How To Tell If Uggs Are Fake
One of the biggest black market industries around at the moment is the manufacture of counterfeit Ugg boots from China. The majority of these fake Ugg boots are being sold on-line, with very little obstruction. One of the most common questions I get asked is how to tell if Uggs are fake?
I will answer that question a bit later. I would first like to explore what exactly is counterfeit? and is it such a bad thing?
The definition of counterfeit from the Online Oxford English Dictionary is, “Adjective – made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud”
“To deceive or defraud” – This really sums the industry up in a nutshell!
Counterfeiting Is Illegal
There are thousands of people worlwide who are deprived of a legitimate job by this illegal industry. It costs the global economy more than $500 Billion a year in lost revenue.
It is Not a Victimless Crime
First of all there’s the consumer – who is deceived into believing that she has bought genuine Ugg boots at a discounted price.
Then there are the retailers, manufacturers and the economy. The unlawful counterfeiters will shy away from paying their taxes, will not pay a fair wage to their employees and you can forget about holiday or sick pay. Counterfeiters, by definition are involved in organized crime and it is not unheard of for them to be involved in terrorism. They will also often employ child labor to make their goods. If you decide to purchase fake Uggs then you will be supporting and funding organized crime.
In Breach of Human Rights and Environmental Laws
The basic human rights of the employees of these organized criminals will be generally ignored. Child labor and anti-sweatshop regulations are often breached. The quality of the workmanship won’t be subjected to the rigourous quality control that genuine Ugg boots do and the restricted substances regulations will also be ignored.
Counterfeit Uggs May Damage Your Health!
This is no joke. You are in danger of permanent damage to your feet and back if you buy fake Ugg boots.
Head of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr Ian Drysdale, said, ‘Because these boots are warm and soft, young girls think they are giving their feet a break. In fact, they are literally breaking their feet.
‘Their feet are slipping around inside. With each step, the force falls towards the inside of the foot and the feet splay. This flattens the arch and makes it drop.
The result can be significant problems with the foot, the ankle, and ultimately, the hip.’
Six Tips On How To Tell If Uggs Are Fake
1. The fur lining on genuine Ugg boots is made of real grade A sheepskin, which is a creamy beige color and extremely soft to touch. It’s not difficult to spot the more prickly, plastic synthetic imitation fur used by the counterfeiters.
2. Fake Ugg boots, when new, emit the odor of the chemicals used to dye the fabrics. This smell is similar to paint. Go into an approved stockist of genuine ugg boots and notice that there is virtually no smell at all.
3. Genuine Ugg boots are not cheap at around $150 a pair. A brand new pair for significantly less will almost definately be fake.
4. Ugg Australia will not allow their authorized sellers to sell genuine Ugg boots on eBay or other on-line auction sites. The vast majority of cheap Ugg boots on sale on-line are fake I’m afraid.
5. The stitching on genuine Uggs is always pretty much perfect. The label on the heel is always dead centre and level. Fake Uggs don’t always follow their example.
6. Two things to say about the sole. Real Uggs’ soles are very flexible and about 1/2 inch thick. Fake Uggs’ soles are more rigid and about 1/4 inch thick.
So, if you are in the market for some good quality, long lasting, stylish and comfortable Ugg boots, take my advice about how to tell if Uggs are fake.
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