UGG® sneakers, clogs and sandals

How the casual line differs from the boots

UGG's sneakers, clogs and sandals share the brand's focus on soft, cushioned interiors, but they are built differently from the sheepskin Classic boots, and that changes how they fit and how they age.

• Linings. Instead of Twinface sheepskin, most use UGGplush™, a blend of upcycled wool and lyocell, or thin textile linings made from recycled polyester. A few add leather, wool jersey or a sheepskin footbed. Our materials guide explains how these compare.
• Soles. Many sit on lightweight EVA foam made partly from sugarcane, which UGG brands as SugarSole™ on some styles. Others use rubber outsoles, which are usually heavier than foam but more hard-wearing.
• Sizes. Classic boots are generally sold in whole sizes, and UGG's advice to consider sizing down is aimed at them. Casual styles vary: some come in half sizes, others in whole sizes only. See the notes under each model and our sizing guide.
• Seasons. Summer styles such as the Goldenstar Clog and the GoldenGlow sandal use thin textile linings, while the core Lowmel has a plush wool-blend lining and the Otzo Clog a wool jersey one.

Sneakers

Lowmel

The Lowmel is a fan favorite that has grown into a whole family. First released in 2023, it is a chunky, skate-inspired sneaker with an oversized padded tongue, a padded collar and two-tone flat laces meant to be worn open and loose; a second pair of laces comes in the box. The core women's version combines suede with a recycled canvas mesh, adds a mesh vamp (the front panel) for warm-weather wear, and is lined with a 10 mm UGGplush lining and insole over a molded footbed and a sugarcane EVA outsole. UGG makes it for women, men and kids, including toddler and baby sizes.

The family has grown quickly. The Lo Lowmel arrived for spring 2025 as a lower, lighter version with a mesh lining for warmer weather. The Lowmel Mule turns the sneaker into a slip-on lined with UGGplush over a sheepskin footbed, and a limited-release Lowmel Wedge with a hidden wedge heel followed in July 2026. Seasonal versions, such as a spotted print and an embroidered Meadow edition, have appeared too.

Fit comes up often in owner comments. The listings we checked offered the Lowmel in whole sizes only, and owner comments are split: many find it true to size, while others say it runs small, and some point to the thick padding around the collar and tongue. If you are between sizes, read the fit notes in owner reviews and check the sizing guide before ordering.

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Minimel

Introduced in January 2026, the Minimel takes the Lowmel idea in a slimmer, lower-profile direction; Hypebae described it as a gender-neutral take on the skate-inspired shape. It keeps the two-tone flat laces, with a dual-lace setup, and pairs a suede upper with recycled polyester textile on a sugarcane EVA outsole. The retail spec sheet we checked lists microfiber and textile linings rather than the UGGplush wool blend used in the core Lowmel. It suits anyone who likes the Lowmel's look but finds the original too chunky.

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Clogs

Goldenstar Clog

The Goldenstar Clog is a warm-weather clog: a suede slip-on on a chunky platform sole made with SugarSole sugarcane-based EVA, with a contoured EVA footbed and a recycled polyester textile lining rather than sheepskin. Its webbing strap swivels, so you can wear it behind the heel for a more secure fit or flip it forward over the top of the foot for an open-back look, and a hook-and-loop closure lets you adjust it. UGG files it with its sandals, and the Goldenstar name also covers sandals and other clog versions such as the Goldenstar Villa Clog.

This is a spring and summer shoe rather than a winter one, and reviewers often mention wearing it as an everyday slip-on. Unlike the Classics and the Lowmel, it was listed in half sizes as well as whole sizes. Kids' versions exist too; see our kids' guide.

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Otzo Clog

The Otzo Clog is the cooler-weather alternative: a sleek nubuck slip-on with a leather and wool jersey lining (the wool is certified to the Responsible Wool Standard, and the lining has a peppermint-based anti-odor treatment), a contoured EVA footbed and a lightweight rubber outsole that includes natural rubber. Retail listings show it in half sizes. With a wool lining and a rubber sole, it works as an outdoor shoe for fall rather than a house slipper. For sheepskin clogs and indoor-outdoor slippers, see the slippers guide and our page on platform styles, which covers the Tazz.

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Sandals

GoldenGlow

The GoldenGlow is a sporty strap sandal with a synthetic and textile upper, a hook-and-loop quarter strap and webbing made from recycled polyester, set on a flat, chunky sugarcane EVA midsole and outsole. It was listed in whole sizes only, and there is a big-kids' version as well. Expect a light, cushioned summer sandal for errands and travel rather than a sheepskin-lined slide; for fluffy slides such as the Fluff Yeah, see the slippers guide.

UGG's summer range changes from year to year, and other sandal families, including Goldenstar and Goldengaze, sit alongside the GoldenGlow. If your pair is not listed on this page, name the exact style in your review so other owners can find it.

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Comparison at a glance

Sizes reflect the listings we checked in fall 2026; ranges can change by color and season.

Which one suits you?

• You want UGG comfort in a sneaker: the Lowmel, with its padded tongue and plush lining. If it feels too bulky, try the slimmer Minimel.
• You want an easy summer slip-on: the Goldenstar Clog, with its swivel strap for an open-back or secure fit.
• You want a clog for cool days outdoors: the wool-lined Otzo Clog on its rubber sole.
• You want a sandal you can walk in: the GoldenGlow, with an adjustable strap and a cushioned foam sole.
• You need to stay dry: none of these are winter shoes. For rain and snow, see our weather boots guide, which includes the waterproof MetroTrek Hiker.

Men's and kids' casual styles

The Lowmel also comes in men's sizes, and UGG's men's casual range adds the Neumel lace-up as well as loafers and clogs; those are covered on our men's page. Kids' versions of the Lowmel, Goldenstar Clog and GoldenGlow also exist; our kids' page covers kids' styles and sizing for growing feet. Slipper-shoes such as the Tasman are covered in the slippers guide, and the Classic boots in the Classic boots guide.

How they wear and how to look after them

• Suede and nubuck pick up water marks and scuffs. Treat a new pair with a protector spray before the first wear, brush it when dry and spot-clean rather than soaking it. Our care guide has step-by-step instructions.
• Skip the washing machine. UGG's care guidance rules out machine washing and dry cleaning for its sheepskin products, and the same caution makes sense for suede shoes, whose uppers, linings and foam soles can distort.
• Foam soles are light and cushioned but can show wear at the heel sooner than rubber on rough pavement. Check the heels each season if you walk a lot.
• Mesh panels on the Lowmel family collect dust; a soft, dry brush removes most of it.

Own one of these? Owner reviews are the best guide to how a style holds up after a season of daily wear. Write a review and tell others whether yours ran small, true to size or large.