The Alternative UGG: Whooga Boots

Ugg boots are one of life's big dividers: you either love them or hate them. Personally I don't consider them a fashion piece, but more of a practical choice for cold winter days when comfort is key. I would never dream of shelling out £150+ for a pair of UGG Australia boots when it's possible to buy skeepskin boots of equal quality at a fraction of the cost. Ugg boots have been made and worn in Australia for over 100 years. UGG is simply the most well-known manufacturer. My first ugg boots were a short, grey pair made and manufactured in New Zealand from real NZ sheepskin. They were glorious! You don't have to buy UGG to get great boots. The most important thing is to buy genuine sheepskin boots from a reputable seller, otherwise you may find yourself in a very bad situation. Here's my honest review of Whooga boots...

You may notice from the pictures that these boots feature mega-thick sheepskin lining. According to Whooga this 'ThermoFleece' has thicker fibres than normal sheepskin, meaning that your boots will not only be extra cosy, but also temperature regulated. The heels of the boots are reinforced to ensure that there's no collapsing or loss of shape.

When ordering from the Whooga website there's lots of information to help you choose the right style and size. As I was between sizes I opted for the size up as instructed on the size guide. Unfortunately these boots were too big for me, so I had to reorder a size smaller (I'm normally a 7 but needed a 6). Providing you have followed the size guide, and not simply changed your mind, Whooga will cover the cost of returning the boots and shipping a replacement.

My only criticism of the boots is to do with the sole and the insole. Instead of bouncy rubber the soles feel like hard plastic. I was also disappointed with the sheepskin on the insoles – it's pale instead of black and feels far less dense. Adding sheepskin inserts for a few quid could be a good way to remedy this issue.

Now for the price! Tall boots like mine cost £69. Short boots cost £67. Postage to anywhere in the world is £10. If you're looking to find an affordable alternative to UGGS I suggest you check the website: whooga.co.uk. For the next week readers of SO FAR, SO CHIC can get 10% off using the code 1386SOFAR.