Need a GOOD pair of uggs...

[Willow]

OK, probably revealing the bogan in me but I want to buy a really good quality pair of uggs. Would prefer to buy them online unless someone knows somewhere IRL I can get them (Sydney).

I live in mine in winter and am sick of buying cheap pairs from Target that only last a winter or two.

I'd prefer Australian made (so not the Ugg Australia brand that's American owned and made mostly in China apparently ) and have come accross a few sites but hoping for a recommendation??

[Erin_25]

sorry can't help with really good quality ones online, my DH has had some for years but I'm not sure where from. But as for good comfy warm ones, I just got a pair last week from Cotton On.......they are long tie up ones that come up almost to my knees!!! love them, sooooo warm. But prob no better quality than targets.

[melbel]

try Emu brand they are a geelong company and I am sure you will find an online stockist....hubby sells them at his store and they have an awesome reputation...I love mine!

[Willow]

Thanks Mel! Considering your DH sells them, do you know about sizing? Is it true that you should get a size smaller than you normally would because they stretch? I think this is the mistake I made last time. (just noticed your ticker - CONGRATULATIONS!!! )

DH and I both brought a pair in Cootamundra (country NSW) years ago from a sheepskin/wool store - I brought the long lace up ones and spent well over $100 but I got them too big and could never wear them so gave them away. DH STILL has the same pair and they are still in great condition. The pair I got last year from Target have a hole in the toe and a tear where it meets the sole

[melbel]

Hubby says they are fairly true to size...the sheepskin fluff can compress a bit but generally not too bad......for example i wear 6 and a half in a shoe but got a six in an emu cos they only do full sizes......I think a full size smaller may have been too small...half a size was okay though......

[Willow]

OK, thanks Mel, will see if I can find a stockist online.

[Netix]

The Man took me past a place, I think near the Blue Mtns that did all skin stuff, but I can't remember what they are called or if they are still there.

I will ask him when he gets home a bit later.

[Emma1979]

ooooooooooh glad i saw this, had just been looking at ugg australia, had no idea they were american owned, what a crock!

[Willow]

Netix, there are a few places in the mountains but I'm too prg to go for a drive up there and then not find what I want...even though it's only probably 30mins away!

[Michelle71]

Willow - such a bogan I need a new pair (sshhhh - the REALLY west part of me is coming out) and we are heading away for a few days in the next week or so. Lucknow has a skin shop and sell them (near Orange) and near the IL's so I will check out their stock if you haven't found anything before then. Size?? Style??

[aussienic]

I have been told moon boots are really good.. (if thats the name)

I buy from Kmart lol because I don't often get cold feet.. Dh got his 12 years ago from the local feedbarn place here and while they need replacing they will last him another winter yet

[Liz]

google ugg boots faulconbridge. They sell online as well. They say they're Australian made & owned. I got mine there a good 4 or 5 years ago and they're still going strong! The inside hasn't worn away or anything, and I live in mine in winter too. Not cheap, but they last.

[Willow]

Michelle - cool, I'll let you know and even email you a pic of what I want if I don't find any.

LIz - thanks, I'm going to google them now. Don't care if they're not cheap, I'm happy to pay for them if they're going to last. Sick of wasting money on the cheaper ones.

[lauren22]

I have the BEST pair
by ugg australia
i wear them everyday at home
best pair ive ever had.

[mbear]

Willow dear friend....

I swear your my long lost sister or something.

I have a black pair of uggs....i wear them all the time - even dropping DD off at school.
I got them last year - they are proper Uggs...

Google TVSN - shopping channel. I paid $149. They are currently $99 + P+h...($9ish).

[Netix]

The Skin Inn is what the specific place I was thinking of, but looking them up, I think they are in Melb.

[Lolli]

Willow, there is a tiny little shop in Brighton Le Sands that makes and sells ugg boats. they buy their sheepskin wholesale and have a 'no frills' little shop, so their boots are very cheap. SIL has a pair that have been going for five years now.

If you can give me a day or two, I'll ask SIL and get the details for you? I can't remember the name or address!

[Arimeh]

There's a few places on the coast that sell really really good quality ones. Like, awesome ones. Which is funny cos there is really only a few months during the year that you can wear them.. LOL