If you’ve been through a major airport lately, loitered outside a coffee shop in Dalston, or sprawled out on the grass in Peckham Rye, you’ve probably noticed it: the reign of the classic Ugg boot is quietly being overthrown. But no, this isn’t about Birkenstock clogs making a dramatic comeback. The new cozy king? The Ugg Tasman—a slipper-boot hybrid that’s somehow even easier to sink into than its suede predecessor.
At first, I tried to resist. I already live in my Ugg boots—why would I need an even more slipper-like version? But the more I saw the Tasman, the more it called to me. With its signature central seam, zig-zag stitching around the ankle, and effortlessly cool slip-on design, it feels like the springtime evolution of our beloved early-2000s Uggs.
Fashion insiders have been onto the Tasman for a while. Off-duty models have embraced them, though you’re more likely to spot Gigi Hadid in the sportier Venture Daze clogs (basically Tasmans, but with a chunkier, grippier sole). But beyond the fashion elite, there’s a simple reason why everyone—from your stylish coworker to Rihanna—is slipping into them: they’re absurdly comfortable, effortlessly cute, and they pair seamlessly with everything from jeans to skirts and thick socks.
“There’s something about Uggs being so unapologetically casual, so unbelievably cozy, that makes me want to wear them on every occasion,” says British Vogue’s fashion features editor Laura Hawkins. “And in the office, they give off the perfect ‘I’m here to get things done’ energy.”
The Tasman takeover also fits neatly into the broader fashion slipper trend. Think The Row’s towelled hotel slippers from pre-fall 2024 or the shearling-lined statement pairs at JW Anderson’s autumn/winter 2024 collection. And, of course, the now-iconic Palace x Ugg collab—spotted on everyone from Rihanna to British Vogue’s very own Honey Sweet Elias, who practically lives in hers.
Sure, the Tasman might not be as high-fashion as its designer counterparts, but it’s got its own effortless charm. As for me? I’m fully converted. I’ll be keeping my black pair in heavy rotation. Oh, and the classic tan. And maybe the “burnt cedar” for rainy days. Because when it comes to Ugg Tasmans, one pair is never enough.
