Even Pamela Anderson, whose claim to UGG fame is starting the whole trend, is horrified by how the boots are actually made. She tells People Magazine: “I feel so guilty for that craze being started around Baywatch days – I used to wear them with my red swimsuit to keep warm – never realizing that they were SKIN!” She’s not alone. Most people think that the boots’ wool lining is attached to a synthetic back. But, now we know that’s not true. And even buying a pair of fake UGGs isn’t the answer. Those boots use the same methods to make their shoes too. So is the UGG label and hefty price tag really worth it? What do you guys think? Will you still buy UGGs now that you know how they’re made? Let us know in the comments below!

If you’re STILL looking for a pair of UGGs, try some of these non-shearling options.

UPDATE: UGG has reached out and shared this link with us. According to Deckers, the company that owns UGG, “UGG does not use sheepskin unless it is a byproduct of the meat industry”. Read more to find out how UGG treats the sheep used for their boots.