How to Tell Classic Tall Uggs are Fake
Brian Smith introduced America to sheepskin boots in 1978, which marked the beginning of the brand Ugg. Ugg markets their boots to "...consumers who value luxury, comfort and the highest quality footwear available." Because their boots truly do feature high quality sheepskin and other materials, manufacturers of lower grade boots often mimic their designs, attempting to pass off imitation Ugg boots as the real thing. However, there are certain distinguishing characteristics that you can look out for that will help you spot the fake one, especially when it comes to classic, tall Ugg boots.
Instructions
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Turn the boots over and look at the sole. You should see an official Ugg logo. Feel the Ugg logo with your fingers: it should be raised and textured.
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Bend the sole of the shoe towards you and then away from you. The sole should be totally flexible and not feel even slightly stiff.
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Lift the boots to your nose. Fake Uggs will often not smell of sheepskin but of dye. If you inhale a strong chemical scent, they're probably fake.
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Turn the boots slowly around in your hands and examine the stitching. With real Uggs, the stitching will be flawless and absolutely perfect. With fake Uggs, you'll see loose threads, crooked or uneven stitches.
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Grip the sole's width between your thumb and forefinger. Examine how wide it is. Fake Uggs will usually be around 1/4 inch and real Uggs will be closer to 1/2 inch wide.
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Grip the Uggs by the top part of the upper portion of the boot. Try to roll the boots down. With real Uggs, rolling them down should feel easy and nearly effortless. With fake Uggs, it will feel like you are fighting against the material.
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References
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Comments
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I got a classic tall ugg chocolate and they don't have 2 out of those 6 things. they smell a little and they are hard to roll down. I am very confused if they are fake or not. and I also got them at sport challet for around $150.
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I got a classic tall ugg chocolate and they don't have 2 out of those 6 things. they smell a little and they are hard to roll down. I am very confused if they are fake or not.
