My fashion sense, although not perfect, has always been a bit too picky for certain purchases.  Those Christmas sweaters with the little scenes on them.. Crocs (kids might be forgiven for this).. parachute pants..

Well, my cousin posted something on my facebook wall about the dangers of wearing Uggs. Quelle surprise!  I’ve always hated them.  I liken their wearing to sporting pajamas outside the home.

Dr. Ian Drysdale, the head of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, said, “Because these boots are warm and soft, young girls think they are giving their feet a break. In fact, they are literally breaking their feet.” Drysdale continued, “Their feet are slipping around inside. With each step, the force falls towards the inside of the foot and the feet splay. This flattens the arch and makes it drop. The result can be significant problems with the foot, the ankle, and ultimately, the hip.”

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Dr. Rock Positano, Director of the Non-surgical Foot and Ankle Service for the Hospital for Special Surgery, sees no difference. “Whether they are real Uggs or fake Uggs, we’re dealing with footwear that offers no substantial and necessary orthopedic support for the foot and the ankle.” He has many clients come to him with complications from wearing Uggs and pseudo-Uggs.