When worn on a regular basis, the uber-popular, sheepskin-lined boots may make feet miserable. UGGs may be ugly to your feet and ankles, causing discomfort to the knees, hips and back. The rich lining generates an ideal breeding ground for foot fungus infections. The bulky, hobbit-looking boots are so very comfy-cozy that fans hardly ever take them off, but they weren’t created for long-distance walking. “UGGs have little to no arch support,” explained Dr. Krista Archer, a podiatrist in Manhattan.  Archer is primarily worried about the boot’s roominess within the ankles and heels. Kids appear to shuffle about within,” she noted. Skin ailments like athlete’s foot and dermatitis also are usually a challenge with UGGs, Archer adds, due to the fact bare feet can sweat excessively inside the fur. She urges devotees to wear socks and spray the liner with an anti-fungal spray.

Source: International Business Hub [11/29/12]