MizIndependent
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Post by MizIndependent on Dec 11, 2014 18:50:36 GMT
I've been trying to find a place that makes Ugg-style boots by hand here in the US. I've googled and can't seem to come up with anything. I'm hoping someone here knows someone or a shoe/boot maker in their local that takes custom orders? Maybe?   |
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Post by smokey2471 on Dec 11, 2014 19:02:53 GMT
I don't but I am curious why you don't just buy some non ugh brand ones. They sell nice ones. Of course you don't have to tell me I'm just nosey.
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MizIndependent
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Post by MizIndependent on Dec 11, 2014 19:10:59 GMT
Well....Uggs aren't made in New Zealand anymore.  They've been outsourced to China and I just can't bring myself to spending $165 on a pair of China-made boots. I did, however, find a New Zealand company that still makes them! So, I think I'll order from them. Here's what I found, in case anyone else is curious: kiwisheepskins.com |
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Post by Dictionary on Dec 11, 2014 19:17:52 GMT
There are bearpaws. Wikipedia for what's its worth states they are based in Citrus Heights, California.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Dec 11, 2014 19:38:32 GMT
Very interesting and good to know info in this thread Dd is not a brand person so she doesn't want a pair of UGGS but she does like some of the styles. I'll check out BearPaws for her |
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Post by 5peanutsnana on Dec 11, 2014 20:37:52 GMT
Bear Paws are not made in the U.S either. As would much rather buy products made here but it is increasingly hard to find any. Even LL Bean's Ugg type boots are imported.
Yesterday I bought Bear Paws on sale at Famous Footwear for $59.99 (reg. $79.99). They are genuine suede and fur lined. That's nearly $100 less than Uggs. I can afford to buy them, I just choose not to. The clerk at the store said that she had a pair of each brand and there was no difference that she could tell. My DD and DGD insist on Uggs but Nana just won't pay the price. Rather spend it somewhere else.
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MizIndependent
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Post by MizIndependent on Dec 11, 2014 22:52:43 GMT
I think that's what I like about the Kiwi Sheepskin boots...they are 100% real sheepskin (not a wool blend). Plus, they are made 100% in New Zealand. I can get behind that. |
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Post by birukitty on Dec 12, 2014 1:14:00 GMT
Shit! You're right. The LLBean version Ugg boots are made in China. I bought a pair 2 months ago because I buy a ton of things through LLBean and didn't think to check the tag about where they were made. Dang nam it! I agree-go with the New Zealand ones.
I just got a petition through my email yesterday about the one's being made in China-that they are using dog fur instead of sheep skin in some of the boots! I don't know how to do a link but I'll see who sent it. Hang on a minute. Okay it was sent by Care2 Petitions and was titled, "Dogs dying for Fake Ugg Boots" Maybe someone else can find it and link it here. It was so shocking as sad. Obviously I signed it.
I think I'll return my LLBean version-thank goodness for their return policy. I don't like that they were made in China, especially with what that petition said. I'll get my money back and go through the Kiwi sight and buy them from there. So thanks for the info on that sight.
Debbie in MD.
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MizIndependent
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RE: Uggs
Dec 12, 2014 1:32:35 GMT
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Post by MizIndependent on Dec 12, 2014 1:32:35 GMT
Dogs? :-(
I'm so sad now.
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Post by birukitty on Dec 12, 2014 22:52:44 GMT
Yes, it is a horrible thought, but unfortunately actually true. They had photographic evidence, which is why it's so important to sign the petition. I'm so sorry I don't know how to do a link, but just Google the information I shared and you can pull it up. They are now talking about sending more dogs from Thailand to China so they will have enough to use. It is horrific and has to be stopped.
Debbie in MD.
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Post by Judie in Oz on Dec 13, 2014 10:59:51 GMT
Any uggs made anywhere but Australia and New Zealand are fake. Just because they trademarked the name doesn't mean they are genuine. You're better off with the real deal.
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Post by scrapApea on Dec 13, 2014 16:02:04 GMT
Ugh me too... Please tell me it's not the BearPaw brand.  |
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RE: Uggs
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Post by holly on Dec 13, 2014 16:19:17 GMT
Well that took a turn. Anyway, DD wears Bearpaw. She'd like Uggs but I can't justify the price. I just bought her a short pair at Big 5 yesterday for $35. Big 5 rotates the ones they have on sale so watch their ad. They had the same ones on Black Friday but sold out of her size. Yesterday they had a ton.
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Post by birukitty on Dec 13, 2014 21:20:46 GMT
If you are worried about the Fake Uggs made with dog fur go and read the petition. I think you only have to worry about the ones made in China. So far all I can tell is the LLBean one's are made in China. Which disappoints me to no end. I've been shopping with that company for 20 years and buy most of my clothes there. My boots are going back. Read the label and if it says "made in China" proceed with caution. Just know that you might not be buying sheepskin. I'm really sorry I can't do a link.
DH insists on running Linex on our computers instead of Windows. He's in IT and says Windows gets too many viruses and with Linex you don't get any. I'm computer challenged and Linex was designed to be used by professionals, so it makes doing anything practically impossible. He's not this way about everything, but in a marriage you compromise-and this means a lot to him so I've compromised and let him have his way about it.
If you are concerned, and you should be if you have a heart, please go to Google and look up Care 2 Petitions. This one was titled "Dogs dying for Fake Ugg boots". You can sign it and know you've done your best to stop this horrible practice.
Debbie in MD.
