Low loafer
Where to buy the Hermès Low loafer
The Hermès Low loafer is tracked in 3 countries, ranging from 1,083 USD in South Korea to 1,275 USD in United States. Those figures are converted to USD and adjusted for local tax and refundable VAT, so they are directly comparable — the shelf price in South Korea reads 1,680,000 KRW. Buying in South Korea rather than United States saves about 192 USD (15%) against the United States price of 1,275 USD.
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 Low loafer: common questions
Which country is cheapest for the Hermès Low loafer?
South Korea. At the prices we last tracked it comes to 1,083 USD after local tax and the VAT refund, which is 15% below the United States price of 1,275 USD.
How much can you save on the Hermès Low loafer by buying abroad?
About 192 USD (15%) buying in South Korea instead of United States, 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 Low loafer in South Korea?
South Korea refunds roughly 7% to eligible non-resident travellers who export the item and complete the paperwork at departure. The 1,083 USD figure above already has that refund applied; the sticker price in store is 1,680,000 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.