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UGG Classic Mini II Boot
$175
Search on Amazon ↗These are two real-sheepskin mini boots with water-resistant uppers, so the gap is smaller than with faux-lined alternatives. The UGG Classic Mini II Boot ($175) has a Treadlite outsole and goes up to size 12; the EMU Australia Stinger Mini ($150) saves $25.
The original
$175
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EMU Australia
$150Save $25 (14%)
Search on Amazon ↗| Spec | UGG Classic Mini | EMU Stinger Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $175 | $150 |
| Upper | Twinface sheepskin suede | Water-resistant sheepskin |
| Lining | 17mm sheepskin lining and insole | Fully lined with Australian sheepskin |
| Water resistance | Water- and stain-resistant | Water resistant |
| Outsole | Treadlite by UGG | Flexible sole, 1.8cm thick |
| Height | 5 in shaft, 1 in heel | 14.9cm boot height (women's 7) |
| Weight | 10 oz (Zappos) | Not listed |
| Sizes (US women's) | 5 to 12, whole sizes | 5 to 11, whole sizes |
| Fit advice | True to size (Zappos) | Size up if between sizes |
Only $25 less than UGG; Amazon sellers often charge more than EMU's $149.95.
UGG Classic Mini: Buy the UGG if you wear a size 12, want the added stain resistance and Treadlite sole, or want a boot that runs true to size.
EMU Stinger Mini: Buy the EMU if you want a real sheepskin-lined, water-resistant mini boot for $25 less and fit sizes 5 to 11.
Yes. EMU says the Stinger Mini is fully lined with premium Australian sheepskin. Zappos lists the UGG Classic Mini II with 17mm of sheepskin lining and insole.
EMU recommends going one size up if you're a half size or between sizes, and says its boots may feel firm at first and soften with wear. Zappos says the UGG Classic Mini II fits true to size.
Neither is sold as waterproof. Zappos lists the UGG as water- and stain-resistant, and EMU calls the Stinger Mini water resistant.
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