The name ugg is derived from Australian slang for "ugly boots"; they are made from 100% Australian Sheepskin which is the finest sheepskin hide available. The softness of Australian sheepskin produces boots there snug, comfortable and fit like a glove. Uggs boots offer unbeatable warmth and comfort combined with fashionable design.

They can be worn in any season because they will keep your feet warm in cold weather and cool in the heat due to the natural wool fiber, and their style and natural color allows them to be worn with a range of casual outfits. They are also rugged enough for outdoor wear in all seasons.

Now buying Ugg boots can be expensive but if you shop around you can find some great deals. However genuine Uggs will always be that bit more expensive and you need to be aware that there are fakes on sale. Usually you can find much better prices on genuine Uggs on sale during the summer months.

UGGs are more popular with women than men and the classic tall boots are the most popular with most women. While some men do wear Uggs many do not feel confident enough to wear UGG boots as the general consensus is that UGG boots are for women.

The best place to begin your search for discount genuine ugg boots is online, the internet retails usually offer better prices because the have lower costs. If you use a reputable online store you should have no problem with inferior quality Uggs. Another option is to

visit your favorite online auction site like eBay. You will need to be more careful here as there are often fake Uggs on sale.

In most cases it is easy to spot inferior imitation Ugg Boots. If for instance the price is too good to be true then it usually is. The stitching quality and the finished design of the fake Uggs are of poor quality when compared to the genuine ones. Another way you can identify counterfeit ugg boots is the soles and logos. The soles of genuine ones are very flexible and the fake are very rigid. The logos on the genuine one also differ slightly from the fake boots.

If you take care to check that the Uggs you are buying are authentic then you can buy Ugg boots at great prices online. They also make a great gift.