Because of the extreme popularity of UGGs, a lot of other people are trying to ride the wave and cash in. Many boots that are labeled as authentic UGGs are actually just plain knock offs that look good. You might wonder what the real difference is if the fakes look just as good as the real ones. Time will actually tell you how different fake ones are from real UGGs.

Authentic UGGs have interiors that are very soft. The soft fleece is one of the reasons why real UGGs are comfortable to wear. The sheepskin which is the crucial main component of UGGs also regulates the temperature, thus adding more comfort. Your feet get warmed up during winter but stay cool in the summer.

The exterior of the shoes or boots have soles that can give proper traction but are flexible enough not to impede movement. An entire ugg boot itself is so light that you won't feel burdened carrying your boots along. UGG boots also fit snugly around your feet, making you feel like you are just wearing a pair of wool socks.

It's important to know where to buy UGGs if you plan on getting authentic ones. You could end up with boots that look a lot like UGGs but will not have the same flexibility, durability, lightness and thermostatic properties as real UGGs. Depending on the kind of fakes you are wearing, you could get a pair that isn't comfortable or even painful to wear. You could even get sweaty feet because of faux materials that don't allow your feet to breathe as well as sheepskin.

The first place one can logically go to find a pair of UGGs is local department stores and branded shoe shops. These stores are the least likely to sell knock offs because they would naturally be interested in preserving their good names. After all, patronizing knock offs is really a way of supporting something illegal.

Online stops is another place where you can get UGGs. The first websites to drop by are those that are officially owned by legitimate UGGs manufacturers. In the U.S., the premiere sheepskin boot brand is UGG Australia. There are however, quite a number of other manufacturers who also make sheepskin boots.

Online auction blocks is another place where you can look for hard-to-find UGG boots. A similar shopping venue is online personal ads. Be ready though. You are more likely to encounter a lot of knock offs here. If you are able to get authentic ones, then you would probably have to settle for used ones.