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Post by elaine on Dec 14, 2014 0:26:05 GMT
If you are worried about the Fake Uggs made with dog fur go and read the petition. I think you only have to worry about the ones made in China. So far all I can tell is the LLBean one's are made in China. Which disappoints me to no end. I've been shopping with that company for 20 years and buy most of my clothes there. My boots are going back. Read the label and if it says "made in China" proceed with caution. Just know that you might not be buying sheepskin. I'm really sorry I can't do a link. DH insists on running Linex on our computers instead of Windows. He's in IT and says Windows gets too many viruses and with Linex you don't get any. I'm computer challenged and Linex was designed to be used by professionals, so it makes doing anything practically impossible. He's not this way about everything, but in a marriage you compromise-and this means a lot to him so I've compromised and let him have his way about it. If you are concerned, and you should be if you have a heart, please go to Google and look up Care 2 Petitions. This one was titled "Dogs dying for Fake Ugg boots". You can sign it and know you've done your best to stop this horrible practice. Debbie in MD. Please don't spread false info about LLBean. They clearly state that the fur in their Ugg-lookalikes is imported sheepskin from Australia. If you read snopes on this topic, the issue isn't with animal skin being passed off as sheep shearling, but as faux fur. It is that the faux fur boots are actually animal fur of some type (not sheep), not that sheep shearling boots are something else. eta: from LLBean: "The genuine sheepskin shearling-lined footbed naturally wicks moisture and fends off winter cold Soft, sueded upper is treated to resist stains and repel moisture Finished with a chain-tread rubber outsole for dependable traction We combined the warmth of our premium winter footwear with the softness and comfort our premium slippers to create these luxurious boots. Made of genuine sheepskin shearling, you'll feel nothing but plush, insulating warmth from top to toe the moment you slip them on. The shearling-lined footbed naturally wicks moisture and fends off winter cold. The soft, sueded upper is treated to resist stains and repel moisture so they keep their goods looks longer. Supportive EVA wedge gives outstanding cushioning. Finished with a chain-tread rubber outsole for dependable traction. Imported (fur Australia). Half sizes order up." |
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Post by gryroagain on Dec 14, 2014 0:58:46 GMT
;)I think the sheep are probably just as attached to their skin as dogs. While it's really heinous to say it's faux and then have it be an animal, I'm not sure I quite understand why dog is any sadder than sheep or cow.
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Post by birukitty on Dec 14, 2014 22:31:48 GMT
Elaine-well great! I'm really glad to hear that about LLBean. Like I said, I'm a huge customer of theirs. I've been shopping in that store for 20 years and buy almost all of my clothing there. I wasn't trying to spread false rumours about LLBean. What I said was you have to be careful about the ones made in China, and the ones from LLBean are made in China. That's all I said. I didn't say they were the ones made of dog fur, I just said be careful-because honestly I didn't know one way or the other. It's honestly a huge relief to read that they are made of sheepskin.
I think the difference is sheepskin is the wool of the sheep-they are sheared of this wool and it doesn't hurt them. At least that's what I think. Dog fur however is something completely different.
Debbie in MD.
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Post by spitfiregirl on Dec 14, 2014 23:11:02 GMT
Shit! You're right. The LLBean version Ugg boots are made in China. I bought a pair 2 months ago because I buy a ton of things through LLBean and didn't think to check the tag about where they were made. Dang nam it! I agree-go with the New Zealand ones. I just got a petition through my email yesterday about the one's being made in China-that they are using dog fur instead of sheep skin in some of the boots! I don't know how to do a link but I'll see who sent it. Hang on a minute. Okay it was sent by Care2 Petitions and was titled, "Dogs dying for Fake Ugg Boots" Maybe someone else can find it and link it here. It was so shocking as sad. Obviously I signed it. I think I'll return my LLBean version-thank goodness for their return policy. I don't like that they were made in China, especially with what that petition said. I'll get my money back and go through the Kiwi sight and buy them from there. So thanks for the info on that sight. Debbie in MD. UGG AUSTRALIA has an FAQ about their sheepskin sourcing. They do not source from china. They do not use dog. www.uggaustralia.com/animal-welfare-faq.htmlmost ugg boots are now made in China, but some styles are made in USA and in New Zealand. The UGGS sundance is made in New Zealand and several men's styles are made in Maine. ugg uses ugg pure now. This is a sheepskin wool fibers woven into a durable backing.... Hence.... No skin...just wool. Just because a product is made in China, does not mean they get their materials there. |
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Post by YooHoot on Dec 15, 2014 0:17:27 GMT
I just bought a pair. Made in China.  But there is a sticker on the bottom telling me the wool is from Australia. |
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Post by maryboys on Dec 15, 2014 11:00:53 GMT
i have bear paws and i love them. i just can't see spending that much more on uggs...even though i love them.
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 15, 2014 11:49:40 GMT
There is a huge difference between wool and fur. You can tell just by looking at the boot. Fuzzy, wooly lamb looking vs hairs that look like, well, dog fur. I hate to say this, but dogs are raised just like cattle are here. They have dogs for pets, but the dogs they eat are raised on farms. They are considered two entirely different entities. And according to his Snooes article, Uggs are indeed made from sheep skin. www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/uggs.asp |
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Post by M~ on Dec 15, 2014 22:46:08 GMT
Well, why would you buy fake Uggs to begin with? I sort of don't get the point.
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Post by papersilly on Dec 15, 2014 22:57:32 GMT
Well, why would you buy fake Uggs to begin with? I sort of don't get the point. are we taking fake UGG boots (like fake Coach purses or fake LV's) or are we talking Ugg lookalike boots? For me. some other shearling brands are just as functional as Uggs without the price. I have a pair I keep at the office that I bought from Costco. they keep my feet warm and that's their only job. I don't need to have the Ugg label on them as I don't wear them out of the office. they are well made and the inside is sheep fur or whatever you call it. |
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They've been outsourced to China and I just can't bring myself to spending $165 on a pair of China-made boots.
But there is a sticker on the bottom telling me the wool is from Australia.
