Sheepskin boots – a necessity or a luxury?
Regardless of income, prices or economic uncertainty, there are a number of consumer items that just can’t be overlooked, especially when it comes to the bare essentials of life. Believe it or not, sheepskin boots are one of these.
Whilst day-to-day purchasing decisions are less restrictive for some, there are millions of people around the world who have to weigh up their priorities before splashing out. Saving for a house or car, an unexpected increase in outgoings or a recession are common examples of such spending speed humps.
One possible means to keeping financial frustrations or lack of well-being at bay is to ensure physical comfort and one of the most susceptible parts of our body is our feet. There’s no doubting it – warm, comfortable feet on a cold night or in a polished floor house are seen as more of a priority than an unnecessary luxury, especially when it comes to cost cutting.
Let’s face it, not every householder can afford a heat pump, floor heating or the resulting power bill from an in-efficient fan heater running every other night of the week to warm their feet. Solution? Sheepskin boots!
Despite limitations, the worldwide demand for sheepskin boots continues to rise at a steady rate. It suggests that consumers view their comfort and warmth as a priority no matter how tough times are.
There are still many people, especially men, who have yet to discover just how beneficial a pair of sheepskin boots can be. Whether your feet are cold or you’ve just endured a hard day working on your feet, sheepskin boots literally take the weight off your feet and have them feeling like they’ve just been eased into a soothing hot tub.
Sheepskin boots have proven themselves as functional saviours since the 19th century when they were worn by cattle farmers. During World War I aviator pilots wore them to keep their feet warm in non-pressurized planes at high altitudes. Their international popularity was unearthed in the 1960s courtesy of Australian Shane Stedman, who sold their versatility and appeal to the US market. Since then, they’ve experienced the ‘snowball’ effect and are worn as snug fashion items by millions worldwide, including a host of international celebrities.
What used to be plain in style and mainly confined to the privacy of our homes, are now available with straps, toggles an buttons and worn almost everywhere, including the office, on the dance floor, out to dinner, at the beach and on the slopes after a ski. With so many colours to choose from, there’s just no limit to what they can be worn with.
EMU Australia, formed in 1994, is one of the world’s most popular sheepskin boot brandsnd also the leading sheepskin footwear company in Australia. They have combined innovative design and style with the overwhelming benefits of premium sheepskin and merino wool to produce a range of sheepskin boots that is unrivalled in every department.
Unlike leather or vinyl boots, sheepskin boots are naturally breathable and this helps you stay cool in the summer and warm and snug in winter, making it the perfect all season boot. You can see why sheepskin boots have become a necessity into today’s consumer market. |
