Nova loafer
Where to buy the Hermès Nova loafer
The Hermès Nova loafer is tracked in 3 countries, ranging from 994 GBP in Japan to 1,160 GBP in United Kingdom. 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 234,300 JPY. Buying in Japan rather than United Kingdom saves about 166 GBP (14%) against the United Kingdom price of 1,160 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 Nova loafer: common questions
Which country is cheapest for the Hermès Nova loafer?
Japan. At the prices we last tracked it comes to 994 GBP after local tax and the VAT refund, which is 14% below the United Kingdom price of 1,160 GBP.
How much can you save on the Hermès Nova loafer by buying abroad?
About 166 GBP (14%) buying in Japan instead of United Kingdom, 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 Nova loafer in Japan?
Japan refunds roughly 10% to eligible non-resident travellers who export the item and complete the paperwork at departure. The 994 GBP figure above already has that refund applied; the sticker price in store is 234,300 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.