Nil espadrille
Where to buy the Hermès Nil espadrille
The Hermès Nil espadrille is tracked in 3 countries, ranging from 984 SGD in South Korea to 1,116 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 South Korea reads 1,190,000 KRW. Buying in South Korea rather than Singapore saves about 216 SGD (18%) against the Singapore price of 1,200 SGD.
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 Nil espadrille: common questions
Which country is cheapest for the Hermès Nil espadrille?
South Korea. At the prices we last tracked it comes to 984 SGD after local tax and the VAT refund, which is 18% below the Singapore price of 1,200 SGD.
How much can you save on the Hermès Nil espadrille by buying abroad?
About 216 SGD (18%) buying in South Korea 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 Nil espadrille in South Korea?
South Korea refunds roughly 7% to eligible non-resident travellers who export the item and complete the paperwork at departure. The 984 SGD figure above already has that refund applied; the sticker price in store is 1,190,000 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.