Big Shoes, Online delivery to Thailand: Suggestions

[vagabondkiwi]

Having done a search for large size shoes in thailand (size 46 and up) the general responses tend to be not very helpful at all.

So does anyone have an online shoe shop that delivers to Thailand? I do not plan to leave anytime soon and really could do with some damn shoes!!!!

Thanks in Advance

[ATF]

Problem with buying shoes online is that even with the same brand and model the size can be different. My sizes range from 44-46. You can easily and cheaply get bespoke shoes made. There used to be a few shops around the entrance to Patpong on Suriwong Road side. You should be able to get size 46 in Central Chidlom. Otherwise go to Hong Kong.

[vagabondkiwi]

Thanks, I am living in Chiang Mai - and previous discussion are full of answers such as "I got some 3/5/10 years ago, but can not remember where"

Do not really see going to hong kong for a pair of shoes as a realistic solution

[balo]

ECCO , the famous Danish brand, sells shoes size EU 46 and 47 . I am size 46-47 myself and almost gave up until I found out that ECCO has a factory in Thailand. High quality shoes and they're expensive but are made to last .

You will find ECCO stores in Central Mall Pattaya and Mega Bangna (next to IKEA) . If they are sold out for one type you can order it from the factory .

I found 4 stores in Thailand here;

http://global.ecco.com/en/service/find-a-store

[Somtamnication]

I wear size USA 11w. Super hard to find. Thanks for the ecco link.

[harrry]

Be aware that the Customs Duty on shoes is about the highest rate there is...about 70% plus 7% tax and that is calculated on the value of the shoes and freight and insurance.

[Neeranam]

The annoying thing is that near my home is a huge factory, they make Western shoes but they are only exported.

[NeverSure]

Surely they sell them at McDonald's. (Or it's false advertising.)

[h90]

I am not sure but I think there is a lot import tax on shoes so be carefully when sending from outside.

[namdocmai]

Caterpillar sells shoes in BKK in size USA 12.

[bluewoody552]

I bought some shoes online from Eastbay.com, they arrived from the US in about 3 days but had to pay 50% luxury tax

[Gecko123]

Have been very unsuccessful finding on-line retailers who ship directly to Thailand. Usually order through Amazon and have them shipped to friends or family in US who then forward the parcel.

Earlier poster said tarrif on shoes is 70%. I've never been charged more than 30%, sometimes get lucky and no tarrif charged.

[seajae]

customs will slug you pretty hard, I know as I bought some a few years ago and they ended up costing me more in tax than the actual cost of the shoes plus shipping, customs do their own pricing, they dont take notice of the real cost unless it is higher than theirs

[petedk]

I also have problems buying large size.

All shops I go to "have big size sir" but they are too small. I am a wide 46 and most shoes seem to be very narrow

Sure Central Chidlom has a pair once in a while but not always what I want and cost around 7000 Baht.

Next time I go to Europe I will buy a suitcase full of shoes

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

I wear a size 15-16 U.S. (48-49 in Euro sizes), depending on the shoe company and style. And I've never found anyplace in Thailand that has pre-made shoes in those sizes, either casual/sports or dress.

So, I order most of my shoes thru Amazon.com in the U.S. and have them forwarded to Thailand -- not by Amazon, but by my own reshipper (Shipito.com), which sends them regular Airmail instead of FedEx/DHL/UPS etc., from whom I've definitely seen 30% duty plus 7% VAT on the CIF value of imported shoes in the past. As a result of going regular Airmail instead, most of the time, I pay no customs duty or VAT at all.

In terms of brands, New Balance in the U.S. makes good quality sports and casual shoes at reasonable prices with lots of available sizes and widths, up to size 16 is pretty common and usually those are available up to 4E widths, if desired. You can also order directly from New Balance via their own website, but usually Amazon has better pricing and periodic discount sales.

The unfortunate part, as mentioned above, is different shoe companies have different size ranges. So as a result, because I can only deal thru mail order, I have a pile of new or barely used size 15s-16s at home that, once they arrived, didn't fit me properly, usually too small or narrow for what I need. So they sit in a side closet waiting for me to find a use/home for them somewhere else.

But I also have a closet of good shoes that do fit me properly and wear very comfortably on my feet. Once you get the brands and sizes down, it works pretty well. But it's venturing into a new brand that you don't know where the size selection can go awry. And once shoes have arrived in Thailand, it becomes pretty cost prohibitive to try to return mail them back to the States for an exchange, so I've never actually done that.

[Expattaff1308]

Try this, http://www.banggood.com/2015-New-Design-Summer-Men-Leather-Sandals-Beach-Sandals-Shoes-p-982720.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc_fashion&utm_content=jessie&utm_campaign=Lms-slippers-TH-sandals&utm_design=32

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

That's only up to size 11, which is a size that can be found direct in Thailand.

