Half ballet flat, half sheepskin boot – Ugg’s latest launch for autumn is dividing fashion fans everywhere
Iconic footwear brand UGG has been behind some of the most popular and talked-about shoes of the last two decades, from its classic sheepskin boots to platform slippers that went viral on TikTok and even divisive Mary Jane boots. And its latest autumn launch is stirring up conversation.
In a star-studded campaign featuring Sarah Jessica Parker, Elsa Hosk, Rina Sawayama and more, the brand dropped its Zora Ballet Flat, a hybrid design that combines UGG’s signature sheepskin lining with the trending silhouette of a ballet pump. The result is a shoe that is cosy, fashionable and controversial.
Fashion fans are split, with some praising the design as the perfect blend of comfort and trend, while others are less convinced, and some are in the middle, hailing the shoes as ‘ugly cute’.
Love them or hate them, UGG has a talent for designing shoes that grab your attention. This latest style has already garnered popularity among celebs, with Gen-Z artist Pink Pantheress rocking a pair over the weekend.
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Priced at £130 for the chestnut brown flats and £140 for the black leather ones, UGG has taken the timeless ballet pump silhouette and reimagined it in its own UGG way. Featuring the brand’s classic ultra-comfy plush sheepskin lining, these shoes literally feel like walking on clouds.
Unlike other ballet flats that have unsupportive, thin soles, the Zora Flat has a lightweight EVA outsole that adds a little bounce and protection as you walk. Whether you’re heading to brunch or just looking for autumn shoes that feel like slippers in disguise, this pair has you covered.
Over on X, a fashion debate has sparked after a picture of Pink Pantheress wearing the flats was posted. One user wrote: “Just SPRINTED to buy these”, while another was conflicted, writing: “so cute but also so ugly but also so cute???”. A third likened them to “nanna’s slippers”.
If you’ve not been convinced by UGG’s latest controversial shoes, we’ve been loving Charles & Keith’s new autumn drops, as well as Marks & Spencer’s new season footwear collection.