helenp Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Hi, I'm thinking of getting some sheepskin boots and can't decide between Uggs or Emu boots? I know I can get Uggs at the outlet shop at Bicester & QVC do good prices on Emu's(compared to the high st) I was just wondering if fellow omleteers have these boots (I'm sure you do) and which you would recommend. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I bought my daughter UGGs for Christmas and amnt happy at all with them, she has worn them about 5 times since Christmas Day and they have worn away down at the sides - they are going back to the shop - they were £120 and the 'damage' to them after such a short time isnt good. I havent had Emu's so dont know about them. For my feet - i wear Le Chameau Vatnas for dog walking and Le Chameau Jamesons for wearing out and about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 QVC prices aren't good for the Emu boots at all. Amazon or Javari usually have them cheaper. DD's both have Uggs but I have Bearpaws and Kiwi Sheepskin ones. DD's have also had Bearpaws and when I took them for resoling the cobbler was asking me about them and telling me how much better quality they were than all the Uggs he gets in. TK Max sometimes have Bearpaws in and also Amazon and Javari. Hope that helps altough I know you weren't asking about either of those brands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westie mum Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I've got Bearpaws as well, they are lovely boots and I got mine from TK Maxx in December and only paid £44 for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I saw the 'knitted' looking boots in TK Max last week - they were marked down to £29 a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 DD's both have Uggs but I have Bearpaws and Kiwi Sheepskin ones. DD's have also had Bearpaws and when I took them for resoling the cobbler was asking me about them and telling me how much better quality they were than all the Uggs he gets in. TK Max sometimes have Bearpaws in and also Amazon and Javari. Hope that helps altough I know you weren't asking about either of those brands Thank you for this information. I've been looking at getting something like this but really didn't know which brand to go for apart from UGG, which seem prohibitively expensive Bearpaws look good and are £32 on Amazon! Much cheaper than Uggs. Is it the UGG style which have been resoled, and if so how long did you wear them before they needed resoling. I assume the cobbler has to stick soles on? Are they true to size? Questions, questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I got some Bearpaws from TKMax and they are as good as new nearly 2 years on. I am really pleased with them and they were very reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 DD's both have Uggs but I have Bearpaws and Kiwi Sheepskin ones. DD's have also had Bearpaws and when I took them for resoling the cobbler was asking me about them and telling me how much better quality they were than all the Uggs he gets in. TK Max sometimes have Bearpaws in and also Amazon and Javari. Hope that helps altough I know you weren't asking about either of those brands Thank you for this information. I've been looking at getting something like this but really didn't know which brand to go for apart from UGG, which seem prohibitively expensive Bearpaws look good and are £32 on Amazon! Much cheaper than Uggs. Is it the UGG style which have been resoled, and if so how long did you wear them before they needed resoling. I assume the cobbler has to stick soles on? Are they true to size? Questions, questions! Claire, it is the Ugg style regular soled ones which were redone. The girls only had one winters wear out of them. However, my Bearpaws with the chunky soles are on their third winter and still don't need doing. Think it cost £10 to have them done and yes he did just stick new ones on. Personally I only like sheepskin boots with the chunky soles. Sizing, I would say that Bearpaw are a tiny bit on the small size but it could well depend on the style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I ended up getting 1 size larger that normal shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I went for emus, after a long debate on here.... bearpaws were also high on my list. Ugg soles were too slippery for me Ordered the same size as usual and they are grrrrrreaaaaaaaat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thanks for the info, will have a look at Bearpaws & have a look in TK Maxx tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 There's been quite a few threads on this topic before, so if you search for ugg or rocketdog or emu you should come up with previous discussions where people have given their opinions. I have a pair of Ultimate Uggs with chunky soles, which are fabulous and a pair of Bearpaws with chunky soles, equally fab. I recently bought a pair of Kiwi Sheepskin boots from NZ which are the best of all, the thickest sheepskin and fabulous style, longer than the usual styles plus delivery is very quick and they pay all import duties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I brought my uggs last year, and they are still in one piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I am a fan of the Kiwis with the chunk offroad soles too...they are truly built to last! I would wear the more often if the daughters didn't keep pinching them Great service too.....no import duty,and they arrived very quickly. The sizing was accurate,and they look great. Really cannot fault the boots or the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 My emu's are on their third winter and still going strong. My favourites are the celtic sheepskin ones but they are more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Went into our local TK Maxx & came out with a black pair of Bearpaws (full length). They are so warm & fit perfectly. Thank you for all your advise (may have to look at Kiwi ones next)!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Great stuff Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Glad you got some. I got some Bearpaws from Amazon just before Christmas as a result of another thread on this forum! I am really happy with them and have very warm feet. Just remember to waterproof them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Glad you're sorted now. For future reference (incase you should need another pair ) I got my very first pair of Uggs last November and they've hardly been off my feet. I have problem feet but have found them the best pair of boots I've ever owned. I ordered the chestnut Bailey Button Uggs from cloggs.co.uk if anyone is on the look out for uggs, do a google search of "discount online voucher codes" first to get some codes to get some pennies off when checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 sorry to ask, but which waterproofing spray would you recommend? Think another pair (Bailey Uggs) maybe added sometime during the year. A girl needs a change of colour and style don't you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 sorry to ask, but which waterproofing spray would you recommend? Think another pair (Bailey Uggs) maybe added sometime during the year. A girl needs a change of colour and style don't you think I use a Punch one bought from my local cobblers. It was around the £2 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Slightly late I know but... Is anyone else a fan of Skechers (now owned by Uggs)? My sand ones were £20 in TKMaxx 6 years ago and are still going strong - warm and super grippy on these slippery winter pavements. My other pairs ( ) came from amazon. Sizing is generous though so order a size (or even 1.5) smaller than your shoe size Right, off to look at Bearpaw now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Think another pair (Bailey Uggs) maybe added sometime during the year. A girl needs a change of colour and style don't you think Right, off to look at Bearpaw now! Where do you keep them all? obviously I am just jealous that I only have one pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Where do you keep them all? Bottom of wardrobe, bottom of stairs, and under the bed The more pairs I got, the more confused DH became - he soon lost track!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Ive been in to TK Maxx in Brum today and there's a distinct lack of Bearpaws Managed to try on a pair of US 7, which should be a UK 5, and I am a UK 4 at most. They were a good fit Now I am torn between the Dream and the Eva in chocolate, and umming and ahhing over leg length. Where do you measure from to find out where the boots will come to, sole of foot ? Have to say the sole on the Eva is more substantial than I thought it would be. I will have to hunt down a stockist of Uggs and try those for comparison! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
