Buying guide

Designer deals in the US: where to buy for less

By the FASHION DEALS team. Published 5 November 2026, updated 6 November 2026. Based on 86,335 pieces from 2,309 stores.

The short answer

For delivery to the US we pick the store with the best price for each piece from 2,309 stores. For 96% of the 86,335 pieces we compare, that best price is within 5% of the lowest price anywhere, so shoppers in the US rarely pay more than the lowest price worldwide, before duties. Typical delivery takes about 8 days.

Stores most often cheapest for the US

Counted over every piece we compare: the store that wins the best price for the US, after shipping where the store publishes it.

StoreBest price for
The Sporting Lodge1,785 pieces
Atelier New York1,213 pieces
Footdistrict1,079 pieces
Julian Fashion1,037 pieces
Eraldo895 pieces
pam pam808 pieces
Oi Polloi705 pieces
Urbanheer697 pieces

Stores that ship from the US

Atelier New York (1,783 pieces), Feature (1,767 pieces), Extra Butter (1,346 pieces), Shoe Palace (1,235 pieces), Oneness Boutique (1,114 pieces), Sneaker Politics (1,094 pieces), Lapstone & Hammer (1,048 pieces), ASPHALT (916 pieces). Shipping from inside the country usually means faster delivery and no import paperwork.

Most-compared brands for the US

BrandPiecesFrom
Nike4,123$50
adidas3,628$50
Carhartt WIP2,221$11
New Balance1,164$50
Barbour972$40
Patagonia966$50
Ralph Lauren797$40
Jordan721$50
ASICS703$50
Butter Goods695$8.40

Biggest price gaps you can have delivered

PieceCheapest storeDearest storeGap
adidas Originals Adistar XLG 2.0 "Solar Orange"$79 at Footdistrict$204 at Stress9562%
Carhartt WIP OG Active Stone Canvas Leaf - Jacket$162 at Impericon$420 at Maplestore62%
Nike SB Dunk Low The Powerpuff Girls Blossom (PS)$135 at PPM$350 at The Retailer62%
adidas SUPERNOVA RISE 3 RUNNING SHOE - WHITE$67 at Saison$175 at Sneak in Peace62%
Jordan W Canvas Jacket$135 at Overkill$350 at Oneness Boutique62%
adidas Busenitz Pro Shoe - Preloved Brown / Core Black / Chalk White$65 at The Block$167 at Hunting Lodge61%
ASICS Gel-Kayano 12.1$97 at SNKRIND$247 at Stress9561%
ASICS GT-2160 Sneaker$75 at END.$195 at Dr. Adams61%

What is and is not included

Prices are the stores’ own, converted to US dollars at reference rates. Shipping is included only where the store publishes it for the US (1,282 of 86,335 pieces), and import duties, customs fees and VAT are not included: check the store’s checkout before you pay. Delivery times are the stores’ stated or estimated times.

Questions shoppers ask

Is it cheaper to buy designer clothes in the US or online?

We compare online stores only. For 96% of the 86,335 pieces we track, the best price delivered to the US is within 5% of the cheapest price anywhere, so ordering online from the right store usually costs about the same as the lowest price worldwide, before duties.

Which online store is cheapest for the US?

It depends on the piece. Most often: The Sporting Lodge (1,785 pieces), Atelier New York (1,213 pieces), Footdistrict (1,079 pieces), Julian Fashion (1,037 pieces).

How long does delivery to the US take?

About 8 days on average for the pieces we compare, based on the stores’ stated or estimated delivery times.

Are duties and taxes included?

No. Shipping is included where the store publishes it; import duties, customs fees and VAT are not, so check the store’s checkout.

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