where are uggs made

Most UGG-branded boots today are made in factories in China and Vietnam, not in Australia, even though the style began as Australian surf sheepskin boots.

Main answer

• The UGG brand (owned by Deckers Outdoor Corporation) manufactures most of its footwear in China , with additional production in Vietnam , the Philippines, the Dominican Republic, and the United States.

• The sheepskin used for many classic styles is mainly processed in Chinese tanneries, which in turn source raw skins from Australia and the United Kingdom.

• Outside Australia and New Zealand, “UGG” is a global brand name, and those branded boots are generally mass-produced in China rather than being Australian-made.

What about “Australian-made” Uggs?

• In Australia, “ugg boots” is also a generic term for a type of sheepskin boot, and several Australian companies still make genuine sheepskin ugg boots locally, often labeled “Made in Australia”.

• These Australian-made uggs are not the same as the Deckers-owned UGG® brand, even though the boots may look very similar and sometimes cause confusion for shoppers.

How to check where yours are made

• Authentic UGG® brand boots have a sewn-in label on the inside that clearly states the manufacturing country, commonly “Made in China” or “Made in Vietnam.”

• If you specifically want Australian-made boots, look for labels and branding that say “Made in Australia” and research the company name, because many Australian makers do not belong to the Deckers UGG® brand.

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