Well it’s a bargain if you happen to like Uggs. If not… move along… nothing to see here 
Now this isn’t perhaps the most seasonally appropriate post, what with it being July and apparently the British Summer Time. However unlike the mainland, us Northern Irelanders aren’t experiencing this fabulously warm heatwave. Instead we’re dodging rain clouds and bullets ( I jest).
So I think you’ll forgive me when I tell you that I just purchased a new pair of Uggs. To wear. Like now.
I’ve always fancied a pair in the “Cardy” style. I just didn’t fancy paying £125.00 for them. So I didn’t!
I shopped savvy and picked them up for £64.00 in Cruise Clothing. I bought mine in store but they’re also available here in pink, grey and light brown. The black is not reduced. Remember the “Don’t you hate when clothing shops reduce like that, by popularity of colour?” Errr well yeah I do… again. Grrr
Anyway definite bargain to be had, even if it’s not for yourself! I’m gonna order the pink for my besties Xmas pressie. I know she’ll LOVE them.
Word of warning or maybe advice though in regards to Uggs. Even the authentic Uggs are bad for your feet with prolonged wear. Due to the design and composition they simply can’t offer the kind of support that a trainer or laced shoe can.
Like a lot of people my feet naturally over pronate, meaning that my foot tends to roll inward at the arch area. A shoe without support at the arch area ie Uggs, flip flops, slippers will aggravate this and ultimately cause pain in the shins/ knees and in my case lower back.
So what can you do about it?
Well personally what I do is still buy the footwear I like the look of but I adapt the support offered by inserting my own gel insoles. I wear these in almost ALL my shoes now, and I’d say that 90% of my knee & back pain is gone.
You can pick them up in most sports stores these days. Shop around though as they can be pricey. I paid around £10 in DW Fitness for a pair, and then on holiday got a few pairs for 7 euro!
Hope this helps someone
xo
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Those insoles are a really good idea! Do you buy a separate pair for every shoes or can you transfer them?
I have done so far, mainly because I keep seeing different brands and variations and have to try them all. There's no hope for me really. But yes the much more sensible thing would be to move them from pair to pair as needed xx
Hi Arlene, those insoles sound great!!! I love wearing pumps because I'm so tall bu gt terrible pains down my shins whe walking. What would you call those insoles if you were looking for them in a shop?
Just ask for gel insoles. Although with ballerina shoes I'd go for a half insole that just tackles the arch. That way it won't lift your foot too high and cause the tops of your toes to rub xx
Like these wee ones http://www.jjbsports.com/sofsole-gel-arch//shop/f…
Aw thank you Arlene, you are very good for posting that link and sharing your wisdom. My feet owe you one
"Be kind to your knees, you'll miss them when they're gone"
You 're absolutely right for pointing this out, and it's not just Uggs that don't offer the support the foot needs, it's also those new trainers that are supposed to lift your bum etc etc… all ladies should be more informed!
xx
So true! I overheard (translate as eavesdropping)a girl telling her friend she fell down the stairs in those Shape Up shoes. Not good lol xx
You are my favourite person in the world for this suggestion. Turned 30 and my feet started killing me…never heard of gel insoles til now, but I have a feeling they are the answer!
Got the grey ones online for £64 – free shipping! Cause I'm lazy and thought I wouldn't be able to get my size in store!
Thank you for the tip! Hubby (@scribb) actually found it while checking your blog.
Miss you on Twitter x
Aww I miss you too bird! Hope you're all well. So pleased you got a bargain too
xxx