[speedtripler]

If you know your size, buy from your home country is best

Many eBay UK and USA sellers will post worldwide, ask them to put a value under 1000thb and post by airmail rather than DHL etc and this will help keep customs charges down but occasionally you will be hit with a bill for as much or more than the value of the shoes.... Its the luck of the draw

If I get a pair that fits perfectly, I'll order another 1-2 pairs immediately and that will keep me going

Have a couple of Pairs at home I cannot wear as too tight and unstretchable due to being steel toe cap safety shoes for motorbiking

[fey]

I wear a 49/50 and found some on the back room in a sporting goods store in bkk (don't remember the name). I'm still wearing them a year later and they fit great. $200 USD take it or leave it. This was for an emergency where I had to go to a cold rainy climate. I HAD to find something and spent days searching or weeks searching.

Anyhow, spent many days walking around to differnet stores. Nobody carries larger sizes, after 45/46 your shooting in the dark just asking for potential leftovers in the back room (they won't be on the floor).

Have Amazon deliver to a friend or relative in your home country. They then mail to you using regular post after taking the tags off. That IS the solution.

[chingmai331]

Unfortunately, yes. Hong Kong is probably the nearest place for big shoes that you can try on. Lots of big western men there with plenty of cash so they are shopping for shoes. If you go i suggest Sheung Wan, near Central and try the big department stores round there. Custom shoe makers too in HK.

I've got an old, old pair, the 2nd pair of same model, New Bal which are so decrepit and repaired in China that they really belong on a beggars foot but damn, they are the most comfy shoes ever owned. Shoe companies much like car companies, always must have new models on hand and send the the old ones to history. To my regret.

[art000]

Now, i can find imported big size safety shoe, PUMA SAFETY, OTTER at http://www.pholonline.com

unfortunately, biggest size is only 47

[NOC]

You can get them custom made in Hoi An, Vietnam, or PP, Cambodia for about 30 dollars. Make 3 pairs, wear one in. What can custom's say about your clothes?

[h90]

Be aware that the Customs Duty on shoes is about the highest rate there is...about 70% plus 7% tax and that is calculated on the value of the shoes and freight and insurance.

I find 30% (on the landed costs)

[harrry]

Be aware that the Customs Duty on shoes is about the highest rate there is...about 70% plus 7% tax and that is calculated on the value of the shoes and freight and insurance.

I find 30% (on the landed costs)

Where did you find that. And after the customs duty below is applied to the landed costs there is a further 7% GST

Search >> Customs Tariff >> Import Tariff

Chapter 64

Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles 

Notes. 1.   This Chapter does not cover :      (a)   Disposable foot or shoe coverings of flimsy material (for example, paper,              sheeting of plastics) without applied soles. These products are classified              according to their constituent material;      (   Footwear of textile material, without an outer sole glued, sewn or otherwise              affixed or applied to the upper (Section XI);      (c)   Worn footwear of heading  63.09;      (d)   Articles of asbestos (heading  68.12);      (e)   Orthopaedic footwear or other orthopaedic appliances, or parts thereof (heading               90.21); or      (f)   Toy footwear or skating boots with ice or roller skates attached; shin-guards or              similar protective sportswear (Chapter 95).2.   For the purposes of heading  64.06, the term "parts" does not include pegs, protectors,        eyelets, hooks, buckles, ornaments, braid, laces, pompons or other trimmings (which       are to be classified in their appropriate headings) or buttons or other goods of heading  96.06.3.   For the purposes of this Chapter :      (a)   the terms "rubber" and "plastics" include woven fabrics or other textile products              with an external layer of rubber or plastics being visible to the naked eye; for the              purpose of this provision, no account should be taken of any resulting change of              colour; and      (   the term "leather" refers to the goods of headings  41.07 and 41.12  to 41.14.4.   Subject to Note 3 to this Chapter :      (a)   the material of the upper shall be taken to be the constituent material having the              greatest external surface area, no account being taken of accessories or              reinforcements such as ankle patches, edging, ornamentation, buckles, tabs,              eyelet stays or similar attachments;      (   the constituent material of the outer sole shall be taken to be the material having              the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, no account being taken of              accessories or reinforcements such as spikes, bars, nails, protectors or similar              attachments.

Subheading Note.1.   For the purposes of subheadings  6402.12, 6402.19, 6403.12, 6403.19 and       6404.11, the expression "sports footwear" applies only to :      (a)   footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for              the attachment of, spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like;      (   skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, snowboard boots,              wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes.

