When UGG Australia first went mainstream, I bought a couple pair of boots that lasted me a VERY LONG time. I wore the same boots from my freshman year of high school to my freshman year of college. After 5 years, there were no tears, shreds or fading in the shoes. They looked nearly brand new. Well last winter, I wanted to purchase a new pair of UGG boots and decided on these very ones (Classic Tall in black). Almost immediately after putting the boots on, I noticed a decrease in the comfort. The wool lining felt harder, thinner, and cheaper. The entire boot, actually, felt much thinner than the ones purchased 5 years ago.

After less than a month of wear, one of the boots ripped at the toe. Mind you, these boots weren't too small on my foot, were never walked in water or snow with, and were waterproofed prior to wearing them outdoors. After returning them for another pair, the new pair also ripped, this time down the side seam.

Needless to say, I will never purchase another pair of UGG boots again. for $200, these boots should be high quality and instead are cheaply made. I now wear EMUs, which are much more comfortable and better quality.