I totally agree with you. The genuine [sic] UGGs are made in China! I got a pair of Aussie Uggs two years ago from an Amity mama's co-op and they are fabulous, the sheepskin is so much softer and far better quality than the "real" ones. I bought DD some gorgeous pink ones from an Australian company out of Perth and they came in three days and the shipping was included. They also are also made of very good quality sheepskin.
For those that want links to Ugg alternatives for their kiddos (or themselves for that matter), I have tons of links. Here they are!
http://www.kiwi-sheepskins.com/sheepskin-boots.asp
This is where I got DD's pink uggs:
http://www.snugboots.com/product.php...7e6ee93e7cff0e
http://www.overland.com/scripts/ecat...=baby-and-kids
http://raingear.dianeslittlelambs.com/slippers.htm
http://www.uggs.magicalsavings.com/