Ugg Reinvents Its Iconic Slip-On Style with an Unexpected Update

The new Tasman Lace adds a functional — if not fashion-forward — feature to its classic slipper silhouette.

Close-up of a brown UGG shoe with red and beige fabric details and a loop at the heel.

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By Hayley Helms

Published January 22, 2026

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Updated January 22, 2026

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“The 20-Year Rule” is a widely accepted concept in fashion, describing how trends resurface roughly every two decades.

I’m old enough to remember when Uggs were the bane of the footwear world between 2010 and 2018 — and when they were the height of cool in the early 2000s.

While the brand has undeniably made a comeback from its dark years, these aren’t the cozy slip-ons I grew up with.

Case in point: the new Tasman Lace, which brings a unique, arguably utilitarian aesthetic to one of Ugg’s core styles.

Person wearing a sleeveless beige top, black shorts with side stripes, white socks, brown sandals with red straps, black wide-brim hat, and yellow-tinted glasses. — Uggs may be back, but they’re not the same slip-ons of days gone by.

What goes around, comes around

If the continuing ugly shoe trend is responsible for launching Ugg back into the zeitgeist, fans of untraditional footwear will go gaga over the new Tasman Lace, which adds a distinctive dual-lace system to an otherwise standard slipper.

Top view of a brown UGG slipper with red crisscross straps and a fluffy cream interior lining. — You have to admit — these are a pretty fun, if unexpected, take on a classic.

While there are obvious style points here — the two-toned laces offer both myriad tying options and a very unique aesthetic — there’s also subtle utility, too.

Brown suede slip-on shoe with red and brown rope laces and a thick rubber sole. — Could you potentially use these laces in an emergency situation? Sure. Could you also tie them in funky knots and experiment with your style? Of course.

Should you require a little more stability, the laces could be tightened down to provide a more secure fit, thanks to the daisy-chain like webbing that can be found near the sidewall and collar of the shoe.

Person wearing olive green shorts, white socks, and brown sandals with bright orange straps sitting on a white metal chair covered in pink flowers. — These are unique enough that they’ll go with anything you throw on. Sky’s the limit.

Like its more traditional Ugg counterparts, the Tasman Lace features the same ultra-plush feel that made the original aprés-surf slip-ons enviable in the first place.

Thanks to the suede upper, classic sheepskin lining and sugarcane EVA outsole, the stylish slipper is both lightweight and comfortable.

Availability and pricing

The Tasman Lace is available now on Ugg’s official website, with sizes selling out fast. The funky new style retails for $145.

Brown suede UGG shoe with red and brown crisscross straps and a flat sole.

Ugg Tasman Lace

$145 at Ugg

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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