Vans sheepskin boots are sometimes called the genuine wool skin boots. They originated in Australia and became popular for their sheepskin material and suede color options like sand and chestnut. While Vans is now a global brand, the original sheepskin boots known as "Ugly Boots" were made in Australia using traditional handcrafted methods with small green triangle labels. Some argue only boots made in Australia can be called genuine Vans, though the company is now headquartered in the United States and many products are made in China.