To Ugg Or Not to Ugg, THAT is the Question - Reader Request
Ah… The UGGs question. Yes, yes, they are UGG-ly (tell me that joke hasn’t been run to the flippin’ ground!) but I think I’m gonna take the plunge soon. I really do.
Hot Mama Daily reader Tbabe wrote a comment yesterday asking the question:
“Hey everyonee…
alright..so, I was thinking of purchaseing the UGGS knockoff from gojane.com..I was just wondering if its worth it?”
Well Tbabe, there’s a few things you need to ask yourself. First off, I don’t have a pair either real or knockoff, so I’m noooo UGG expert (there’s my disclaimer!) so I can’t answer your GoJane question, but the one question you should ask yourself is this:
“Do I want the pair for FASHION or WINTER/WARMTH purposes?”
That is what it boils down to. If you want a pair to do a Celeb Same Look for Less type of thing, then at $12.99 @ GoJane.com for a knockoff pair, totally go for it (keep in mind the quality you’ll be getting at the price though b/c truth be told, that’s the best price I’ve seen anywhere).
However, for those of us (like me) who live in areas where the temperature goes to below freezing every damn day in the winter, and you have snow to fight with, then it’s probably a good idea to invest in a real pair (attention Montreal, Canada residents!! An UGG Australia boutique store just opened up last month downtown! It’s the only boutique in Canada at the present time. What perfect timing, huh? Just in time for winter and Christmas. How. Convenient.)
Whether it’s on-line or retail, a real pair of UGG Australia boots will cost you anywhere from $99.00 USD - $300.00 USD plus. Ouch. I know. Yeah, yeah, sure, you can find you a pair of UGG Australia boots on eBay, but if you are hellbent on getting a real pair, BEWARE OF FAKES. I found an absolutely wonderful real vs. fake guide (click here). Read it. Thoroughly. I learned sooo much from it.
The difference in price for a real pair comes with the style/height of the boot. I’ll stick to the classic versions for our discussion:
Classic Mini (around $100.00)
Classic Short (around $120.00)
Classic Tall (around $150.00-$200.00)
The one I have my eye on is the Ugg Ultra Tall in Chocolate (this color is sold out almost everywhere though!!! :(
Zappos is selling these $203.95 USD. Ouch.
If you look at the sole, you can see the difference between this one and the Classic Tall is the molded rubber outsole. If I’m spending that much for a boot, I’d like for it to have a sturdy snow and slush resistant sole b/c these Canadian winters are NO JOKE! I’m a chick from New York City, so while I’m used to snow, I had no idea how brutal the winters are up here in O Canada (am I looking for excuses to validate my possible upcoming UGG purchase??? Me thinks, yes…But I digress…)
The good thing about the real boots, from what I’ve learned, they can be worn in ALL seasons. They keep your feet warm in winter in cool and the warmer months. Hence the reason so many celebs in Cali wear them all year round.
Pamela Anderson was actually the celeb who made them super popular after being photographed wearing them on the Baywatch set back in the day, but she apologized for wearing them (earlier this year) since finding out they are sheepSKIN and we all know she’s a hardcore PETA rep. To be fair though, according to People mag, UGG responded saying,
“Sheepskin is a natural byproduct of the food industry. There is no animal abuse in our production.”
Anyway, if you want more information to make your decision (geez like what I provided wasn’t enough?!) SheFinds.com has a detailed UGG Australia buying guide complete with the newer styles and all. Be sure to check that out too.
So, in conclusion (dammit I feel like I’m back in college and wrote a dissertation on UGGs!), I say think of the purposes your boots will serve for you before making your final decision.
Tbabe, hope this helped! Let us know what you decide!
Edited to Add: As my blogging sister Wass’hot pointed out in the comments below, if you opt to buy real UGGs, you should buy a size DOWN from your regular shoe size. The shoes stretch quite a bit and you want them to stay snug.
C’mon tell me: real or knockoff (for UGGs)?
(Celeb pics courtesy of ASOS and SheFinds.com)
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11 opinions for To Ugg Or Not to Ugg, THAT is the Question - Reader Request
doreen
Dec 14, 2007 at 12:34 pm
I have a pair of the authentic Ultra Tall UGG boots and I LOVE them!! Super comfy and warm AND fashionable. I live in AZ where, honestly, they’re not all that practical, but I wear them every chance I get.
Pascalle
Dec 14, 2007 at 12:52 pm
Doreen, you’re the perfect person to ask then: since you’re in the desert (literally), do they keep your feet cool in the warmer seasons?
Wass'hot
Dec 14, 2007 at 1:42 pm
hi! I just can’t leave without my pair of uggs during winter time. I love them because they are easy to step in and keep the feet warm. I think it’s worth it to go for the real UGGS, especially that you can find good deals on the web. Don’t pay full price at the store please. Very IMP: don’t by your boots too big, because they enlarge very much after a few time worn… and it look very sloppy.
ok! i’m done! ;)
Pascalle
Dec 14, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Hey Wass’hot ;)
Yes! Good point! I forgot to mention the size issue.. I’ll edit the post now thanks!
Christina
Dec 14, 2007 at 2:34 pm
No no no. No. But if you must, you must go real. :) I am heading my warm blooded TX butt to Toronto this weekend, and I was scared of the cold already - and this didn’t help anything. Do I need to rethink my hatred of Uggs?????
doreen
Dec 14, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Uggs in warm weather just make your feet (and shins) hot. I only wear them when it’s cool.
But more often than not, it’ll be 90 degrees and I’ll see the college girls sportin’ the uggs and the super short mini. I think they’re regarded more as cute and comfy slippers than boots.
Pascalle
Dec 14, 2007 at 6:17 pm
Thanks Doreen. Yeah I figured there was no way sheepskin could keep one’s feet THAT cool in the summer. I guess it’s more for spring like weather when it’s in-between here on the East Coast.
Christina, um.. yeah I hated them too, but I’m totally rethinking the whole thing. And Toronto? Um. Yeah, you better stock up b4 you go. I told my mom the same thing when she was thinking of flying in (my mom lives in TX too) be READY for the cold! Winter hit us very early this year…
Meredith
Dec 15, 2007 at 12:17 pm
I have a pair of hot pink UGGs that I bought while skiing two years ago. I do love them, and they are as cute as a pair of ugly boots can be, but I don’t wear them out and about very often. They really are like a comfy pair of slippers, and for very casual occasions when it’s cold, they are perfect. But I’d never wear them to work or a social event. They are great for bumming around the ski lodge, though!
Found the Chocolate UGGs Australia boots!
Dec 19, 2007 at 1:02 pm
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kia
Dec 20, 2007 at 12:59 am
hey p! i was just thinking that i wanted a cool, casual and cute boot. i am so tired of the UGG, but the more i look around and can’t find an alternative, i’m being drawn to them. for my initial yawn on the ugg, i feel like getting the knockoff- also because assessing my need for them… to be worn and just plain comfy (the whole slipper that can be worn outside)- the $25 knockoffs from tarjay will do! walmart even had the sweater version for $15.. a steal!
Tina
Jul 4, 2008 at 3:51 pm
hey
i no dis is a silly question
buh are uggs gd 4 skiin??
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