While there are some people who would buy nothing more than the authentic, there are also some people who buy knock off UGGs. There may be several reasons for this. Some may think they can look fashionable by passing off fakes as real ones. Others hope they can get the exact same benefits that they can have with real UGGs. There are also a number of people who only buy fakes so they can wear them for ordinary days so they can preserve their real UGGs. Many people may not know though that knock offs are a real waste of your money.



First, it must be understood that manufacturing fake uggs is against the law. Only registered brand names are legally allowed to make UGGs. Buying fake ones is just like buying pirated movies and fake designer clothes and bags. In a way, buying knock offs is a way of supporting illegal activities.

Consumers should remember though that there are many different brands of UGGs. There seems to be a lot of confusion on this aspect. Some people seem to think that there is only one brand name for UGGs and all other UGG looking footwear that bear different names are knock offs.

"UGG" originated from Australia as a generic term referring to sheepskin footwear. Although UGG Australia has had the term trademarked, other manufacturers continue to legitimately manufacture their own line of UGG shoes and boots. You can therefore buy real UGGs with a different brand name as UGG Australia.

UGG Australia however and numerous other UGG brands are being copied using sub standard materials and passed off as the real things. If you want to buy real UGGs and not knock off UGGs, then you should take the necessary steps to find out if you are not being ripped off.

The real, genuine UGGs are made of twin-faced sheepskin. This provides maximum softness, comfort and durability. The material also provides balanced and nearly perfect tanning. Some authentic styles may also use single-faced sheepskin but only when it is paired with equally durable and quality suede or leather. Whatever the style, shape and color, real UGGs give you the best and most comfortable feeling and protection in any season.

Knock offs that don't come with sheepskin or only cheap sheepskin will wear out easily and will eventually look and feel tacky. As many knock off users would know, fakes can make your feet feel uncomfortable and sweaty. Those that don't have flexible soles may even hurt your feet. They also end up getting ripped to pieces faster. Stitches and soles may come apart through constant use.

If you want to have the comfort, enduring style and durability of real UGGs, then buy only from legitimate sources. Even if you are careful though, knock off UGGs are everywhere and you might end up buying a pair of bad UGGs even if you don't mean to. Check both your online and offline store if they are legitimate retailers. Be especially careful when you buy from online auctions. This is where many fakes get sold.