Zonkey Boot Appreciation Thread

[DavidCreightonB]

Three Days .. Three Pairs!

Five to go and sixth incoming

One more and the rotation goes to double digits!

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This is a good cross section of ZB's. 9 to 10 pairs total - Glad to see you have your priorities straight.

 

[nishant]

This is a good cross section of ZB's. 9 to 10 pairs total - Glad to see you have your priorities straight.

Need a pair of hiking boots some day..

 

[nishant]

Where do you guys get Zonkeys? Looks like Luxury Shear is down.

My latest pair is coming straight from ZB.
I have bought from Milohshop, ShearL & ebay offloads. Highly recommend Steve’s shop as well, ie gentlemen’s footwear.

 

[WhyUEarly]

Not sure if you’re in the States but here’s what I do. I get killed on customs fees, but I go through the Zonkey site. When considering the typical up charge of vendors, the price tends to be a wash mostly.

Zonkey Boot - Genuinely Hand Welted and Hand Sewn Men's Shoes

Zonkey Boot offers an exclusive selection of men’s ready-to-wear and made-to-order hand welted and Norvegese classic shoes and boots, fitted shoe trees and made-to-measure handmade belts.

zonkeyboot.com

what's the hit on customs? Is it X% over $800.

 

[deez shoes]

what's the hit on customs? Is it X% over $800.

I haven't been hit with duties when ordering directly from zonkey boot's website to Boston. I'm sure it's probably luck.

 

[gmehra]

what's the hit on customs? Is it X% over $800.

its supposed to be 5% for duty but the carriers always charge their bullshit clearance fees which can vary depending on the carrier, shipping method, and value. I would expect 5% duty on the total amount (not just the part over $800) plus $100-$150 in clearance fees

 

[deez shoes]

its supposed to be 5% for duty but the carriers always charge their bullshit clearance fees which can vary depending on the carrier, shipping method, and value. I would expect 5% duty on the total amount (not just the part over $800) plus $100-$150 in clearance fees

Gmehra, on that same note, I have to update people on the Japanese shoemakers thread because sabot did some shady stuff where I was charged 10 instead of 5 percent even though I supplied them with the correct HTS code, which you had previously suggested, prior to placing my order. They straight up ignored me.

 

[gmehra]

Gmehra, on that same note, I have to update people on the Japanese shoemakers thread because sabot did some shady stuff where I was charged 10 instead of 5 percent even though I supplied them with the correct HTS code, which you had previously suggested, prior to placing my order. They straight up ignored me.

ouch, and on japanese shoes thats a big amount. you should try to file a claim with the shipping company and/or US customs to get a refund. I know you can do that in Canada but not sure how it works down there

 

[deez shoes]

ouch, and on japanese shoes thats a big amount. you should try to file a claim with the shipping company and/or US customs to get a refund. I know you can do that in Canada but not sure how it works down there

I did. Took me a long time but after speaking with about 5 different people within UPS' international department I was transferred to an "entry review" lady who made the change without issues.

 

[DavidCreightonB]

Geez - I forgot about that fee. I buy stuff direct from some manufacturers in Europe. I send them the harmonization codes and paperwork. Carriers like DHL contact me if they are any issues. I generally only pay the tariff plus a small fee. UPS pisses me off with their $100 to $150 fee over the 4% to 5% tariff I pay for ZB.

 

[deez shoes]

Geez - I forgot about that fee. I buy stuff direct from some manufacturers in Europe. I send them the harmonization codes and paperwork. Carriers like DHL contact me if they are any issues. I generally only pay the tariff plus a small fee. UPS pisses me off with their $100 to $150 fee over the 4% to 5% tariff I pay for ZB.

Wow! Even for my YF shoes at 10percent UPS was only charging me an additional 11usd in processing fees.

 

[WhyUEarly]

I haven't been hit with duties when ordering directly from zonkey boot's website to Boston. I'm sure it's probably luck.

its supposed to be 5% for duty but the carriers always charge their bullshit clearance fees which can vary depending on the carrier, shipping method, and value. I would expect 5% duty on the total amount (not just the part over $800) plus $100-$150 in clearance fees

Thanks for sharing guys. The processing fee definitely sounds like a pain.

 

[stephenaf2003]

what's the hit on customs? Is it X% over $800.

Looks like everyone has answered your question, and I’ve had pretty much the same experience. For me, I’ve only received DHL shipping when using ZB’s website. And DHL, normally hits me with about $125-$150 in fees.

 

[gmehra]

Wow! Even for my YF shoes at 10percent UPS was only charging me an additional 11usd in processing fees.

good to hear it was only $11 USD. I got hit with $135 in just processing fees via UPS once but that was a ground shipment, I do remember them having different fees for ground vs air. value of the package was around $1100 USD

 

[djdanniedee]

There needs to be more love for Zonkeyboot. Here's my Wholecut derby in Russian Calf.