ProudGrandma Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I can't afford the real thing...but I also can't afford a cheap pair that will fall apart right away...so tell me, what is the best knock off brand out there? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Not sure if for you or not, but my dd has bought the Target knock offs two years now and they have lasted each season. She wants to get another pair this year...I just hope they are carrying the same style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 The Target ones are fake, last I checked. And by fake, I mean poly, not wool and leather. Warmbat is the best, IMHO, and they last FOREVER. Unfortunately, another company bought them and they're only sold in the EU and Japan now. :( I love mine. Bearpaw doesn't last long and the quality is not great, but they are substantially cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but knock-offs only last a season or two and don't keep your feet half as warm. My Uggs are now 15+ years old and look/feel like new. When you average the cost out, you are much better off to get the real thing. Love my Uggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 My girls have Bear paws (I think that's the name). They've had them for years. If I want good boots, I try and get them on SierraTradingPost.com . You can sign up for their emails, which give coupons. The coupons plus the discount the boots already have, make them a good deal. They don't have Uggs (I don't think they do), but they have lots of top brands that make similar boots. Look around their site and see if there is anything close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I think I asked a similar question last year, and the majority opinion was Bearpaws! I went out and got some, and I LOVE THEM! I only had them for one winter, so I can't say how durable they are over time. BUT, they are more reasonably priced (and you can look out for sales) and very comfortable. They also still look practically new. I bought some waterproof spray when I got them. And just FYI, I live in northern New England, so they survived a real winter :) . I tried a Walmart knock-off pair (awful!) first. I also seriously considered the Target knock-offs, because they looked pretty good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weddell Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I think I had bearpaw one year and they only lasted the season. I may have been pretty rough on them though. I just bought dd some from Costco. They are real shearling (wool/leather) and seem to be good quality. They have a ton in women's sizes, so they must be pretty popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I think I asked a similar question last year, and the majority opinion was Bearpaws! I went out and got some, and I LOVE THEM! I only had them for one winter, so I can't say how durable they are over time. BUT, they are more reasonably priced (and you can look out for sales) and very comfortable. They also still look practically new. I bought some waterproof spray when I got them. And just FYI, I live in northern New England, so they survived a real winter :) . I tried a Walmart knock-off pair (awful!) first. I also seriously considered the Target knock-offs, because they looked pretty good too. I bought my BearPaws at Overstock.com. I think I have the Pawz version. They go on sale quite frequently. You can reviews on some of them in the link I provided. I love SierraTradingPost for good deals on winter wear as well. http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Boots/BearPaw,/brand,/2747/subcat.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Costco. Real materials, even made in Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but knock-offs only last a season or two and don't keep your feet half as warm. My Uggs are now 15+ years old and look/feel like new. When you average the cost out, you are much better off to get the real thing. Love my Uggs. I agree with this. I would try to find something you like on sale - 6pm has them periodically though this might not be the right time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Costco. Real materials, even made in Australia.Well, now I'm gonna have to send my mom to get me some. :p How much are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 When my now 8th grader was in 5th grade, she had grown out of her kid boots from the year before and had to move up to women's sizes. Way more expensive than kid boots! I bought her $45 Bear Paws and told her they better last the whole year (I thought her feet were still growing). She's still wearing those boots 3 years later, and she wears them a lot. I have the Costco ones for myself and they're holding up fine, but I don't wear mine all that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I bought a pair of EMU at Amazon with a $25 off coupon, and I really like them. They are already water-resistant so I didn't have to spend another $10-20 to do that myself. They were less than $80 with the coupon, and they were prime with free returns if I didn't like them. I tried Ukala (also by EMU) and Bearpaws and sent both of them back. They were both a lot cheaper...and the ones I got felt like it. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I bought the Costco version for my girls last winter and they held up beautifully--I'll be able to hand them down even though they were worn nearly every day for months. This year, my local Costco wasn't selling them in black, which my girls wanted, so I bought them Bear Paws on Amazon. They seem like they are good quality. Time will tell :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Costco. Cheap and real sheepskin. I still have a pair 2ds wore one winter when he was the same size as me. the outside is pretty beat up as he was wearing them in snow, but they are still very warm. even in snow - the outside could be wet (without being sprayed), but the foot was dry and warm. I've had to replace the sheepskin insole on my current pair because the wool was wearing off. they still look great and I've had them at least five years. (probably more like eight or nine.) this season, Costco has uggs and their knock-offs. the uggs were $110 and the knock-offs were $30. ($35? I wasn't paying real close attention since I wasn't buying any.