UGG Boots - Make sure they're real.

UGG boots are a must have shoe for keeping your feet warm whilst staying stylish. UGG boots are made of superior quality sheepskin, the superb tailoring can come with a hefty price tag but it's worth every penny. However, many unscrupulous vendors are attempting to sell fake versions of this classic boot. Buying these fake boots may save you putting a dent in your budget but once these fakes begin to fall apart you'll wish you'd never bothered. So, how do you spot if your UGG boots are the real deal?

• The sole of the boot should be quite flexible, a real UGG boot also has the UGG Australia logo embossed onto it. A very very thin sole would also suggest a fake.
• The label on the heel of the boot should not be too high up. The best way to spot this is to check the boot against a boot on the official UGG Australia website.
• UGG boots' fur is made of quality sheepskin - fakes will have a synthetic look and will often have a chemical smell to them (this is due to the dyes used to paint the fake fur)
• Some guides state that the style of box that the boots come in indicate whether they're fakes or not, this is not the case. UGG boots come in many different styles of boxes, so don't use this as a predictor of whether your boots are the real deal or not.

The above tips will come in handy if you have already received  boots. But, how do you spot a dodgy on line vendor, before you hand over your card details? Here are a few pointers:

• Check if the site is listed on the UGG Australia website. This will make sure they are a registered vendor.
• Make sure the site gives you a full postal address not just a mailbox.
• A company that only provides a mobile number instead of a landline is also a sign that the site is a hoax.
• It might take some snooping but check who the site is registered to and where.

These tips will help you make sure that you get your feet inside a pair of genuine UGG boots.