First sported by Aussie surfers in the 70s, then LA celebrities in the 00s, ugg boots have now become a wardrobe staple for many British women. But choosing which boots to buy can be a difficult task. There are so many different ones available on the high street and on the internet. In the quest to find the perfect pair of ugg boots, we put 5 different classic pairs from different brands all available in the UK to the test. Which Aussie-style boots came out on top?
UGG Australia
Women’s Classic Short £150.00
UGG Australia is generally held to be the go-to brand for ugg boots so much so that the name ‘ugg boots’ has even become synonymous with the UGG Australia brand. And it’s no surprise. UGG Australia boots are well made from quality materials and the extensive marketing and high price have established them as an exclusive luxury item. But I can’t help but wonder how much of their retail price is for the quality materials and workmanship and how much is for the status that wearing a pair of ‘UGGs’ brings. To wear a pair of UGG Australia boots is to buy into the LA celebrity culture and lifestyle. UGG Australia is after all part of a large US corporation and the boots are made in China! All in all, these Women’s Classic Short boots are warm, comfortable, very good quality and available in a range of different colours. Apart from the price, the only negative point is the sole, which although better than many other brands, still does not have a particularly good grip and I imagine would wear down relatively quickly.
Wombat Leather
Wombat Classic £85.00
Wombat Leather is a relatively new brand of sheepskin boots that are made in Australia from luxury Australian merino wool. Although the range is very small with only a few styles and colours, their core classic boots are really special. These genuine Australian sheepskin boots are excellent quality as well as excellent value for money. Out of the 5 pairs of boots tested, the sheepskin was the softest and finest and they had the sturdiest heel and sole. The heel had the strongest reinforcement to prevent the collapse often seen in poorer quality boots and the sole was the thickest and had the most grip. This makes them perfect for cold and icy weather.
J.U.S.T. Sheepskin
Women’s Short Classic Sheepskin Boot …..£95.00
Although not quite as soft as the Wombat Classic boots, these short classic boots from J.U.S.T. Sheepskin were also good quality and good value for money. They kept my feet very warm and were very comfortable to walk in. However, I had the same problems with them as I did with the UGG Australia boots. During the test there were patches of ice on the pavement and I felt that these boots didn’t offer much grip. Also despite the heel being reinforced I still felt my feet slip around a bit. Overall these are a lovely pair of boots and I would definitely recommend them, although they are probably best kept for weather when you can be sure of your footing!
Bearpaw
Emma 8”Sheepskin £69.99
Out of the 5 pairs of boots tested the Bearpaw Emma 8” were by far my least favourite. Although described as sheepskin boots, on closer inspection only the insole of the boots was actually made from sheepskin. The outer is made from suede leather and the lining is just wool that isn’t even particularly soft. The Emma boots look nice from a distance but up close you can tell that they are not particularly good quality. The sole also has the poorest grip out of all the boots tested. Admittedly they were reasonably warm and quite comfortable but I would not recommend them as I really don’t think they are worth the money.
Emu Australia
Stinger Lo £125.00
Like the Wombat Classic, the Stinger Lo from Emu Australia is a very sturdy boot that is made to last! Although the grip is not particularly impressive the sole is dense, the heel is well reinforced and the insole has an arch support. These boots are very comfortable and would be fantastic for walking long distances. During the test my feet stayed well supported and did not move around at all like they did when wearing the boots from UGG Australia, J.U.S.T Sheepskin and Bearpaw. Like the Wombat Classic the Stinger Lo boots are also made in Australia from luxurious merino sheepskin, however this high quality comes at a cost. They are an excellent boot but unfortunately not as good value for money as the Wombat Classic or the J.U.S.T. Sheepskin Women’s Short Classic.
Source: http://www.justloveleather.com/?p=804
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