What you need to know about Ugg Boots.

I have been getting some e-mail lately about Ugg Boots and the different brands that we sell on our sites http://www.ugg.com.au/ and http://www.themanufacturer.com.au/

What does it all mean? - read on.

First I want to say that we sell 3 brands of boots on our web sites - Jumbo Ugg (Aust Made), Mark Stone (Made in China) and Ugg Australia (Made in China)

What are Ugg Boots?

Ugg Boots are a traditional Australian handicraft. Aussies have been making this type of footwear for generations and it is a generic term for a style of footwear - in particular sheepskin footwear.

A while back an American company called Deckers Corp trademarked the term Ugg Boot and the term Ugg Australia - everywhere except the Australia and started making Ugg Boots (too).

Some customers (in the UK predominantly) believe that "Ugg Australia" is the true "original" brand as this brand is advertised heavily there - I presume. This brand is a great but expensive product and some people are none too happy went they find out these boots are actually made in China.

Some people believe that only Australian Made Ugg Boots are the 'original' ones and this is because it is well known that Australian Sheepskin is the best in the world (due to the unique weather conditions here) and they want the best.

Occationally people really wanted one brand got the other brand and they are not happy with us and that is why we give people a choice to buy the brand that suits them and their budget!

This year we started selling Mark Stone fashion boots due to the demand for a more affordable fashion boot - and these boots are flying out the door, the Cardigans are our biggest seller!

In Australia and in many other countries - Ugg Australia is virtually unknown and most people prefer the real Australian Made Ugg Boots (such as out Jumbo Ugg range).

Our sites offer a choice of what we think are the best Ugg Boots on the market.

Michelle

Mark This Day - My Husband Made A Joke

We drove by a psychic/mystic shop who's window was boarded up with a sign saying "boarded up due to car had crashing into the glass" and I said to my husband "I bet they didn't see that coming" quick as you like he says "How do you know it has happened yet - maybe they are just getting ready for it".

Cardy By Ugg Australia V Cardigan by Mark Stone

I finally have the new 'Cardigans' by Mark Stone - and they are up on my web site for $159 AUD (http://www.ugg.com.au/prod618.htm). I am wearing mine now.


I have also had a chance to compare the original Ugg Australia brand 'Cardy' (http://www.themanufacturer.com.au/) and the Mark Stone Cardigans to see what the differences and similarities are.


Ugg Australia Cardy are the boots that everyone in Europe is mad about. If you are brand conscious then these are the boots for you. At $219.95 AU plus delivery they are expensive but this is the genuine article. These boots come with tags and in the genuine box by Ugg Australia. They are made in China but have that fluffy sheepskin inner that we love love love.









Cardigan by Mark Stone - are a style alike boot from Jumbo Ugg Boots. At $159 au plus delivery they are substantially cheaper but just as nice and still with the plush sheepskin inner we love.

















So lets compare...

They look almost identical in colour and styling.
They are the same same sizing (I am a size 6 and both brands fit perfectly)
They are the same height and have the same number of buttons
The buttons have brand stamps - Ugg Australia OR Mark Stone











The soles are different as the genuine Ugg Australia is imprinted into the sole and the Mark Stone are generic.















And obviously the label on the back is different, and I think that the Ugg Australia sole is a slightly better match in colour but only slight.












**Note one has stuffing so it looks like it is wider but they are the same. It is just my poor photo.



Ugg Australia have a no exchange policy but the Mark Stone do offer exchange (see the web site)

It is also interesting that the American owners of Ugg Australia - Deckers Corp have now put a STOP on Aussies selling their boots outside of Australia - that means that if you are in the UK or US we will soon not be able to sell to you!!!

LUCKILY I have stock in my warehouse of both boots for a short time are are able to supply, but once I run out that's it!

If you want to e-mail me please do so on michelle@ugg.com.au or leave a post review or comment I would love your opinions and thoughts.

Web site www.ugg.com.au


Michelle

As good as it gets

Spoiled Daughter

I'm not saying my 13 year old daughter is spoiled but... After the school swimming sports I received a phone call from her asking if I would go to the McDonald's Drive Thru and get her and her friends some food and drinks.

Thing is, she was inside McDonald's and the que was too long for her to be bothered waiting and she thought I should swing by and make a delivery - and then clear off of course.

BTW - The picture is apparently an ad for a McDonald's store opening in India.

I tell my daughter to study hard and get a very good job because she is gonna need servants - seriously!

My new Web Site

I have just finished my new web site http://www.themanufacturer.com.au/ selling Ugg Australia Ugg Boots. I am excited about the software I used provided by http://www.clickngo.com.au/. Let me know if you want to start your own shop. It is cheap and easy to do.

Tip of the Week - Grocery Online

I do my grocery shopping online and some people find this daunting.

My top suggestion is to keep the dockets from the last few times you (physically) visited the grocery store and use them as a prompt so you can navigate the system with greater ease.

After you have created your list you can refer back as a record is kept on the web site.