Sunday, July 12, 2009

Whatsa Whooga?

I saved for years to buy my coveted UGGS, wore them for 12 months, and then fell into a deep depression when they developed a hole in the toe for NO REASON. I was devastated. For real. You have no idea how much I adored these boots or more accurately, adored my warm, comfy, cozy feet during the winter in these boots. I didn't know if I could trust another UGG again. But my feet were addicted to them - like a drug. I was certainly full of trepidation at the thought of sinking another pretty penny into the same catastrophe. On top of that, I've had many friends who needed to ship their UGGS back to the manufacturer for a multitude of problems- defective stitching, holes from wear, soles coming apart, etc.

Oh, the HUMANITY!!!!

Okay, first - I need to differentiate UGGS and Ugg boots. Mainly to show off, but it also makes an important point. As I recently learned, there are different types of ugg boots. An ugg boot is a STYLE of sheepskin boot. We tend to think of UGG brand as uggs. It's a popular brand (after making it to Oprah's list) of sheepskin boot, but it is NOT the only Ugg boot out there. Just like Ford and BMW are types of cars, so are UGG and Whooga types of high quality sheepskin boots. We AREN'T talkin' knock offs here. They are simply different ugg boot companies making similar caliber, genuine sheepskin ugg-style boots. And, in my humble opinion, the most popular brand, or most expensive brand is not always the best. Do your homework!

I found one brand that IS one of the best. High quality, great look, highest grade merino sheepskin: Soft, comfy, durable. It's not the UGG... It's a Whooga Ugg.

So Whatsa Whooga? If you want the look of the classic Ugg boot AND the comfort AND the durability, the Whooga is the way to go. Knock off boots are NOT 100% high quality sheepskin and as a result your feet will sweat and itch. Spend a little less than you would for UGGS (which by the way, are NOT very durable, and it's not just ME talkin' here) and get a boot identical in LOOK and comfort and BETTER in durability. This is not the time to go knock-off or cheap! Yes, faux sheepskin may cost you less, but honestly only by 20 or 30 bucks. And they aren't NEARLY as comfy. Real, quality sheepskin wraps your foot in a tiny slice of heaven. Like you're walking on a warm fuzzy cloud. Like you were swaddling it in a baby blanket of sheer bliss and that keeps your feet at JUST the right temperature in any weather... *sigh*

Whoogas. That's what I'M talkin' about folks. Buy the WHOOGA people. Don't fall into the pack like a little lemming! Get the better boot. Cute. Quality. Affordability. NOT a knock off, but a high caliber product that will withstand more than 12 months of wear before ripping, tearing, fraying and loosing it's sole (oh yes, UGG - I'm talkin' to YOU). Whoogas have made my tootsies happy. I'm officially spreading the word.

7 comments:

Beth L. Gainer said...

WOW!! Recommendation noted. I need boots for this upcoming winter and will be taking your advice. I know a friend who is UGG crazy, but I don't think she has Whooga ones.

Loved reading your recommendation. Funny, yet practical.

Queenbuv3 said...

Were you given these boots for "free" to review?

Alicia (aka Dr. Mom) said...

Added an end note to clarify - i was asked to review the boots and was extended the offer to keep them if I liked them, and to only do a review if I liked the boots. I was able to keep them whether I did the review or not. I just chose to review them bc i really DO love the product :)

michelle said...

Will definitely check them out. I've had a pair of Uggs for 5 years and wore them to death. There's a tear in one toe seam so they're not quite water proof anymore. A friend swears by Auggie Dogs. Hmmm

Anonymous said...

I just got a pair of whoogas ,, they are made in china.
posted from china
made in china
NOT AUS
THere's no address or phone contact on their whooga site.
Go figure.
don't be fooled people.

Alicia (aka Dr. Mom) said...

@anonymous - wow. MY whoogas came postmarked FROM australia. I saw the return label and postmark on my box. They were shipped to me from a Whooga sales rep. Perhaps there are knock off whoogas out there? I dont know what to say. I believe your story, but I know MY pair seem legit and have lasted very well and are warm and cozy and i have no indication they were made in china. Im sorry you spent money on something and were disappointed. that always sucks :( im not convinced they were the same whoogas as i have though.... hmmmmm....

Mike said...

Whoogas are made in China since the start of this season.
They have even admitted this.
They were originally made in AU but like everything else it seems, no longer