Nuba 50 sandal
Where to buy the Hermès Nuba 50 sandal
The Hermès Nuba 50 sandal is tracked in 6 countries, ranging from 1,013 GBP in Japan to 1,245 GBP in Australia. Those figures are converted to GBP and adjusted for local tax and refundable VAT, so they are directly comparable — the shelf price in Japan reads 238,700 JPY. Buying in Japan rather than United Kingdom saves about 167 GBP (14%) against the United Kingdom price of 1,180 GBP.
Travellers leaving Japan can reclaim roughly 10% VAT on this purchase, which is already reflected in the figure above. Bear in mind that a saving on paper can be undone by customs duty when you bring the item home — check your own allowance before treating the gap as free money.
Prices come from Hermès's official country websites and are refreshed weekly. See all Hermès prices by country for the full picture.
Hermès Nuba 50 sandal: common questions
Which country is cheapest for the Hermès Nuba 50 sandal?
Japan. At the prices we last tracked it comes to 1,013 GBP after local tax and the VAT refund, which is 14% below the United Kingdom price of 1,180 GBP.
How much can you save on the Hermès Nuba 50 sandal by buying abroad?
About 167 GBP (14%) buying in Japan instead of United Kingdom, comparing 6 countries. That is the price difference alone and does not account for travel costs or customs duty on the way home.
Can you claim a VAT refund on the Hermès Nuba 50 sandal in Japan?
Japan refunds roughly 10% to eligible non-resident travellers who export the item and complete the paperwork at departure. The 1,013 GBP figure above already has that refund applied; the sticker price in store is 238,700 JPY.
How current are these Hermès prices?
Prices are read weekly from Hermès's own country websites and converted using daily exchange rates, so the comparison reflects official retail pricing rather than resale or grey-market listings.