Lazy loafer
Where to buy the Hermès Lazy loafer
The Hermès Lazy loafer is tracked in 3 countries, ranging from 1,601 SGD in Japan to 1,860 SGD in Singapore. Those figures are converted to SGD and adjusted for local tax and refundable VAT, so they are directly comparable — the shelf price in Japan reads 218,900 JPY. Buying in Japan rather than Singapore saves about 399 SGD (20%) against the Singapore price of 2,000 SGD.
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 Lazy loafer: common questions
Which country is cheapest for the Hermès Lazy loafer?
Japan. At the prices we last tracked it comes to 1,601 SGD after local tax and the VAT refund, which is 20% below the Singapore price of 2,000 SGD.
How much can you save on the Hermès Lazy loafer by buying abroad?
About 399 SGD (20%) buying in Japan instead of Singapore, comparing 3 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 Lazy loafer in Japan?
Japan refunds roughly 10% to eligible non-resident travellers who export the item and complete the paperwork at departure. The 1,601 SGD figure above already has that refund applied; the sticker price in store is 218,900 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.