Ugg boots: how to distinguish the original from a fake

Ugg boots have long been an integral part of both women's and men's wardrobe. Children's fashion also keeps up with fashion trends, and such shoes are often used in images. Practicality, comfort, convenience - all these are the main advantages of the famous Australian boots. Due to the high demand for shoes, many manufacturers are selling fakes. Some of the copies are so high quality that it becomes quite difficult to determine the original, so you should familiarize yourself with the main differences between the products.

Sheepskin boots, or uggs, first appeared in Australia 200 years ago. An interesting fact is that the name of the shoe comes from the foreign word "ugly" - ugly, but even this does not affect the wild popularity of the products. The UGG Australia brand is one of the most famous and recognizable in the world, and the demand for the presented product is growing every year.

What is the reason for such popularity of Australian winter shoes? Here are some product benefits:

• simple and concise design allows you to combine uggs with different elements of clothing;
• high-quality and environmentally friendly materials are used to create shoes;
• The inner part of the ugg boots is made of natural sheepskin fur, which provides high thermal insulation qualities.

Since the demand for ugg boots is growing every year, and not all people want to buy original boots at a high price, many manufacturers produce high-quality fakes. Sometimes such shoes are difficult to distinguish from the original. If you want to buy real ugg boots, but are afraid to stumble upon a fake, you need to know what the difference is.

Many people are alarmed by the fact that the shoes, presented as real, are marked "Made in China" or "Made in Vietnam". But few people know that Deckers (it is this corporation that creates real ugg boots) has located its production in China and Vietnam.If the label indicates that the shoes are made in Australia (with the exception of the Ultra model), this is a fake. Also, Deckers does not supply models directly from factories in China.

During the purchase, you need to pay attention to the material and content. In the creation of original models, only sheepskin fur is used. It is dense and has a delicate creamy hue. In fakes, artificial materials of gray color are used. In copies, the fur is somewhat thin, and it can crumble over time.

You can identify the copy by the sole of the shoe. Real uggs have a relief pattern and a personalized inscription "UGG". As for fakes, the soles are flat, but some manufacturers do not lose sight of all the features of the original models. In this case, to determine the authenticity, you need to measure the height. In these models, the sole is 12-13 mm. In copies, this part is thinner, and the height does not exceed 6-7 mm.

If there is still a pattern on the copy, then you should pay attention to the transition from the heel to the main sole. Genuine models are characterized by smooth lines, fakes are clearly solid.

The sole of the boots is flexible, which is quite comfortable while walking. Fakes, even the highest quality, cannot boast of such a feature. Copies have a rigid and hard sole.

One of the most characteristic criteria by which you can check the originality is packaging.Since the beginning of 2010, the companies producing these models have been using biodegradable material. In the same period, there was a change in the design of the box, which should be noted. The model is displayed in color, and the barcode is indicated in red.

Another interesting feature that is typical for these models is the cards inside the boxes (2 pcs.). On one of them, shoe manufacturers express gratitude for the purchase. The same card contains information that allows the client to get acquainted with the properties of the products. Manufacturers warn that dark-colored shoes can stain fabric items. The second card contains useful information on how to distinguish an original from a fake (text in two languages ​​- English and French).

There are many different signs that allow you to determine in just a few minutes where the fake is and where the original is. During the purchase, be sure to pay attention to the quality of the seams: copies are characterized by fuzzy lines, the threads may stick out.

An important point is the indicated information from the manufacturer on the stickers (attached to the box). If Snow Boots is affixed to it, it is a fake. Such phrases are never indicated on original products.

It is worth paying attention to the toe of the shoe. In fakes, this part sharply sharpens, which is not typical for original products. In these models, smooth and clear lines are noticeable.