EXHIBIT 99.1

      Deckers Outdoor Corporation Appoints Angel Martinez to Its
                          Board of Directors

    GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2005--Deckers Outdoor
Corporation (NASDAQ:DECK) today announced that Angel Martinez was
appointed to the Deckers Outdoor Corporation Board of Directors,
effective September 16, 2005. He had previously been appointed
President and Chief Executive Officer on April 11, 2005.
    Doug Otto, Chairman of the board of Deckers Outdoor Corporation,
stated, "We are very pleased to announce Angel's appointment to the
board. Since joining Deckers, Angel has played an important role
evaluating and enhancing our long-term growth prospects and he has
been a key contributor to evolving our strategic direction. He brings
new energy and a fresh approach to marketing and branding, while at
the same time, helping us better understand how to fully capitalize on
the many opportunities that exist internationally. We are confident
his increased involvement will be a tremendous benefit to our
Company."
    Angel Martinez commented, "I am excited to further expand my role
at Deckers and look forward to working with the board to realize
Deckers' full potential both here and overseas."

    Deckers Outdoor Corporation builds niche products into global
lifestyle brands by designing and marketing innovative, functional and
fashion-oriented footwear, developed for both high performance outdoor
activities and everyday casual lifestyle use. The Company's products
are offered under the Teva, Simple and UGG brand names.

    All statements in this press release that are not historical facts
are forward-looking statements, including the Company's expectations
for future growth, among others. These forward-looking statements are
inherently uncertain and are based on the Company's expectations as of
today, September 21, 2005. In addition, such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause the actual results to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Many of
the risks, uncertainties and other factors are discussed in detail in
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2004. Among these risks and uncertainties are conditions
in the general economy and in the retail environment, the effect of
consumer preferences and other factors discussed in the Company's
filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company
disclaims any obligation to update or revise any of the
forward-looking statements in this news release.

    CONTACT: Deckers Outdoor Corporation
             Scott Ash, 805-967-7611
             or
             Investor Relations:
             Integrated Corporate Relations, Inc.
             Chad A. Jacobs/Brendon E. Frey, 203-682-8200