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UGG Boots - which ones are the originals?
louise1966
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I don't wear these boots, so am asking this on behalf of a friend, and out of interest. She has ordered a pair off a website, which has now been deleted from the google results - she tracked them down via parcelforce to China and was told they wouldn't make it across the border, as they were counterfeit. My question is that, as UGG is the generic name for this type of boot, and not the name of the company which manufactures them, is there such a thing as an original UGG boot? Surely, by definition, any boot which is made with genuine sheepskin of a certain grade, and merino wool, etc can legally be called an UGG boot?
At least if you purchase a pair of EMU or WARMBAT boots, and they have either of these names printed on them, you should be gettiing a genuine pair of boots of that particular brand.
If a pair of boots have UGG printed on them, how do we know who has made them? Apparently a company called Deckers manufactures them, as does a company called Mark Stone.
A guy called Brian Moore, I think, actually formed a company many years ago which manufactured UGG boots, but this type of boot has been in production for well over 100 years.
There was a legal battle in Australia between two companies, both of which were making and marketing UGG boots, to gain the right to own the name UGG boots. It was Emu and Warmbat I seem to remember.
So, if you purchase a pair of 'genuine' UGGs for £195.00, or a pair of 'counterfeit' UGGs for £59.00, is either pair truly authentic?
Any ideas?
At least if you purchase a pair of EMU or WARMBAT boots, and they have either of these names printed on them, you should be gettiing a genuine pair of boots of that particular brand.
If a pair of boots have UGG printed on them, how do we know who has made them? Apparently a company called Deckers manufactures them, as does a company called Mark Stone.
A guy called Brian Moore, I think, actually formed a company many years ago which manufactured UGG boots, but this type of boot has been in production for well over 100 years.
There was a legal battle in Australia between two companies, both of which were making and marketing UGG boots, to gain the right to own the name UGG boots. It was Emu and Warmbat I seem to remember.
So, if you purchase a pair of 'genuine' UGGs for £195.00, or a pair of 'counterfeit' UGGs for £59.00, is either pair truly authentic?
Any ideas?
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but there is nothing wrong in buying EMU uggs
the problem arises when, as your friend has found out, people go for the Chinese copies that are floating about
i think its a bit of an UGG minefield on the internet, best off buying from a known seller of the real thing, thats if your friend can afford too
Therefore selling boots not made by Ugg (or Deckers to be precise as they are the parent company) under the Ugg name would make them counterfeit.
The boots themselves could be legally sold if sold under a different name, Igg boots for example, or just under a generic "sheep skin boot" category.
Simple answer, the ones from Ugg Australia.
The original ones (mens classic shorts) are the originals which were worn by the Australian sheep farmers/shearers and are seen on men still to this day.
http://www.uggaustralia.com/ProductDetails.aspx?gID=m&productID=5800&model=Classic+Short
They are the originals (also available in womens sizes) and by far the best.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugg_boots
My best ones are from New Zealand.
I went on that website, and that was my impression also.
Thanks for all replies.
I bought mine from Bank (and got the certificate of authenticity etc). But Ugg Australia, Bank and other reputable stores are going to be the best.