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Useful Koolaburra Terms
Koolaburra- Pronounced "coola boora". Company based in Los Angeles, CA, that makes a high quality line of sheepskin boots. All boots are made of 100% authentic Australian sheepskin.
Sheepskin- Generally refers to the skin or leather plus the soft wool hair on a sheep, and is used to make parts of many clothing and footwear consumer products. Australian and New Zealand sheepskin is known to be some of the best in the world.
Kettle Black- Koolaburra teamed up with Kettle Black to come up with many of the designs on the backs of their boots. Kettle Black is a family owned and operated leather design company based out of downtown Los Angeles. From using only the finest materials along with precision craftsmanship they are able to create unique handcrafted leather creations. Kettle Black defines quality and their attention to detail is unparalleled. It is the top choice of savvy consumers and fine designers.
Swarovski Crystals- Several models of Koolaburra boots come with swarovski crystals installed (glued) onto them. Daniel Swarovski, inventor, was an Austrian glass cutter and jeweller born in Bohemia. The Swarovski Crystal range includes crystal sculptures, miniatures, jewelry, couture, home decor, chandeliers, and now sheepskin boots. They are very durable and offer an elegant upgrade to your boots!
EVA insoles- Ethylene vinyl acetate, also known as EVA, and is commonly used as a shock absorber in shoes, sandals, and boots. It increases comfort on those feet and knees while you're on your feet all day, plus it's lightweight and odorless.
Merino wool- The Merino sheep is the most economically influential breed of sheep in the world, prized for its wool. Merinos are regarded as having the finest and softest wool of any sheep. The Merino originated in Spain, but is now bred all over the world, and the term "Merino" now generally means the highest quality wool on the market.
Removable Insoles- Insoles that you can take out of the boot to wash, replace, etc. All Koolaburra boots have removable insoles.
Toe well- Generally the area down by your toes in a pair of boots. Koolaburra boots are known for their generous toe well, so your toes can breathe and don't get mashed together!
Double-faced- Basically, it means sheepskin through and through. With sheepskin, you have the actual skin, or leather, and the wool on the outside of the skin. Cheaper brands will stick the wool to a cheap liner, and not actually give you both the leather and the sheep's wool. Koolaburra boots are made from sheepskin leather with the original wool still attached to the leather. Much better quality!
Made in Australia- This specific phrasing is important to look for on the label of any product saying that's it's made down under. It means it's authentic. "Australian-made" is not the same, and usually means made in China.
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