Are UGGs vegan and cruelty free?

Unfortunately, UGG’s boots are not considered vegan. All of the classic UGG boots are made with animal materials like sheepskin, animal leather, fur, suede, and/or wool. UGG states in its product descriptions, “This product contains real fur from sheep or lamb.

Can vegans wear UGGs?

No, classic UGG brand boots are not vegan. Sheepskin is the primary material for each style, with finishes made from leather, fur, suede, and/or wool.

Do they hurt sheep to make UGGs?

The bottom line is, no, animals are not harmed to make UGGs.

Are UGG boots animal friendly?

UGG boots are made of shearling—yep, that’s skin with the fleece still attached, people! Every year, millions of sheep are castrated and parts of their tails are cut off—often without any painkillers—before they’re finally slaughtered for their skin, which is what UGG boots are made of.