I would assume that they are authentic. I purchased mine from a store, and they are authentic. They say "Made in New Zealand" in them. There are probably also different variations in the shade of the boot because of the suede exterior. As for the sheepskin, I'd assume that they should all feel the same. I would check for the Ugg tag inside and everything... just to make sure.. and that the soles look the same.
Uggs are made in Australia and New Zealand, and now I believe the USA and China, and I'm sure lots of other places as well. I read a great article about the UGGs brand that has been such a huge success overseas, the name was actually bought by a US company, and now no-one can actually use that particular name, even though uggs are actually a style of boot, like pumps or slides are a style of shoe.
There are many many different manufacturers of ugg boots, none can truthfully claim authenticity of the ugg-boot, only authenticity of their particular brand. IMO, there is no such thing as a 'fake' ugg-boot. We have been wearing them for years in Australia, although the funny thing is, here they are considered the epitomy of dagginess, and nobody likes to admit that they wear them. BTW. I'm not making fun of uggs, I wear them too, I'm just pointing out the funny cultural differences. :P
Anyway, about your question, Australia and NZ are huge producers of wool, and I guess the company sources their pelts from wherever they can. I heard that they also use pelts from China.
Originally posted by cat+Dec 7th, 2003 - 10:11 pm--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cat @ Dec 7th, 2003 - 10:11 pm)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-pinkcouture@Dec 7th, 2003 - 6:59 am If anyone knows where they sell them in Canada, please let me know asap!
check over the rainbow in yorkville (ive seen it there for about $350 cdn), TNT (not 100% sure if they have it), and i think i saw them at this shoe store at the corner of bay and bloor. good luck! [/b][/quote]
Thanks for the suggestions Cat!I should have specified which province though! I live in B.C. and I think you're talking about a totally different province thanks anyways!!
Originally posted by Alejandro+Dec 7th, 2003 - 2:22 am--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alejandro @ Dec 7th, 2003 - 2:22 am)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Scott@Dec 7th, 2003 - 1:41 am What is this madness about,I wonder? Cause they're rather dreadful looking to me
Tell me about it, Im sorry, but I can't find anything attractive on those boots [/b][/quote]
So true...i'm glad i'm not the only one who feels this way
Originally posted by leyla m.@Dec 7th, 2003 - 12:24 pm my mum wznt through INSTYLE yesterday and she saw a pic of KIM STEWART wearing those. she almost felt sick!!!! she actually asked me if she had "ILL" feet and she is obliged to wear those
SINK YOUR FEET INTO A PAIR OF THESE COMFY SHEEP LINED AUTHENTIC UGGS, THEN AND ONLY THEN WILL YOU KNOW WHY THEY ARE SO DESIRED. THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE RARE TIMES WHERE I DECIDED TO CHOOSE COMFORT OVER LOOKS AND NO REGRETS!
If anyone in NYC is looking for these Uggs, I found mine at Harry's Shoes on 81st and Broadway about a year ago. I beleive they still carry them. Also try Paragon in Union Square. I also bought knock-offs in pink on www.kidsboots.au. Those are heavenly, not to mention cheaper too..
PinkCouture, I'm not sure if your interested or not but in Regina (where my home is) they have an australian store that sells imitation Uggs, called Wildgoose or osmething similar to that. You could always phone them and ask them to ship them to you if you are interested. Regina, isn't exactly the most fashion forward city in the world so they aren't exactly flying off the shelves. If you cut the tag off, nobody would notice and because they are by an australian company and imported, i'm pretty sure they are good quality. That is, if you want a warm boot. Anyway just a suggestion. If you want the real Uggs, I understand.
Thank you for the suggestions everyone! Mehq, thanks for the info but I'm on a mission for real Uggs!I found out they sell them here at a store called Aritzia but they are sold out and only getting more in February! I wanted a tall pair of pink ones but they are only getting the short ones in for $285 Canadian I believe.
Originally posted by pinkcouture@Dec 25th, 2003 - 3:03 am Thank you for the suggestions everyone! Mehq, thanks for the info but I'm on a mission for real Uggs!I found out they sell them here at a store called Aritzia but they are sold out and only getting more in February! I wanted a tall pair of pink ones but they are only getting the short ones in for $285 Canadian I believe.
As far as I know, ugg only makes the pink and blue ones in the short style.
Originally posted by AlmostFamous+Dec 25th, 2003 - 7:38 am--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(AlmostFamous @ Dec 25th, 2003 - 7:38 am)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-pinkcouture@Dec 25th, 2003 - 3:03 am Thank you for the suggestions everyone! Mehq, thanks for the info but I'm on a mission for real Uggs!I found out they sell them here at a store called Aritzia but they are sold out and only getting more in February! I wanted a tall pair of pink ones but they are only getting the short ones in for $285 Canadian I believe.
As far as I know, ugg only makes the pink and blue ones in the short style. [/b][/quote]
Really?hmm..I suppose it all works out then!Thanks for the info Tay!
BTW. I'm not making fun of uggs, I wear them too, I'm just pointing out the funny cultural differences. :P
thanks anyways!! 
she actually asked me if she had "ILL" feet and she is obliged to wear those 
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