There is an ongoing debate between two boots that are pretty much known worldwide for their comfort, style, warmth, and durability. Yes, I’m talking about Uggs and Koolaburra. People often get curious about the main difference between both the boots as they both look the same.
Both shoes are made of sheepskin and provide warmth to the feet in winter. But most people get confused between the two. So, today, I decided to clear this confusion once and for all. And yes, there is a difference between both footwear.
Ugg vs Koolaburra
Both ugg and Koolaburra are made by one company, known as Deckers. However, the main difference between Uggs and Koolaburra is the quality.
The material used to make the inner in uggs is genuine which is Sheepskin. Whereas Koolaburra has faux fur with leather or synthetic material inside in some of their models. However, there are some models of Koolaburra that use genuine sheepskin uppers with faux fur linings.
Histories
Ugg boots have a very interesting history behind their popularity. Uggs are boots for both men and women, which are basically made of sheepskin material.
The name ugg boot was given in Australia to the boots that keep your feet warm in winter.
In 1960, ugg boots were popular among Australian surfers, but later, they were introduced to the surfer community in the United Kingdom and the United States in 1978.
In Australia, ugg boots were considered a daggy fashion sense as people used to wear them indoors in the form of sleepers during winters.
However, they became popular among people in 1990 when they were stated as fashion boots in the US. But later, in 2000, Uggs became popular all around the world.
Koolaburra was started in 1991 to compete with Uggs. Koolaburra was also in the business of sheepskin boots. However, in 2005, Deckers sued Koolaburra because of the UG trademark. The case was settled out of court.
However, after 10 years of a lawsuit settlement, Koolaburra was acquired by Deckers brand(which also is the parent brand for Uggs) in the year 2015.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing doesn’t matter to some people, but some people love to know where their favorite Uggs are made.
So Uggs are currently made in various countries like China, Vietnam, the USA, and many more (Based on Deckers’ info).
However, in the beginning, which was 1978, Uggs were made only in Australia and were also known as Uggs Australia.
The reason why Uggs were only made in Australia is that the founder of Uggs are surfers from Australia and lower production costs..
But after the Uggs became famous worldwide, the brand had to shift its manufacturing to other countries to meet the demand.
In the case of Koolaburra, they are now made in Vietnam, as per some experts. In the beginning, in 1991, when the Koolaburra brand was founded, they were made in different countries all over the world.
However, after the Acquisition of the Koolaburra brand by Decker (which is also a parent company for Uggs) in the year 2015, Koolaburra footwear is now made in Vietnam, where Uggs are also manufactured. This is also the reason why they call it Koolaburra by ugg.
Quality Difference
There is always been a debate about which has the best quality between uggs and Koolaburra since Decker acquired it in 2015.
Uggs are made of authentic and supreme quality material, which includes twin-faced sheepskin, leather, suede, wool, down, and cotton.
Koolaburra upper is made of calf suede, sheepskin, and faux fur. On the contrary, a full sheepskin upper is used to make traditional Uggs.
The simple answer to all that is Uggs has better quality than Koolaburra. The main reason behind that is Uggs are more popular than Koolaburra and have also been with Decker for a long time in contrast to Koolaburra.
There is also another reason why Koolaburra is made of less quality than Uggs. And that is to reach more people. I will explain this below in uggs vs Koolaburra.
Before that, I also want to make sure that it doesn’t mean that Koolaburra is poor-quality footwear. If we compare it to other winter boots, then they might beat them with the type of features and quality. The only point is that they are not the same as Uggs in terms of quality.
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Durability
When it comes to durability, there is hardly any other boot or shoe that can beat the Uggs.
Uggs are super durable, and this is not my opinion. Various users have sworn to the durability of Uggs.
One user states that he bought a pair of Uggs when he was 15 years old, and now he is 35 years old. After over 20 years, the Uggs are still there to serve their purpose for him.
He also said that he usually wore them indoors as slippers first, but later also used them outdoors.
There are many users like him who admit that Uggs are super durable if you take care of them. Just make sure to apply to spray on top of the shoes if there is suede.
Use a suede spray only. Further, don’t wear them in puddles. Water can ruin the material of Uggs and also reduce their life.
When it comes to Koolaburra, it is not far behind Uggs in terms of durability. Thousands of customers find Koolaburra durable and long-lasting footwear.
However, when you compare it with Uggs, then they likely have less life. The reason for that is the genuine material used in uggs.
Looking from a broad view, it is ok to conclude that both Uggs and Koolaburra by ugg are durable.
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Price
Price is always been a deciding factor in purchasing any boot. As we already are aware, the high prices of Uggs make it hard for people to buy them.
However, this is not the case with Koolaburra boots as they cost less than Uggs. This also concludes why Koolaburra is made of less quality.
The material used to make Koolaburra boots costs less than what it costs to make Uggs.
No doubt, Uggs are super comfortable and warm in winter. But not everybody can afford Uggs.
So, to counter this problem and to make sure most customers are satisfied, Deckers decided to bring the Koolaburra as an alternative to Uggs.
Now, people who can not afford Uggs can get similar satisfaction, if not the same, with Koolaburra boots.
Sizing
Sizing is very important if you are buying something expensive, such as Uggs or Koolaburra.
First, let’s talk about Koolaburra. They run full to size half the time. However, sometimes they also run small.
So, whenever you plan to buy Koolaburra, you can buy a half size up instead of going down. However, trying it out is the best way to find out.
But if you are buying online, then go with half size up. If you are normally a size 8, then buy an 8.5 size. Buying size 9 can be big for your feet.
When it comes to traditional Uggs, they usually run big. They are fully made of sheepskin material, which is likely to stretch out with time.
So, if you are buying traditional Uggs, then reducing half or one size is better.
Design and style
When it comes to style and design. Uggs shine out. They are fashionable and also have a lot of different colors, from pink, violet, navy, burgundy, green, and more.
However, in contrast to Uggs, Koolaburra is much more stylish and affordable at the same time.
When it comes to styling Uggs and Koolaburra, both can be styled with jeans and a blazer.
Which is better between Koolaburra and ugg?
Both Koolaburra and Uggs are best in serving their own purposes.
No doubt, in terms of durability and quality, Uggs are much better. But they can be super expensive for some of you.
In that case, Koolaburra by Ugg is best, as they give style, comfort, and quality (slightly less than Uggs).
