Ugg boot Sizing & Determining The Correct Size For You
Purchasing a pair of our genuine Australian Made, high quality Ugg boots is an investment. With adequate care and protection, our Ugg boots will last anywhere between five to twenty years with ease. Therefore, deciding on the right size for you is of utmost importance. And whilst the internet seems to be filled with misinformation about choosing the right fit for your Ugg boots, we are here to with our expert tips and tricks to help find the perfect size for you!
If you haven't already, we recommend downloading our printable, At-Home Size Guide to find your perfect fit.
Download our Adult Size Guide here
Download our Kids Size Guide here
Our A-Grade Merino wool is typically 17 millimetres thick; however, as a natural material, its thickness varies from anywhere between fifteen to eighteen millimetres. To accommodate for the density of our premium sheepskins, the soles of our products are generally larger than that of another shoe. This means that comparing the sole of another shoe with the sole of a pair of our Australian made Ugg boots is an ineffective method of determining the appropriate size and is likely to lead you astray.
The most accurate method of determining your size is to use our downloadable size guides linked above – with or without socks depending on whether they will be worn with or without socks. We recommend not wearing socks with your Ugg boots (you can read more about why here) so it is definitely best to try without socks on.
If you don't have access to a printer at home, you can use our ordinary size chart here to find you perfect fit here. If you want to be extra careful we recommend that you measure your foot from the tip of your longest toe to the back of your heel and refer to our size chart to see which size corresponds with the length of your foot.
Ugg Boots
Initially, your Ugg boots should feel firm, and tight at the toes – meaning your toe should be in close proximity of the very top of the boots without curling – and, should not slip at the heel when you walk. A common misconception is that Ugg boots need to be purchased bigger than usual and that they should be roomy to begin with, particularly at the toes. This is not the case with genuine Australian Ugg boots. It is important to keep in mind that when wearing your Ugg boots, the wool compresses with weight, molding around the shape of your feet, and the suede exterior will also stretch as a result of the mechanical stress that your foot creates when inside the boot. This means with wear, your Ugg boots will stretch approximately half a size.
This is the reason we recommend that your Ugg boots must be extremely firm when you first purchase them – just like a pair of denim jeans. Otherwise, your Ugg boots will become too loose with wear and you won’t be able to experience the optimal warmth and comfort that your Aussie made Ugg boots have to offer.
It is important to keep in mind that by their very nature, Ugg boots are made entirely from one of the world’s softest materials, so there will also be elements to your Ugg boots which do not fit as firmly as your favourite runners or high heels. Of course, this is part of the reason Ugg boots are so comfortable, because they mold around around your feet in just the right places.
Ugg Slippers
Slippers, on the other hand, are not true to size as the innersole and sole are handcrafted from the same pattern as a pair of Ugg boots, but unlike boots, slippers generally have an open back where a boot would have a closed, reinforced heel panel. Without this reinforcement, the slipper generally feels slightly bigger than an Ugg boot in the same size. With over 45 years’ experience in handcrafting and selling the finest Australian made Ugg boots, we advise that customers choose their everyday shoe size, and we will automatically convert this down by 1 Ugg size.
If you have any questions about sizing, please contact our Customer Service team at hello@uggsince1974.com.au.
