Most women in Britain seem to own a pair of Uggs but men here don’t wear them despite being the ideal footwear for the season. Female friends tell me they’re extremely comfortable and can be worn with pretty much any outfit, and they keep looking good as they age, so I thought “This winter I’m going to do it” and I did!

Most Ugg branded boots sold in the UK are made in China which can hardly be regarded as Australian, so I went online and discovered Ugg Since 1974. I chose the Burleigh Button boot in tan and the Designer Flip Flop in dark blue, placed my order and they arrived a week later

The care with which the company in Australia packs the goods has to be seen to be believed, and it almost seemed a shame to open them!

Sliding into the flip flops and feeling soft sheepskin between my toes was a truly sensuous experience; they’re gloriously comfortable and I can’t see I’ll be wearing anything else around the house for quite a while.

As for the boots, we’re in the middle of winter so I’ve been wearing them out and about constantly; I love the style, they’re supremely comfortable with bare feet and yes, a guy in Uggs has attracted comment!

Many thanks to those great people in Australia who processed my order, made the items, packed and shipped them; you have a satisfied customer who will be returning!