My ugg classic short boots are one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. I’ve been happy every day I put them on.

Ugg classic short boots may not be much to look at but they sure are comfortable and functional. It seems that many people are finally figuring out how great it feels to put on ugg Australian boots instead of other footwear. Celebrities are embracing uggs in the snow or even on the streets of Southern California. Jennifer Aniston and Pam Anderson have been spotted wearing theirs. I’m no celebrity but I wear mine almost every day while I’m working. I wear them in the house or out in the yard. I have to say that I like them better than sandals even when it’s hot out.

Ugg boots arrived here in the states in about 1978 from Australia. They are made from sheep skin and have a flexible rubber sole. I have to admit that my friends and I made fun of anyone who wore them back then. We didn’t know how cool they were to actually have on. We didn’t realize sheepskin helps breathe life back into tired feet. The cushioned interior and warming properties of the tall sheep skin boots help you relax and get the circulation going again. Plus wool has properties that allow it to regulate warmth thereby keeping your feet cool and dry even in warm weather. The wool actually wicks moisture away from your feet. These qualities help make sheep skin and ugg like boots wonderful to pull on after skiing or surfing.

Now days there are lots of variations and styles of ugg and sheep skin boots to choose from that weren’t available in the ‘70s. The standard sand ugg classic tall boots as well as the short boots are still around but now you can get lots of other colors. Ugg Australia, which is a USA owned company and probably the most famous brand, makes pink, light blue, black, navy, white and lilac ugg boots to name a few. They also make models with lug type soles and fur trimming.

Men’s ugg boots by Ugg Australia are easy to find. The women’s models can be tough because they are so popular and many dealers can’t keep them in stock long. Ugg Australia got very high marks for quality in a recent test done by an Australian magazine. However, there are other sheep skin and ugg style boots that are very good as well. Emu Ridge of Australia footwear made my uggs and I love them.

It should be noted there is currently an ugg boot trademark battle going on. The term “ugg” is a generic Australian term for the ugly sheep skin boots. But Deckers, who own Ugg Australia, are fighting to own and trademark the term. So it can be a bit confusing when you are shopping to find these boots. If it says “ugg” on the back of the heel, then those are the Ugg Australia boots. Most other brands have different labels. Mainly what you should look for is the 100% sheep skin boots if you want the real deal. Many brands use suede leather on the outside and a sheep wool inside. These are fine. In fact I think my Emu Ridge boots are like that because they were cheap ugg boots. The 100% sheep skin models tend to be pricier.

Below I’ve listed a few online ugg boot dealers and I wrote some reviews of their sites. This should help you save time and money in your shopping because I tell you where to buy ugg boots and what you can expect from these dealers.