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I think I paid $30-40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 funny that many of you said bear paw boots because I was looking at this one: http://www.amazon.com/BEARPAW-Womens-Short-Hickory-Champagne/dp/B003DNR2LQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1383064124&sr=8-6&keywords=emu+boots but some of the reviews are less than favorable...so I wasn't sure what to think....what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 funny that many of you said bear paw boots because I was looking at this one: but some of the reviews are less than favorable...so I wasn't sure what to think....what do you think? I have a pair of bearpaw scuffs. I got them super cheap on a volume sale. a "regular" sale would have been more than I'd be willing to pay. I've had them for years, I've two sons who will frequently make off with them. they are very warm. (I broke down and got him his own pair of real sheepskin slippers two years ago so he'd leave mine alone. they were on sale, and more than I paid for mine.) for value - Costco wins hands down, and I won't even bother looking at bearpaw boots anymore. Costco has had kid sizes in for super cheap - and I bought a pair for dudeling a couple years ago. of course, he's growing and out grew them . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I got a pair of Brumbys about 5 years ago and they are great. I wear them a lot, both of my dds have worn them and they're still going strong. I got them on overstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 My daughter is going into her 3rd winter with her Bearpaws that I bought at Amazon.com. Every year, we start the season with a boot spray and the boots are still in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 DD14 had a pair of Bearpaw from Costco and they held up great for 2 years before she lost them. :0( Maybe 2x per year, I would brush them out and reapply leather waterproofing spray but we live in an area with a lot of rain and she wore them outside a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Bearpaw doesn't last long and the quality is not great, but they are substantially cheaper. Hmmm, my daughter's BearPaws have lasted through several Alaskan winters and still look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hmmm, my daughter's BearPaws have lasted through several Alaskan winters and still look great. I'm not the only one to say it, and reviews concur. It might depend on which ones you buy. I've bought 4 pairs of Bearpaws, 1 Emu (forgot about that one-that's what ds currently has), and 1 Warmbat. The Bearpaws get thrown away every year because they fall apart. This is year 2 for the Emu and year 4 for the Warmbat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 I just got my Bearpaw boots. They are so cozy...and although there is sufficent amount of space between my toe and the end of the boot, it feels tight...but what I am trying to decide is, is that because the fuzzy inside seems so thick (which I am not complaining about) and ionce it squishes down more, will the boot not feel so tight? Or should I get the next size up...but then I risk it being too big once the fuzz squishes...what would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 My daughter just suggested that you go up a size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 I bought these on Amazon...and to go the next size up, it will cost me $6 more ....I can't believe that...how nuts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I would go up a size if it's tight. They will loosen up a bit, but if they're uncomfortable, I can't imagine it will get much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 that's what is funny...they aren't tight, really...like painful tight....I have tried on shoes where they were painful tight, that isn't this...its more like the fuzzy stuff is just snug around my feet...no pain involved.....I was really hoping to wear these to a party on Sunday...that is why I am wanting to make sure that I need to go up a size...but I don't want to NOT go up a size if I need to. as I am thinking about it, I did have pretty thick socks on, and I bet with these boots I wouldn't need thick socks would I...I am going to try them again with regular socks to see how they feel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RParker Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I am kind of late to this party, but maybe for good reason. Several mentioned Bearpaws in 2013 as good alternatives to UGGs. Bearpaws were much better, even last year, but in 2014 no more shearling lining; now they're "wool-blend" lining. Made in China and price has gone up with the wool blend lining. Go figure. Hopefully they'll be some shearling lined on eBay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I can't afford the real thing...but I also can't afford a cheap pair that will fall apart right away...so tell me, what is the best knock off brand out there? thanks. I've been really happy with the Costco knock offs. They sell out in a few days in September though. I've got a couple of pairs and wear them a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I got good Costco knock offs. My Mom bought me real Uggs for Christmas one year. They were black and had black dyed wool inside. They dyed my feet. I ended up hating them. (So my advice is to stick to the tan kind with the white/cream insides.) I bought BearPaw off of Amazon when we lived in upstate NY. They lasted well through two winters. (My Costco knock offs have only had wimpy Florida winters. :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I love my BearPaws. If you watch amazon, you can find them as cheap as $35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Costco. Real materials, even made in Australia.Seconding this. DD and I each have a pair. For around the house, obviously ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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