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Uggs Scientifically Proven To Give Your Feet Fungus

by Jamie Frevele | 3:20 pm, January 6th, 2011

It’s official: Uggs, the ugliest boots in existence that make grown women look like sloppy toddlers will give you foot fungus. Yeah, yeah, yeah, “They’re so comfortable! And cute! I wear them everyday!” Comfortable? Maybe. Until you start itching. Cute? I don’t know -– the dark, damp environment that is the perfect breeding ground for fungus that can burrow under your toenails? Oh, that’s just adorable, if you think gross things are adorable. And wearing them everyday gives them more time to breed fungus while you’re wearing them. Science wins, trend slaves.

And anti-trend slaves? Don’t try to act all cool about Uggs. You know who you are. “Oh, I was wearing them when only surfers wore them, before Britney Spears got her grubby little hands on them.” Guess what? They were stupid-looking then, too. Don’t get all Patton Oswalt on everyone over the dumbest looking boots in the universe.

Of course, technically, shoes in general can invite a dark, damp environment, the wool lining of Uggs might actually absorb the sweat that causes fungus, and the occurrence of foot fungus hasn’t increased since Uggs were thrust upon us all and took the streets. And my beloved Converse sneakers are probably prone to all the same problems. But you know what? Uggs are uglier. So, it’s your choice: Get foot fungus while wearing Uggs or a better-looking shoe. I don’t know about all y’all, but from this day forth, when I see Uggs, I’m gonna think foot fungus. Forever.

You’re next, Crocs.

[Fashionista via BuzzFeed]

Jamie Frevele currently interns for our brother site Geekosystem. You can read more of her opinionated scribings here.



  • Zara

    I’ve been wearing Uggs for 5 years and I’ve never had foot fungus… this is dumb.

  • troubleoh7

    I love how women are just NOT ALLOWED to be comfortable.
    Uggs are ugly so … no ones allowed to wear them and they can’t be popular!

  • ajjans

    THANK YOU for finally telling it like it is! I don’t care what celebrity wears them or how comfortable they might be. They are still the UGLIEST footwear ever made! My old worn out sweats are super comfy too, but I’m not gonna wear ‘em in public!!!

  • sshoosh

    There are ways to prevent getting foot fungus even if you wear Uggs all the time. Try using a foot cream with anti-fungal properties or just follow these simple foot care tips: http://pedimd.com/foot-health/dr-bob-footcare-tips/

  • bozekmm

    bahahahaha h8 u uggs

  • Amethyst2380

    I used to think Uggs were ugly, until I got myself a pair! any shoe can cause fungus and to everyone that dont like Uggs dont wear them!

  • cherry

    This is a funny article – well written. Hey, everybody has their opinion. I think uggs are ugly…I believe in being comfy and cute all in one. Maybe cause I’m a girly girl…oh, and Uggs make your feet look bigger. I defintely don’t need that!

  • Can21

    People can wear whatever they want. Maybe for you they are ugly, some other people may think your converse are ugly . Anyways, I don’t know why you hate them so much . That’s just dumb .

  • olga

    this is rude. and mostly bullshit. i don’t think uggs are pretty, but they’re pretty damn comfortable. fuck off

  • ObamaMama101

    Don’t offend the converse. 

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