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Smith: Ski market was harder to penetrate than surf for early UGG boots
“The ski market was even harder than the surf market. Because their attitude was, well, we have mud, and we have slush, and we need rubber, you know, we gotta have Sorrells, and they couldn't see sheepskin being strong enough or waterproof enough to work in the…”
Brian Smith Jun 1, 2026 ▶ 22:50 UGG: Brian Smith. How an epiphany, surfers, and $500 launched an iconic sheepskin footwear company.
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