Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Questions You Should Ask About Discounted Ugg Boots

By Abigail Madisson

More and more people are in search of discounted UGG boots. Unfortunately, they aren't always very easy to find. Before you buy UGGs which you think are discounted, you should ask yourself a few important UGG-related questions.

Are there authentic discount UGG boots?

Real UGG boots are made from real Australian sheepskin. They are built to be comfortable, flexible and durable. Real UGGs can also keep your feet comfortable in both cold and warm days. UGGs keep you warm but takes away the sweat and lets your feet breathe. These are only some of the reasons why authentic UGGs are expensive.

Some UGGs may, however, be bought with discounts. Some stores may put on a sale during off season. All you need to do is to wait for the UGGs buying craze to wear out before buying yourself your own pair.

Where can you get UGGs with discounts?

Local reputable shoe stores may have sale seasons. Many of these stores may sell UGGs at a discount. For some people though, it is definitely more convenient to buy discounted UGG boots online. Many reputable sites also go on sale during off seasons.

Auction sites are also great sources for discounted UGG boots. The really cheap UGGs are almost always second hand pairs. You probably cannot buy authentic brand new UGGs from online auctions. Very low prices on seemingly authentic new UGGs are a definite sign that they are most likely fakes.

Why do some retailers sell UGGs but don't bear the UGG label?

UGGs has the registered name of UGG Australia. UGGs however is also a generic term that has been in use in Australia for decades. Before people came to know UGGs as a proper name, Australians have already been referring to their sheepskin boots as UGGs. Some companies also manufacture real sheepskin boots but call it by some other brand. They may not belong to the UGG Australia brand but they aren't necessarily fakes. Some of these other brands might be cheaper.

How can you spot fakes?

This really depends on the UGGs brand you want to buy. If you want to buy only the UGG Australia brand, then there are online guidelines that you can use to help you spot fakes. One great idea would be to look for online pictures comparing fakes and authentic ones. Some fake ones will have less fluffy fur and differently printed brand labels. Most UGG Australia UGGs are also now manufactured in China and not in Australia or New Zealand as some tags might claim. There are many other online tips to help you evaluate a pair that you would like to buy.

What are fakes made of and why aren't they any good to wear?

Usually, fake UGG boots can be made of a variety of materials. They can be made of some other animal's skin or some synthetic material that looks like sheepskin or wool. These fakes however are definitely a waste of your money. They may definitely make you look fashionable and wearing the real thing but fakes don't feel or function like real UGGs. You could end up feeling really uncomfortable and sweaty with imitation UGGs. - 16651

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