Heading Description Statutory Rate ad valorem Rate % Specific Rate Unit Baht 64.01 Waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or of plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes. 6401.10 - Footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap 100 - - - Other footwear : 6401.91 - - Covering the knee 100 - - 6401.92 - - Covering the ankle but not covering the knee 100 - - 6401.99 - - Other 100 - - 64.02 Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. - Sports footwear : 6402.12 - - Ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots 100 - - 6402.19 - - Other 100 - - 6402.20 - Footwear with upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by means of plugs 100 - - 6402.30 - Other footwear, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap 100 - - - Other footwear : 6402.91 - - Covering the ankle 100 - - 6402.99 - - Other 100 - - 64.03 Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather. - Sports footwear : 6403.12 - - Ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots 100 - - 6403.19 - - Other 100 - - 6403.20 - Footwear with outer soles of leather, and uppers which consist of leather straps across the instep and around thebig toe 100 - - 6403.30 - Footwear made on a base or platform of wood, not having an inner sole or a protective metal toe-cap 100 - - 6403.40 - Other footwear, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap 100 - - - Other footwear with outer soles of leather : 6403.51 - - Covering the ankle 100 - - 6403.59 - - Other 100 - - - Other footwear : 6403.91 - - Covering the ankle 100 - - 6403.99 - - Other 100 - - 64.04 Footwear with outer sole of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials. - Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics : 6404.11 - - Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like 100 - - 6404.19 - - Other 100 - - 6404.20 - Footwear with outer soles of leather or composition leather 100 - - 64.05 Other footwear. 6405.10 - With uppers of leather or composition leather 100 Pair 30.00 6405.20 - With uppers of textile materials 100 Pair 30.00 6405.90 - Other 100 Pair 30.00 64.06 Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof. 6406.10 - Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners 40 - - 6406.20 - Outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics 40 - - - Other : 6406.91 - - Of wood 40 - - - - Of other materials : 6406.991 - - - Gaiters, legging and similar articles and parts thereof 30 - - 6406.999 - - - Other 40 - -

[h90]

Be aware that the Customs Duty on shoes is about the highest rate there is...about 70% plus 7% tax and that is calculated on the value of the shoes and freight and insurance.

I find 30% (on the landed costs)

Where did you find that. And after the customs duty below is applied to the landed costs there is a further 7% GST

Search >> Customs Tariff >> Import Tariff

Chapter 64

Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles 

Notes. 1.   This Chapter does not cover :      (a)   Disposable foot or shoe coverings of flimsy material (for example, paper,              sheeting of plastics) without applied soles. These products are classified              according to their constituent material;      (   Footwear of textile material, without an outer sole glued, sewn or otherwise              affixed or applied to the upper (Section XI);      (c)   Worn footwear of heading  63.09;      (d)   Articles of asbestos (heading  68.12);      (e)   Orthopaedic footwear or other orthopaedic appliances, or parts thereof (heading               90.21); or      (f)   Toy footwear or skating boots with ice or roller skates attached; shin-guards or              similar protective sportswear (Chapter 95).2.   For the purposes of heading  64.06, the term "parts" does not include pegs, protectors,        eyelets, hooks, buckles, ornaments, braid, laces, pompons or other trimmings (which       are to be classified in their appropriate headings) or buttons or other goods of heading  96.06.3.   For the purposes of this Chapter :      (a)   the terms "rubber" and "plastics" include woven fabrics or other textile products              with an external layer of rubber or plastics being visible to the naked eye; for the              purpose of this provision, no account should be taken of any resulting change of              colour; and      (   the term "leather" refers to the goods of headings  41.07 and 41.12  to 41.14.4.   Subject to Note 3 to this Chapter :      (a)   the material of the upper shall be taken to be the constituent material having the              greatest external surface area, no account being taken of accessories or              reinforcements such as ankle patches, edging, ornamentation, buckles, tabs,              eyelet stays or similar attachments;      (   the constituent material of the outer sole shall be taken to be the material having              the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, no account being taken of              accessories or reinforcements such as spikes, bars, nails, protectors or similar              attachments.

Subheading Note.1.   For the purposes of subheadings  6402.12, 6402.19, 6403.12, 6403.19 and       6404.11, the expression "sports footwear" applies only to :      (a)   footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for              the attachment of, spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like;      (   skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, snowboard boots,              wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes.

