusion. But, yes, UGGs have just released a new line — oh so aptly called New Heights —featuring a range of brand new heeled platform models. And, naturally, Jennifer Lopez was the first celeb to make the case for them. (There’s a ‘new heights’ Bennifer divorce pun in there somewhere.)
As true UGG afficionados will know, this isn’t technically the first time Ugg has flirted with adding a little height to their classic shoe. In fact, they began adding a few tentative inches a few seasons ago. Their New Heights line, however, marks — well — new heights for the brand, as they debut platform boots that are higher than ever before.
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Lopez, a long-time fan of the brand, repped a pair of her own platform UGGs, pairing them with ultra wide jeans, a croc-skin Hermès bag and a tight long-sleeved shirt. Although they were not exactly the boots of the New Heights line, they did have a chunky boho heel.
One thing’s for sure: if you’re looking for a fashion milestone that marks the start of autumn 2024, look no further than the launch of the first UGG boots with heels.
A version of this article originally appeared on GLAMOUR Spain.