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UGG is a company that specializes in making sheepskin boots. They offer a wide variety of choices and styles. Unfortunately, with quality comes a price and there can be knockoff UGG boots on the market. Make sure your UGG boots are truly quality before you purchase them.
Steps
Checking Boot Size and Origin
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1Check the height of your boots. Fake boots are taller than real pairs; you might only be able to tell this if you have a real pair to compare them to, so either hold an old pair next to this new pair, or compare images online. Real boots have a 11 ¾ inch (29.845 cm) shaft height, and fake boots can be up to 2 inches (5.08 cm) taller.[1]
- The opening of your boots should be wide enough to fold down. If the opening is narrow, your UGG boots are most likely imitations.
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2Check the heel label for the proper font. If the font is large and stylized incorrectly, you will know the boots are knockoffs. The threads on the label of fake UGG boots will be mismatched and asymmetrical. The label on fake boots will be wide and sloppily stitched.Advertisement
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3Check where the shoes were made. Real UGG boots are made in China, not in Australia, as many fake boots will claim. This should be displayed clearly on the label. Also check for the registered trademark mark (R) on the boots’ soles.[2]
Examining the Packaging
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1Observe the box your boots came in. Fake UGGs will come in bulky boxes that are hinged and have handles. They will also use different artwork on their boxes. Real UGG boots will be delivered in a cardboard box with a lid, displaying the sun logo on the front and the company name: “UGG AUSTRALIA” printed on its side.[3]
- Real UGG boots will come in a thick wrapping paper with “UGG AUSTRALIA” printed on it.
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2Check the label on the box. Real labels display a picture of the product, and the top half of the barcode is colored. Fake labels may state that the boots were made in New Zealand or Australia, and will have a completely black-and-white barcode.
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3Check your boots for a hanging tag. Hanging tags are not used on real UGG products. If you notice a tag, the boots are almost certainly fake. Australian flags displayed on the packaging also indicates that the UGGs are fake.[4]
Ensuring the Boots are Authentic
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1Feel the fur inside the boots. Synthetic fur is slippery, silky, and even feels fake. Real UGG boots use fur that is a bit rougher to the touch. The fur should be a creamy color with a thick texture. Counterfeit boots have grey-colored, thin, synthetic fur on the inside that cannot be seen from the top opening. There is a layer of foam between the inner and outer lining of the boot.[5]
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2Bend the sole of your boot. Real UGG boots are easy to bend and walk in, while fake ones are stiff and unyielding. Gently try to move the sole of your boot to see how flexible it is; if it is difficult to move, the boots may be fake.[6]
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3Look at the security labels. Check the foil strip on the label behind the shoe size and the materials label on the left boot. If there isn’t a sewn-in-label, there should be a security sticker on the sole of the left shoe. Turn your boot over to see the holographic UGG label with a sun symbol. If the boots are real, when you turn the boot 90 degrees, it will change from black to white.[7]
Community Q&A
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QuestionAre my boots fake if they don't say Australia under the UGG logo?
Community AnswerNot necessarily. I checked the photos on UGG's website and most of the new boots don't have Australia on the heels. -
QuestionWhere is the UGG logo located?
Community AnswerThe UGG logo located on the heel of the boot. Some boots with buttons will also have the UGG logo on the buttons. -
QuestionAre my UGGs fake if they don't have the "Australia" label on the tag?Community AnswerNot necessarily. The new UGG boots do not say Australia on the label, but rather just UGG.
References
- ↑ http://www.yournextshoes.com/2009/12/how-to-spot-fake-uggs/
- ↑ http://mamasarollingstone.com/buy-cheap-uggs-avoid-fake-uggs
- ↑ http://mamasarollingstone.com/buy-cheap-uggs-avoid-fake-uggs
- ↑ http://mamasarollingstone.com/buy-cheap-uggs-avoid-fake-uggs
- ↑ https://fashion.wonderhowto.com/how-to/identify-spot-fake-uggs-345241/
- ↑ https://thecounterfeitreport.com/product/184/Boots.html
- ↑ http://mamasarollingstone.com/buy-cheap-uggs-avoid-fake-uggs
About This Article
To spot fake UGG boots, measure how tall the boots are. Real UGG boots will be 11 and three-quarter inches, while fake UGG boots are usually taller. Also, put the boots on and try folding down the opening at the top. If the opening of the boots is too narrow to fold down, they're probably not real UGG boots. If you're still not sure, compare the font on the back of the boots to the font on a real pair of UGG boots. If the font is too big or stylized incorrectly, it's a sign that the boots are fake. To learn how to spot fake UGG boots using the packaging they came in, scroll down!
