When the temps are in the negatives, the streets are rife with snow drifts, and you still have ten blocks to walk to the subway, you don’t want to be wearing just any shoes. Something waterproof is a must—but nothing ruins a winter outfit faster than pulling on the dull, unwieldy rubber boots that have become your rough-weather warriors (and show the scars from many a season.) As much as we endorse risking it all for the fit, getting frostbitten toes for the sake of fashion isn’t the move, either. The challenge: finding footwear that can brave winter’s worst without costing you major style points. Thankfully, you can leave the battle-worn rain boots and garish galoshes in the closet this year. With the latest iteration of UGG’s Men’s Weatherized Collection, you don’t have to decide between form or function—you can have both.
UGG has been a staple of fall and winter footwear since the launch of its Classic Boot in the late ‘70s. But like anything ahead of its time, the brand wouldn’t truly step into the spotlight until the new millennium. Anyone alive during Y2K remembers how inescapable UGG was in the early aughts. Fast forward to last winter, and UGG fever returned in full force with the rise of the uber-chic ultra mini platforms. Now, the SoCal-based lifestyle brand is saving your low-temp looks with three fresh takes on its iconic heritage styles.
First up: a reinvented Tasman that’s ready to become your new rainy-day favorite. Crafted with waterproof suede for easy outfit coordination, the slip-on Tasman Weather Hybrid is a subtle stunner in all-black or a statement-maker in a chestnut-and-blue colorway. Post Malone rocks the latter pair in the collection’s campaign, the latest step in his journey to becoming a low-key style icon. In the new Tasmans, the rapper (accompanied by Jasper, the horse) swiftly passes through a ghost town riddled with puddles, but the excursion is halted when Malone can’t convince his UGG-less companion to brave the water. You know how the phrase goes: you can lead a horse…
For those who prefer a chukka boot—the classic style that’s refined enough for the office but also durable enough for stormy days—there’s the Neumel Weather Hybrid. Like its cozy counterpart, this shoe evokes the sensation of walking on clouds—a storm cloud that is—courtesy of UGGplush™ upcycled wool lining. While we all wish we could wear our OG UGG boots to work, the comfy favorites aren’t exactly office attire (depending on who you ask). The upgraded Neumel delivers the comfort of the classic boot in a dressier form. Its sleek look is complemented by Spider Rubber® outsole pods that give you the extra traction you need when the weather turns.
Rounding out the new collection is the Neumel High Weather Hybrid, AKA the sneaker of boots. Boasting a high-top-inspired design with a padded collar, the hybrid Neumel brings a streetwear sensibility to cold-weather dressing. The striking shoe’s gleaming full-grain leather exterior features a permanent guard that will keep you dry and warm when the world is anything but.
With the new installment of the Men’s Weatherized Collection, UGG is poised to dominate winter fashion once again. The trio of reimagined Tasman and Neumel icons are as bold as they are functional, paving the way for waterproof footwear that actually elevates your look instead of watering it down. Let winter send its worst. In these boots, you can handle it all.
Want to elevate your frigid fits? Click here to discover the Men’s Weatherized Collection from UGG.