Poking around the Piperlime site, I see that they are predicting a return of the mocassin as one of the three big trends. If that's true, and you are a college student, then I would suggest this style instead:
http://www.piperlime.com/brows.....=583855002
... because it's knee-high and laces up. Personally, I don't think *any* boots that hit at the calf are flattering on anyone. That's part of the problem with Uggs.
For the record... I wear Uggs, have worn them long before they became a trend, and will wear them forever. I have three pairs, ankle height (black), calf height (tan), and knee height (off-white). I don't wear them to make a style statement; I wear them for practical reasons: we tend to get a lot of snow in Boston, and I also can't stand cold toes. I wear them to shovel, to get in some exercise even when there's a foot of snow on the ground), and to commute in the snow (i.e., I bring along a second pair of shoes to swap into once I've reached my destination).
Also for the record... I remember wearing moccasins in my younger days. They were all the rage in middle school. We wore the kind that had no rubber sole. It was like wearing socks to school. Unfortunately, they quickly wore out and got holes, but that was part of the charm!
My best friend back then - who was always the uber style setter - had a pair exactly like the link I just posted! She'd wear them with long hippie skirts.
Ah... memories!
