So I bought these Uggs and I love them they're nice, warm and comfortable. While spraying the shoes I noticed the made in China label and paused... I thought Ugg boots were made in Australia?! Puzzled because the boots are nice and I bought through an awesome authorized seller ( thank you Snow River)! I decided to do some online research and boy did I learn a LOT! The best way to sum it up is:

* I prefer the" Ugg made in Australia since 1974* brand over "Ugg Australia" manufactured in China. I own both brands and the Australian ones are better and are holding up much better than the Chinese product. The wool also is much softer and looks better. I also purchased a pair from Mortels and they too are softer and hold up much better than "UggAustralia"

But I thought UGGs made elsewhere were all Fakes?!

That is a lie. IF your boots were manufactured in AUSTRALIA is made up of Australian wool, shearling, sheepskin and  EVA they ARE GENUINE UGG BOOTS! UGG is just a generic term for the style of shoe that is common in Australia. Australian Uggs are NOT associated with the brand UGG Australia ( the current UGGs you find here on Amazon).

The Ugg boot war
Decker Outdoor Company manufacture THE BRAND "UGG Australia". Deckers is a USA Company and all of their boots are MASS PRODUCED IN CHINA!  So look for the MADE IN AUSTRALIA symbol (a yellow kangaroo hopping in front of a green triangle which the Australian government approved ), IF you want genuine made in Australia, assembled in Australia using Australian wool UGGs. IF you want the Deckers USA Ugg Australia boots that everyone here is familiar with, buy them from an AUTHORIZED seller here on Amazon. A list of authorized sellers may be found on the company website. Snow River for example, is an authorized seller.

I was disgusted with everything I learned about the UGG wars and have purchased my second pair of UGGs DIRECTLY from  Australia through this company Uggs Made In Australia Since 1974. google them. you can also Google UGGs  Made in Australia to find other Australian based Ugg companies.