Ugg boots bad for your feet?

Uggs, Australia's famous luxurious sheepskin winter boots and similar products may actually cause foot problems. Podiatrists are seeing the negative effects from this sheepskin footwear. For example, check out this recent article in the UK's Now Magazine.

Many podiatrists stress people with different pronation in their feet (whether they are flat footed or have normal or high arches) will wear out shoes differently. Seems like people with pronated feet (flat footed) should shy away from Uggs.

“In flat footed people, Uggs, because they are so soft with little support, will wear out quicker and more severely when compared to people with higher arches," said Jaqueline Sutera, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.

Sutera also offers advice to those would want to wear Uggs for the look, but who still want to show their feet some TLC, “Limit use to about four hours daily.