Heading Description Statutory Rate ad valorem Rate % Specific Rate Unit Baht 64.01 Waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or of plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes. 6401.10 - Footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap 100 - - - Other footwear : 6401.91 - - Covering the knee 100 - - 6401.92 - - Covering the ankle but not covering the knee 100 - - 6401.99 - - Other 100 - - 64.02 Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. - Sports footwear : 6402.12 - - Ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots 100 - - 6402.19 - - Other 100 - - 6402.20 - Footwear with upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by means of plugs 100 - - 6402.30 - Other footwear, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap 100 - - - Other footwear : 6402.91 - - Covering the ankle 100 - - 6402.99 - - Other 100 - - 64.03 Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather. - Sports footwear : 6403.12 - - Ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots 100 - - 6403.19 - - Other 100 - - 6403.20 - Footwear with outer soles of leather, and uppers which consist of leather straps across the instep and around thebig toe 100 - - 6403.30 - Footwear made on a base or platform of wood, not having an inner sole or a protective metal toe-cap 100 - - 6403.40 - Other footwear, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap 100 - - - Other footwear with outer soles of leather : 6403.51 - - Covering the ankle 100 - - 6403.59 - - Other 100 - - - Other footwear : 6403.91 - - Covering the ankle 100 - - 6403.99 - - Other 100 - - 64.04 Footwear with outer sole of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials. - Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics : 6404.11 - - Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like 100 - - 6404.19 - - Other 100 - - 6404.20 - Footwear with outer soles of leather or composition leather 100 - - 64.05 Other footwear. 6405.10 - With uppers of leather or composition leather 100 Pair 30.00 6405.20 - With uppers of textile materials 100 Pair 30.00 6405.90 - Other 100 Pair 30.00 64.06 Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof. 6406.10 - Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners 40 - - 6406.20 - Outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics 40 - - - Other : 6406.91 - - Of wood 40 - - - - Of other materials : 6406.991 - - - Gaiters, legging and similar articles and parts thereof 30 - - 6406.999 - - - Other 40 - -

That is even better han what I found....there are all the numbers.

http://igtf.customs.go.th/igtf/en/main_frame.jsp

search for import tariff

put in the code and than show and get the general rate.

Unfortunately the webpage needs 5-10 min to react on every click so I can't check different kind of shoes at the moment.

Attention: Calculation is:

product costs+shipping=landed costs

import tax from the landed costs

product costs+shipping+import tax is than the base for VAT

On top of it can be a few other minor fees.

Always good to read the details. Often it is possible to find cheaper tariffs for some specific goods. But shoes are known to be troublesome to import. Best might be to have it sent per regular post and hope it won't be taxed.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

I just ordered a new pair of size 16 New Balance walking shoes from Amazon, as they were having a sale for just over $30 with free domestic shipping as a Prime customer. The same shoe model, I believe, is close to $100 if ordered direct from New Balance.

The best way to keep an eye on such things is to create an Amazon wish list for your shoes in your size, and save the ones you're interested in. Then you can monitor the list and see when a good price comes along. Amazon has really great discounts on NB periodically, I assume, because NB tends to come out with new models of pretty much their same shoes each year (last year's MW811 becomes this year's MW812). So I'm assuming Amazon periodically is clearing out their prior year's inventory.

After receiving the Amazon shipment to my Shipito address in the U.S., I then paid a total of $36 in shipping via Shipito.com and their Economy Airmail service for the 3.4 Lbs package, which is delivered here by ThaiPost usually with no tax or customs duty at all. Getting those shoes purchased in my size and delivered to my door here for under $70 total is a great deal. So any time I see an opportunity like that, I grab it.

[chingmai331]

I had a pair of custom made leather sandals made in Beijing. The originals were outstanding, size US 13. The custom made pair were only fair approximations. The difference between factory shoes and street vendor made is very great, regardless of cost.

[starky]

I bought some shoes online from Eastbay.com, they arrived from the US in about 3 days but had to pay 50% luxury tax

I'm hearing ya I buy a lot from Eastbay. I wear a US 12 EE it was OK when we had parity with the USD getting smashed now. Needed new shoes so just paid the best part of 700 aussie for 3 pairs of Nikes and haven't even copped the tax yet. Worst part is 90% of Eastbays stuff is made in China. Actually worst part is trying to find the loophole and seeing the price of the same Nikes in the official Nike online store in China.

[bluewoody552]

I bought some shoes online from Eastbay.com, they arrived from the US in about 3 days but had to pay 50% luxury tax

I'm hearing ya I buy a lot from Eastbay. I wear a US 12 EE it was OK when we had parity with the USD getting smashed now. Needed new shoes so just paid the best part of 700 aussie for 3 pairs of Nikes and haven't even copped the tax yet. Worst part is 90% of Eastbays stuff is made in China. Actually worst part is trying to find the loophole and seeing the price of the same Nikes in the official Nike online store in China.

Check out lazada.co.th They have 15 size 1 Nike on offer. I am US14 or 38EU but they have 5 Addidas runners. They do COD so this could be good for you.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

I got my New Balance walkers size 164E in the mail today. $35 on sale from Amazon U.S., plus $36 shipping for the 3.35 lbs package from U.S. to Thailand via Shipito.com airmail.

Total cost for new pair of shoes bought in the U.S. and delivered to my door here by Thai Post: $71. No Thai tax or customs duty.