Celebs, Fashion People and TikTok All Agree—This Controversial Boot is Back

Usually when a season comes to a close, we Who What Wear editors start reflecting back on the memorable fashion moments from the previous months while we prepare for the new days ahead. A healthy amount of debate normally takes place around our favourites, and the trends we think are most likely to stick around. One of which is a controversial cult buy that just about every major celebrity It girl, fashion person and TikToker has unusually agreed on. Enter: UGG boots. 

Yes, the divisive shoes of the early noughties are well and truly back. And while there has been much deliberation in fashion circles throughout the year about whether UGG boots are in fact cool again—much like the question around whether Crocs should be worn outside, or if Birkenstocks really look good with with socks—if 2023’s zeitgeist is anything to go by, the answer is a resounding, yes. 

It started with a few Gen-Z-inspired celebs wandering into 2000s territory when experimenting with their style—Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Kaia Gerber, for instance. But fast forward over a year, and the boots are near impossible to get hold of. And it’s not just the classic calf boots millennials will be familiar with from the first time around. There’s the embroidered Tasman slippers, the ultra mini boot and platform iterations now, too—all with a cult following to be taken seriously. Influencers, street style stars and major a-list celebrities are wearing theirs daily, now that the cold weather has set in. Not to mention the TikTokers all over my FYP. 

One thing’s for sure, there’s no lack of UGG boot outfit inspiration, just in case you were still on the fence, and we’ve included plenty of examples below for good measure. Whether you opt for a comfy legging and ultra-mini boot pairing, mini skirt and Tasman or a platform and loose jeans look, UGGs have turned out to be one of the most versatile (and of course, comfiest) shoes you can own right now. 

The only problem is, getting hold of them. Stock levels are low across the board, but we’ve scoured the internet to find the last few pairs remaining to link out below, and we’d recommend signing up for stock notifications if your size isn’t available. Keep scrolling to see the best UGG boot outfits, and shop the best styles below…

Next up, 8 Fresh Boot Trends That Are Already Dominating This Autumn

This article was originally written at an earlier date and has since been updated.