I was planning on getting a new pair tomorrow but I’m going to Italy in a week for vacation. Should I wait to get them there?

  • cryball@sopuli.xyz
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    1 year ago

    Sales tax is going to influence maybe 10%, but that is far outweighed by the non tax price differences. I’ve gathered a couple of examples from REI and Oliunid (italian store) below. Oliunid prices include EU sales tax.

    • Miura VS: $199 versus 119e ($133)
    • Otaki: $209 versus ~150e ($170)
    • Genius: $219 versus ~150e ($170)

    I would fathom that a big reason why laspo shoes are more expensive in US versus Italy is the factory location. The shoes are made in Italy and then have to be shipped to US.