How many of you are into shoes... (Dress Shoes)?

[Syed117]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I think it may be best to order directly through a retailer (even if they have to place a special order with EG). They will handle customs.

Let me know if you want a contact.

Originally Posted by dddrees

Pictures don’t always capture the true color. In fact I have a pair of Inverness in Burgundy which have a pinkish tint to them. The thing about the actual color is a bit unpredictable when it comes to EG because their finish is applied by hand. But I would imagine it would have a reddish tint of some kind.

Unfortunately I have not ordered directly from EG so I can’t help you but I think Wes did.

I ordered most of mine via Skoakbolaget because at the time they had the best prices. Unfortunately awhile ago EG changed their policies but with the current climate ordering directly probably will get you the best price.

Not sure how customs works anymore either, but it used to be that who you used as a carrier determined whether there would be a customs bill or not. Here again Skoak offered a number of shipping options and as long as you were willing to wait about a week you didn’t receive a customs bill.


I know there have been talks since that customs and how much they would charge on shoes for instance was supposed to change but since I haven’t received anything from overseas in awhile I’m not sure what the current practice is. DHL used to be notorious for sending fairly significant customs bills up to months after you received your actual shipment.

Thanks as always guys

So Leffot has the galways in stock in several sizes. Just not in a color I want. I want that burgundy because it looks great in the pictures and I want a lighter colored boot after those 2 dark brown C&J I got recently.

As far as the EG site and shipping/duty goes. This is what it says:

"SALES DUTIES
We want your shopping experience to be as seamless and efficient as possible. That's why although we ship our shoes from England, you can be rest assured that for all orders of over $250, duty to the United States is included. For orders under $250 you will be responsible for any import duties incurred in importing the order."

I'm assuming duties will be covered based on this. Unless there is some charge that would be applied.

Let's see what happens tomorrow. Might all turn out to be pointless if that last doesn't work.