A Word Of Warning

While uggs are comfortable to walk in and pillows your feet in warmth and softness, it also does little to cushion your feet with support. Therefore, this can be a problem for your arches, tendons and ankles, some podiatrists warn users. They recommend if you must wear this style, at least save it for short-term periods of use and not for heavy walking. In addition, keep in mind that uggs aren’t actually waterproof, making them a less than ideal choice for heavy rain and snow. These facts don’t seem to deter ugg fans, though, who think these negatives are far outweighed by the positives.

How To Tell The Real Thing

When it comes to buying UGG boots, there are numerous fakes you may encounter, particularly if you order online. You should know that the genuine boots have the name UGG embossed in the bottom. The fake ones usually have the name just written, but the letters are not raised. The fakes also tend to have uneven stitching, are made of poor quality material and have a slight odor to them that doesn’t go away. Major department chains such as Nordstrom, Macy’s or the Ugg Australia website itself are all good sources to ensure you are getting what you are paying for.

What It Costs

If you want to get in on this widespread trend, you may wonder what it will cost you. Prices for women’s boots start at about $120 for the most basic design. Some of the other variations go up from there. A tall calf “romantic” style design runs around $200, with a variety of low and high-styles priced in between this range. Boots adorned with fancy fleece cuffs are in the $200 to $230 range, while other riding and motorcycle-inspired looks can be found for between $200 and $300, depending on what you select. Men’s uggs range from about $130 to $200, while toddler and children’s uggs generally cost between $100 and $140. You can even find pre-walker uggs for your baby, too. These are about $50 for a miniature cozy pair. You can also find limited edition uggs available now only through the UGG Australia website. These range from $260 to $300. In addition, if you prefer to keep your ugg-wear confined to the privacy of your home, there are a variety of ugg slippers that sell for between $60 and $100 for adults, or around $50 for kids. Finally, if you have more unlimited money to “wear,” you can also invest in the luxurious sheepskin Ugg coats, which cost between $1,000 and $2,200.

So you can expect to spend between $120 and $300 for men and women’s UGG® Australia footwear, with adult slippers and baby/toddler styles starting at $50, while Ugg coats can cost as much as $2,200.

A Final Note

There is also a special batch of uggs that exist, which are hand-painted by some of the biggest name stars and then auctioned off through special auction held to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Those celebrities with artistic ability paint their own special designs for the lucky wearer right on the suede finish of the classic boot. The final creations are colorful and unusual, turning the plain, ugg-ly style into a beautiful one-of-a-kind work of art.