These are my favorite shoes hands down, but of course, they're Uggs, so why wouldn't they be? I get plenty of compliments for them. So... the good and the bad... They fit nicely, albeit they are pretty true-to-size. As such, trying to wear these with socks is a bit uncomfortable, but without, they are a dream on my feet. The wool feels great! The only complain I have is that, should anything like grass or that dreaded sliver of wood get inside your shoe, it embeds itself into the wool, and can be a nasty surprise should you attempt to put pressure on it before you clean it out. Mainly, you won't discover it until it's too late, lol. That said, they aren't terrible to clean once you locate the debris. I'd recommend making sure your feet are clean of any of that before you introduce it to the insides of your shoe. The other thing I'm not the biggest fan of is the staining. Water will stain these shoes, especially walking through a puddle. If you expect to wear these out and about (and why wouldn't you? They're Uggs) expect them to step in the occasional puddle. Yes, you will see that on your shoe pretty indefinitely UNLESS you go through the process of cleaning them. So how does one clean Uggs? Ugg brand DOES sell products with which to clean the boot. It's a bit of a process, but it does a nice job. Alternately, one can use a sponge or cloth, a bit of warm water, and a small amount of soap solution. Here's how I cleaned by boots. Please keep in mind that I am not a representative of Ugg, and that I am not using their recommended products. Mileage may vary. These boots are very finicky, so please don't get upset at me if you try this yourself and damage your boots. Soaps are different, solution mixtures are different, soaking times and clothes are different. IF YOU ARE UNSURE, PLEASE CONSULT WITH UGG DIRECTLY. PLEASE ALSO KEEP IN MIND THAT UGG SELLS A WATERPROOF VERSION OF THIS BOOT. 1) Start by stuffing paper or something into the boot as a means to help it hold its shape. After the boot gets wet, it WILL attempt to deform itself as it dries a bit. Begin the actual cleaning process by taking a mild toothbrush or shoe brush and gently brushing any physical debris off the dry boot. I didn't personally do this, because I don't have a spare lying around, but yes, it helps. 2) Gently dab a wrung out sponge or cloth onto the boot until it's just moist. Be careful not to soak the boot. You're just moistening the outer layer of the skin. If you have the brown shoes like mine, you'll easily be able to tell when the boot is uniformly wet. 3) Take your soap solution (a very small amount of mild soap in warm water) and go back over the boot with the sponge or cloth, focusing a bit on removing any extra dirty spots. The previous layer of water and brushing should have already released most of this. As before, be careful not to soak the boots. Don't press the water into the skin, just focus on lightly covering the surface. 4) Finish with a bit more clean water to remove excess soap. Place the boots in a location and allow them to air-dry. Do not remove the stuffing until the boots are dried completely. I would also advise against putting them in the sun, as that can cause the boots to fade. 5) Once dried, the boots should be uniform in color again, without all of the noticeable darker spots from the water. Wetting the entire boot during the cleaning process helps remove the dirt from puddles and other liquids, as well as allowing the boots to dry uniformly.
