The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

[clee1982]

I don’t need another rabbit hole...

 

[aj2603]

I don’t need another rabbit hole...

I agree. Photography is another bad rabbit hole .. now I am also obsessed with lenses and cameras ... ?

 

[clee1982]

so for people who have tried (or going to try) ACME, do you go through Medallion or just reach out ACME on IG?

 

[WilYa]

so for people who have tried (or going to try) ACME, do you go through Medallion or just reach out ACME on IG?

it is basically the same I believe, ACME is M's house brand

 

[clee1982]

it is basically the same I believe, ACME is M's house brand

anyone in US has experience with order shoe from China and how much import duty there is...?

 

[emacs]

anyone in US has experience with order shoe from China and how much import duty there is...?

Imports to the US for personal use valued under $800 should be duty free. Between $800 and $1800, it's 4%.

 

[vriche]

Has anyone had experience dealing with Hephaestus? I've tried hitting them up via email, even messaged the go between guy (acknowledged receipt of my email, but has not responded). Not really a chinese shoemaker but I haven't seen a thread for them yet so I'm trying my luck here. I'm just trying to spend some money man.....

As others have noted, Hephaestus is very responsive on IG, at least that was my experience. I ordered a pair of HW black hatchgrain SpTD and they’ll be here tomorrow, it took about 6-7 weeks. Here are the pictures that they sent me of the shoes.

 

[Viatu]

As others have noted, Hephaestus is very responsive on IG, at least that was my experience. I ordered a pair of HW black hatchgrain SpTD and they’ll be here tomorrow, it took about 6-7 weeks. Here are the pictures that they sent me of the shoes. View attachment 1441823 View attachment 1441824 View attachment 1441825 View attachment 1441826

Looks real good!

 

[vriche]

Looks real good!

Thanks, bro! Now I just hope they fit. Guess I’ll find out soon enough.

 

[zanci]

What is the price for hephaestus? What did you pay for yours? They look incredible!

 

[clee1982]

Imports to the US for personal use valued under $800 should be duty free. Between $800 and $1800, it's 4%.

so as long as skipping say DHL? They charge a ton of no idea what the heck parcel processing fee

 

[clee1982]

Imports to the US for personal use valued under $800 should be duty free. Between $800 and $1800, it's 4%.

by the way is it true regardless country of origin?

 

[Viatu]

What is the price for hephaestus? What did you pay for yours? They look incredible!

I'm in discussions with them for a pair of MTO shoes. They are around $500 USD for MTO. That price includes shipping and shoe trees.

 

[emacs]

by the way is it true regardless country of origin?

I believe so, excluding embargoed countries like Cuba and the DPRK of course.
As far as your previous question, I'm not sure what fees DHL or other shipping companies may charge, I only know of those duties from US Customs. Probably best to contact DHL and ask them.

 

[acapaca]

I'm in discussions with them for a pair of MTO shoes. They are around $500 USD for MTO. That price includes shipping and shoe trees.

i'd be curious to learn what specs this includes, as I'm hoping to visit them in person and talk to them about MTM or even perhaps bespoke, if they are up for it.