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How to Spot Fake UGG Boots

Christmas is just around the corner and gift-buying season is upon us (that is, if it hasn’t kicked off in earnest in your area yet)! So start thinking and gift shopping now, or you’ll end up doing last minute Christmas shopping just when prices have already gone up!

Are you thinking of buying shoes as a Christmas present? Sheepskin boots would make an ideal gift this time of year, due to the frigid temperatures that winter brings. And if you and I are on the same “wavelength”, what better sheepskin boots to give than a pair of genuine and honest “UGG Australia” sheepskin boots, right? as they say, “Give nothing but the best!” But the problem is, where should you look for authentic “UGG Australia” sheepskin boots? Sure, you could say nohere are many stores in my area that sell authentic “UGG Australia” sheepskin boots, but are you sure that they are indeed genuine “UGG Australia” lambskin boots? And are you even remotely aware of the “controversy” or “dispute” between the Australian boot manufacturers and the American company that makes the authentic “UGG Australia” sheepskin boots? If you are not aware of this so-called “controversy” or “dispute”, then please refer to the Wikipedia article on UGG Boots.

Now that you’ve spent some time learning about the American and Australian “interpretation” of the word “UGG” and the background behind the “UGG Australia” controversy, let’s move on as I show you the ways you can tell a pair apart. of genuine “UGG Australia” sheepskin boots from fake ones. However, let me start by saying that all of my “tips”, “pointers”, notes and comments below apply ONLY to “UGG Australia” boots found in a “real” store and not in a “virtual” store ( like like those “online” stores and/or “retailers”), okay? For conciseness or brevity, I’ll talk about detecting fake UGGs among “virtual” or “online” stores in another discussion.

Let’s get the ball rolling by talking about the PRICE. Genuine “UGG Australia” sheepskin boots are quite expensive. I will not mention figures, because prices vary and change from time to time. But here’s what I suggest you can do to “eradicate” the obvious fakes: If there are multiple stores that carry UGGs in your area, check the prices of each and every one. If they’re all lumped into a small range, that means 1.) Either they’re all selling genuine UGGs, which is good; or 2.) Everyone is selling fakes, which is a shame. My point is, if one store offers a significantly much, much lower price than the others, then, in any language, that’s a giveaway that that the store sells fake UGGs.

Now, let’s say everyone sells UGGs in a very tight price range. What should you do next? Take a look at her LOOKS. Here are several visible ‘tell tellers’ that reveal fakes:

  • If one or all labels on a particular boot (both outside and inside) show “Made in Australia” or “Made in New Zealand”, then they are definitely fakes. Because Deckers has been making them in China for quite some time.
  • If the quality of the stitching is very poor, then it is a fake. Of course, it can be difficult to distinguish “very bad” from “bad” and “good”, but if they are obviously very bad, then the boots are fake.
  • Check out the black UGGs in the store. Genuine black UGGs have black soles and black labels with a white “UGG” logo, while fake “black” UGGs have tan soles and brown (or non-black) labels.
  • Ask for the “Dusk” model. If the “Dusk” presented to you is any color other than Brown, it is a fake. Deckers only does “Nightfall” on Chestnut.
  • Ask for a “Sundance” model. If you see a “Sundance” in any color other than Chestnut Sand or Chocolate, it’s fake. Deckers has stopped doing it in black. There may be old stock, but anyone selling large quantities of it is probably selling fakes.
  • While still on the topic of boot color, keep in mind that there are no “camel” colored UGGgs. So if someone offers you one, bingo!
  • On a genuine UGG, the sheepskin around the boot matches the color of the boot, but the sheepskin on the bottom of the boot, where the foot sits, is always natural (or “cream” colored). ).
  • Genuine UGG soles are about half an inch or more, while counterfeit soles are very thin, perhaps 1/4 inch.
  • Now try looking at the “size” tag on your women’s and children’s UGGs, if they have one. All European, UK and US sizes are shown on the Boys’ UGGs, while the Women’s UGGs only show US sizing.
  • If a blue card or brown “leather” tag (some of these may say “Manufactured by CGM Co. Ltd.”) is attached, or a tan or beige dust bag that says “UGG” or, sometimes “Snow Boots” goes with the pair of UGG, then it is a fake. Most “innocent” customers are fooled by this apparent “attention to detail” or “extra touches”. The truth is that no pair of genuine “UGG Australia” boots have a tag attached (or “sample leather”) or come with a dust bag or shopping bag.
  • If you’re bringing (or wearing) a pair of genuine UGGs, or one of your classmates brought your genuine UGGs, try comparing your genuine UGGs to some fake UGGs; a fake one that is the same “model” as your genuine UGGs will be taller or shorter than yours.
  • Also, while it’s still on the topic of side-by-side comparison, the “UGG” tag on the back of the boots is higher up on a fake and the lettering is different from the genuine UGG. The letters can have spaces between them in the fake, while in the real, they overlap. Lastly, the word “australia” in the “UGG Australia” logo is in a bolder font on the counterfeit than on a genuine UGG.

