Kennedy loafer
Where to buy the Hermès Kennedy loafer
The Hermès Kennedy loafer is tracked in 2 countries, ranging from 1,658 CAD in Japan to 1,750 CAD in Canada. Those figures are converted to CAD and adjusted for local tax and refundable VAT, so they are directly comparable — the shelf price in Japan reads 206,800 JPY. Buying in Japan rather than Canada saves about 92 CAD (5%) against the Canada price of 1,750 CAD.
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 Kennedy loafer: common questions
Which country is cheapest for the Hermès Kennedy loafer?
Japan. At the prices we last tracked it comes to 1,658 CAD after local tax and the VAT refund, which is 5% below the Canada price of 1,750 CAD.
How much can you save on the Hermès Kennedy loafer by buying abroad?
About 92 CAD (5%) buying in Japan instead of Canada, comparing 2 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 Kennedy loafer in Japan?
Japan refunds roughly 10% to eligible non-resident travellers who export the item and complete the paperwork at departure. The 1,658 CAD figure above already has that refund applied; the sticker price in store is 206,800 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.