OK LADIES...I purchased these slippers for my mother...
And THIS is what SHE had to say today when they arrived and she tried them on...
"The 'UGG' slipper is UGGly in comparison."
I know UGGs and I know the 'EMU' brand as well (and let's not forget the EFU ~ AUSTRALIAN MADE boots) You get what you pay for. If your vain, buy UGG, if you don't mind an 'EMU' tag, buy EMU.
The sheepskin IS from Australia, the outter shell IS real cowhide [obviously dyed for the plum color]. The UGG brand is made in Thailand.
And furthermore, the ever-so-popular UGG is merely a STYLE of Aussie boot. Someone just grabbed the style early on and used it as a brand name.
Do your research. Buy and compare.
Happy Holidays AND Shopping Ladies,
Sincerely,
Rose
P.S. My mother has three pair of the UGG slippers...refer to HER comment at the top =)