Now suppose the counterfeiters have gotten a lot better, and so far the UGGs you’re looking at have passed all of the above “visual” tests. There are still a few more ‘tests’ you can do to “eradicate” counterfeits. For example, try this FIT TEST: If you know your boot size, try ordering a pair of UGGs sized one “notch” higher than your size, then try wearing them. If they are genuine UGGs, they should fit snugly, or even be a bit baggy. Fake UGGs, on the other hand, are notoriously ill-fitting!

Do you want more “proof”? Perform these simple FUR TESTS: Look at the fur inside the boot. Genuine UGG fur looks fluffy and thick and should be a deep cream color. Fake UGG fur, on the other hand, is synthetic and they are thin and delicate-looking, and are “greyish” or “white,” rather than cream-colored. Now “feel” the fur with your hands. They should “feel” very soft. Then try to rub your fingers against them. You could identify fakes because bits of them would “peel off” or “peel off” even with just a light “rub.” Lastly, smell the inside of the boot and the leather. If there is even a slight paint or “lacquer” smell, then that is your indication that the boots are fake. UGG genuine leather doesn’t have even a hint of that “lacquer” smell, because genuine leather doesn’t have to be dyed to “pass” it. off like the “real thing”.

Let’s try a “new” approach to these “tests”; Instead of trying the boots, LET’S TRY THE SELLER. Here are some ways it can be done:

  1. Strike up a conversation with the seller about UGGs and where they are made. If he/she mentions that the genuine ones are made in Australia and/or New Zealand, then he/she is selling fakes. Similarly, if the seller does not list Deckers Outdoor Corporation (or Deckers, Inc.) as the “parent” company, then that is another sign that he is selling counterfeits.
  2. Try to “fake” a slight disappointment with the “model” or size of boot you were presented with, as if it might not be what you want. If the seller says, “Take your time choosing. I have many different ‘models’ and sizes for you to choose from.”, then most likely he/she is selling fakes, because UGGs are, by the very nature of their raw materials, in short supply or in short supply. Anyone who has a truckload of them this time of year is highly suspicious!
  3. Then look around the place and try to mention a “model” that isn’t there, ask if you can “order” it, how many days it will take, and where you can get it from. If the seller mentions getting it directly from their supplier in China, then they are selling counterfeits. While it is true that all Deckers UGGs are made in China, a seller or reseller does not source them directly from China.

That is all. I’ve already covered the basics here. This is by no means a “complete” list of ‘tips’ for distinguishing a genuine UGG from a fake; in fact, a fake UGG can pass all of the “visual” telltale signs I mentioned above (perhaps because the counterfeiters themselves have gotten “wise”), but certainly many fake UGGs fail the “FIT TEST” and “SKIN TESTS” mentioned above, while many of their sellers fail the “SELLER TEST” tests.

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