About Us

Founded in 1981, UGG Australia® has proudly spent more than four decades crafting an Australian icon. Today, we are the only Australian sheepskin footwear manufacturer with our own tannery right here in Melbourne — giving us complete control over quality, craftsmanship and authenticity from start to finish.

Every pair of sheepskin boots is cut, stitched and finished locally in Melbourne using premium Australian materials. We believe customers deserve to know where their products come from, and we are proud to continue manufacturing on Australian soil.

Built on four generations of heritage, our family business reflects a legacy of craftsmanship, perseverance and hard work. By combining authentic Australian raw materials with timeless design and traditional techniques, we continue to create products that honour our culture, our craftsmanship and our name.

For us, it’s about more than making boots. It’s about preserving Australian heritage, supporting local manufacturing, and crafting exceptional products designed to be worn, loved and passed down for generations.

Proudly Australian Made, Owned & Crafted

When you choose UGG Australia®, you support:

Australian farmers
Local craftspeople
Ethical manufacturing
High environmental standards
Fair wages
EPA-compliant, innovative tanning processes

Every pair is fully traceable — from farm to finished boot — delivering exceptional warmth, durability and comfort.

This is the true Australian-made standard.

Materials  - Twinface Sheepskin

At UGG Australia®, we use premium Twinface sheepskin — a specialised process that preserves both sides of the hide to create:

A durable suede exterior
A soft, insulating fleece interior

Sheepskin is one of nature’s most remarkable performance materials. Its unique structure naturally helps to:

Regulate temperature in both warm and cold climates
Wick away moisture while remaining breathable
Maintain softness without compromising durability

Each pair is meticulously hand-cut and stitched by skilled artisans in Melbourne. With more than four decades of craftsmanship behind every pair, we don’t simply make boots — we craft products designed for longevity.

1st Stitch Golden Tag

Every pair carries the 1st Stitch Golden Tag — your assurance of authentic Australian craftsmanship, made from genuine twinface sheepskin and locally tanned through ethical, sustainable and fully traceable processes.

Purchasing from Overseas

If you would like to purchase our products from overseas please visit our international website where you will find some of our products for purchase under our International label Sheepskins Downunder at www.sheepskinsdownunder.com