Lidl has unveiled its latest clothing and footwear collection, with one particular pair of boots bearing a striking resemblance to a designer version. The Esmara Ladies' Boots, priced at £6.99, are set to hit stores this weekend as the discount supermarket prepares for the colder months.
Boot details and availability
The boots are available in dark brown or black, with a "soft and fleecy faux sheepskin lining" crafted from faux suede. The dark brown style sits slightly higher than the black option, which features a cropped design. Available in sizes four to seven and a half, the boots will hit stores from Sunday, October 4.
Comparison to Ugg and other retailers
Lidl's offering appears remarkably similar to Ugg's Women's Classic Mini II Boot in dusted cocoa, which retails at £165. The Ugg version comes in sizes three to 10, features genuine sheepskin and fur, and offers an expanded colour palette including black, shaded clover, sand and dusty orchid.
Marks and Spencer also stocks its own version of the boot for £38. The Suede Flatform Slipper Boots are available in sizes three to eight in either chestnut or mink and are crafted from leather.
Customer feedback on both products
The UGG boots have garnered numerous favourable customer reviews, with one stating: "Fits like a glove. So comfy, can't wait for the winter season. Perfect colour." Another said: "I wear UGGs all year round. Great all-weather shoe!" Someone else remarked: "Always fantastic quality, also love the colour! Wore my last pair every day, all winter!"
Yet, some customers have encountered issues with sizing and quality. One noted: "Bought these boots 3-4 months ago, and they've already developed a hole in the toe. Quite disappointing. I've owned several pairs of UGG boots, all lasting 5-10 years. Quality has clearly gone down."
Another stated: "The quality of these boots has declined exponentially over the past 5-10 years. Seams, inner fur texture, and colour do not match expectations or the price paid. I will be exploring UGG Since 1974 in the future." A further shopper observed: "Ordered the same size I always have in my previous UGGs. I have had two pairs of slippers and two pairs of the boots, but in the original style these I can't even get my foot into it past the arch new styling runs narrow and smaller than the original sailing. Please go back to the UGGs that I love."
Lidl's boots are set to hit shelves from Sunday, October 4, offering a budget-friendly alternative to the designer version.
