The USA is the main market for all top footwear brands, from Nike to Timberland. In Russia, such shoes cost one and a half to two times more, because that is where they are brought from (but with VAT, rent, sellers' wages, and so on). As a result, in Russia American shoes are considered "elite," while in the States they are the most ordinary products with quite affordable prices. Moreover, they are constantly put on sale, and if you know where to buy, you can save even more.
The biggest price difference, of course, is seen first and foremost for shoes from American brands. These are exactly the most popular and highest-quality shoes on the planet. Here are just 7 of the most famous ones:
The most popular shoe brands from the USA
- Nike. A giant company, the leader in the athletic footwear market, which was founded quite recently – in 1964, in Oregon. This is the most expensive shoe brand in the world; Nike sneakers can be seen on the feet of the most famous basketball players, runners, football players, and all other athletes. The brand is also the most innovative: thanks to the special texture of the foam in its sneakers, in 2019 Eliud Kipchoge was able to run a marathon in under two hours (which had previously been considered impossible). If you simply change the country to the USA in the official store, you will see that the same Nike sneakers cost 40-50% less there than on the Russian version of the website. That is why buying shoes from America is so profitable.
- New Balance. If Nike is the king of shoes for athletes, then New Balance is the new leader in shoes in general. These are cool shoes from the USA, suitable for walks around the city, trips to the gym, mountain travel, and any other activity. If you are not planning to run a marathon or chase a ball around – New Balance may be the better choice. And it is also the most “copied” brand in China after the iPhone, so to avoid ending up with a fake, you should buy New Balance only in the USA.
- Jordan. It used to be just the name of one of Nike’s lines, but now it is a full-fledged brand, with huge sales, especially among basketball fans. With the logo of the jumping Michael Jordan (for whom this model was first released in 1984). They are often very expensive, especially on resale (almost at the level of Yeezy!), so if you buy such sneakers from the USA, you can save several thousand, or even tens of thousands of rubles.
- Vans. American sneakers, produced since 1966. They are known for their very distinctive black-and-white “checkerboard” design. In America they are loved by skateboarders, racers, and cyclists. Also, fans of BMX and motorsports often want to buy Vans branded shoes (don’t ask why, that’s just how it turned out).
- Converse. Another “sneaker” brand, even more famous. It is already more than one hundred and ten years old. It is often bought by basketball fans, and also simply by all those interested in the local distinctive red-and-white or black-and-white design with a high sole and a star logo.
- Guess. A top brand, known for its logo – a red question mark inside a triangle. It originally opened in France in 1970, but is now considered American: the company office is there, and so are the main sales. Guess jeans and sneakers can very often be seen on the streets of New York.
- Timberland. Reliable, durable, and waterproof footwear. You can wear these in snow, in rain, and in the mountains. Definitely made of genuine leather. The company has been producing its signature brown boots for more than a hundred years already, since 1918. These are the highest-quality and most famous boots in the world. And directly in the USA, you can buy them for almost half the price they cost in Russia.
The price difference for fashionable footwear from top designers is even greater. And many of them, unfortunately, are not sold in the RF at all. These include Alden, Carolina, myAnatech, AllBirds, Frye, and G.H. Bass & Co. If you are tired of same-looking boots and sneakers, expanding your horizons and learning how to shop in America will be very relevant.
Best online shoe stores from America
- Amazon.com. The main online store in the USA, where you can find any shoes and clothing you could possibly want.
- 6PM.com. The main discount store. The most affordable among American shoe stores. There are not as many offers here as on Amazon or Zappos, but all of them come with discounts of up to 80%. Shoes that usually sell for $200 can cost $40-$80 here.
- Zappos.com. The main shoe store in America, famous for the quality of its service (for example, they accept returns even after a year of use). More selection than 6PM, but you won’t find such huge discounts here.
Manufacturers’ websites! If you need something from the latest collections, or you want to buy shoes from America to order, you need to go directly to the manufacturer’s website — fortunately, they are all represented here. You can, for example, visit Jordan, Timberland, Vans or New Balance. For the latter, we also recommend JoesNewBalanceOutlet.com, where everything is sold with discounts starting from 50%. However, the conditions for free delivery to Prostobox from manufacturers’ websites are usually not as favorable as on Amazon or 6PM (there, all orders over $25 or $50, respectively, ship to Prostobox for free).
How to ship shoes from the USA to Russia
Unfortunately, American stores do not offer shoes with delivery to Russia. But there is no problem here: it is enough to first ship the item within the USA, and then forward it to Russia with the help of a mail forwarding company. Prostobox offers such services. Just enter the address you received from us during registration in the Shipping fields of any American online store. It will send the parcel to our warehouse, and you will be able to choose a convenient (and the cheapest!) option for delivering goods to Russia.
With Prostobox you get access to the most выгодный online ordering of shoes from America. You pay only a few dollars for delivery, and you will not have to pay VAT for purchases made to our address.. Enter the tracking number of your parcel from the store as soon as you receive it by e-mail, and choose the delivery location for the goods that is optimal for you. The most выгодная delivery from the USA is waiting for you!
