Master sneaker
Where to buy the Hermès Master sneaker
The Hermès Master sneaker is tracked in 2 countries, ranging from 1,524 AUD in South Korea to 1,791 AUD in Australia. Those figures are converted to AUD and adjusted for local tax and refundable VAT, so they are directly comparable — the shelf price in South Korea reads 1,660,000 KRW. Buying in South Korea rather than Australia saves about 466 AUD (23%) against the Australia price of 1,990 AUD.
Travellers leaving South Korea can reclaim roughly 7% 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 Master sneaker: common questions
Which country is cheapest for the Hermès Master sneaker?
South Korea. At the prices we last tracked it comes to 1,524 AUD after local tax and the VAT refund, which is 23% below the Australia price of 1,990 AUD.
How much can you save on the Hermès Master sneaker by buying abroad?
About 466 AUD (23%) buying in South Korea instead of Australia, 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 Master sneaker in South Korea?
South Korea refunds roughly 7% to eligible non-resident travellers who export the item and complete the paperwork at departure. The 1,524 AUD figure above already has that refund applied; the sticker price in store is 1,660,000 KRW.
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.