Australian Sheepskin Association Inc.

Beware of Fake Ugg Boots

Consumers should beware of fake ugg boots. The dictionary definition of an "ugg boot" is "a sheepskin boot with the wool on the inside". An ugg boot must be made of real sheepskin. Due to the high cost of genuine sheepskin, one of the first warning bells will be a so called "ugg boot" advertised at a very cheap price. Make sure you have the genuine article before purchasing. Genuine sheepskin will outlast many synthetic products. Sheepskin is a natural product which breathes, absorbs moisture and provides a warmth and comfort superior to any synthetics. (Most synthetics become very smelly with wear). Real sheepskin has the wool tanned into the leather. Fake sheepskin can easily be recognised - if you part the fibres lining the boot with your fingers and there is a woven or knitted backing under the fibres it is NOT real sheepskin.

Care when buying online

Before buying online it's a good idea to carefully read through the website. Check that there is a physical address for the company, a landline phone number (not a cell phone) and a legitimate email address you can contact. Most genuine businesses are more than happy to make this information available. So, before you hand over your credit card details do your homework. For peace of mind when buying online we recommend you buy from one of our members.

Where to Buy?

The following outlets are members of the Australian Sheepskin Association Inc. and manufacture and/or sell genuine sheepskin products:

Aussie Things
http://www.aussiethings.com.au
Hamilton, Queensland, Australia

Australian Skins & Souvenirs
http://www.skinnys.com.au
Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia

Bindoon Boots
http://www.bindoonboots.com.au
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Chic Empire Ugg Boots
http://www.chicempire.com.au
Melbourne Victoria, Australia

Clobber Australia Pty. Ltd.
http://www.clobber.com.au
Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia

Down Under Boots
http://www.downunderboots.com.au
Alpha, Queensland, Australia

Eagle Wools
http://www.eaglewools.com.au
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

J & V Collections Pty. Ltd.
http://www.australianuggboots.com.au
Mentone, Victoria, Australia

Jumbo Ugg Boots
http://www.jumbougg.com.au
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Kenggi Australia
http://www.kenggi.com
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Koalabi Australia
http://www.koalabi.com.au
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Leather Life
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2/1291 Albany Highway, Cannington, Western Australia

Mr. Sheepskin
http://www.mrsheepskin.com.au
Maddington, Western Australia, Australia

Mortels Sheepskin Company
http://www.sheepskinfactory.com.au
Thornton, New South Wales, Australia

Ozitude Pty Ltd
http://www.ozitude.com
Braeside, Victoria, Australia

Snug Australia
http://www.snugaustraliauggboots.com.au
Ormond, Victoria, Australia

Snugg Sheepskin Products
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Sheepskin Shop
http://www.sheepskinshop.com.au
The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The Skin Shop
http://www.downunderuggboots.com.au
Carrum Downs, Victoria, Australia

The Ugg Boot Lady
http://www.uggbootlady.com.au
Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia

U-Boots
http://www.originaluggboots.com.au
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Ugg Boots Australia Made Pty Ltd
http://www.UggBootsMadeInAustralia.com.au
East Bentleigh, Victoria, Australia

Uggs-N-Rugs
http://www.uggs-n-rugs.com.au
Kenwick, Western Australia, Australia

Ugg Stop
http://www.uggstopuggbootsaustralia.com.au
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Urban Ugg Co.
http://www.urbanuggboots.com.au
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Westhaven Industries Disability Services
http://www.twosheep.com.au
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

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