The UGG Tasman II “Chestnut” (stylecode 1174671-CHE) is officially a slip-on, technically a slipper and, culturally speaking, a sneaker by now. That last development is the strangest thing to happen in the footwear world in recent years – and I resisted it for a long time. I lost, obviously.
How the slipper won
There was a time when UGG stood for lazy Sundays and absolutely nothing else. Then a generation that values comfort over convention decided the Tasman could be worn outdoors, and ever since, the slip-on has been impossible to keep out of the streetwear scene. Fashion houses joined in, resale platforms smelled money, and the slipper started getting drops and sold-out sizes as if it were a limited-edition runner. You can laugh about that – I did for years – but the Tasman has achieved something most hyped models never manage: it stuck around.
The II: renovation without revolution
This Tasman II is the updated version of the original, and UGG was wise enough not to turn it into a different product. The suede, the signature braided trim around the opening and the cozy lining are all still there; the changes are in the details and the finishing. And “Chestnut” isn’t just a color but the UGG color – the warm chestnut brown that made the brand famous. If you’re buying one, you’re buying this one. Everything else is a variation on the theme. For anyone still wondering whether a slipper is allowed out on the street: society has already settled that debate, so all you have left to do is surrender.
The price of convenience
Now for the business side. UGGs aren’t bargains, and with permanently popular models like this one, prices can vary wildly from shop to shop – especially when demand picks up around the winter months and some retailers are happy to capitalize on it. Prices currently start at [sz_price_from stylecode=”1174671-CHE”]. My practical advice: buy this kind of footwear outside peak season whenever possible, and always compare prices, because the difference between the cheapest and most expensive retailer is rarely negligible with UGG.
Admittedly, reluctantly
The Tasman II “Chestnut” is no longer a passing trend but a fixture, and I’m writing that with the faint resentment of someone who once predicted otherwise. It’s a comfortable, solid and by now timeless thing – there’s not much more to it, and there doesn’t need to be. If you’re ready to give in, the smart move is to use the comparison tool on Solezilla: it shows the available sizes at each shop and which retailer charges [sz_price_from stylecode=”1174671-CHE”]. Surrender is allowed; overpaying isn’t.