I bypassed the local sneaker shortage to get the New Balance 993 Interstellar shipped to France from the US

Why the 993 Interstellar matters in 2026

I have followed the New Balance 993 silhouette for years, but the late April 2026 release of the 'Interstellar' colorway is different. This Made in USA model features a deep purple hue that has already gained a massive following in South Korea and the US. Because it is a US-exclusive release, getting my hands on a pair here in France seemed difficult at first. The 993 is known for its stability and premium pigskin suede, and this new colorway adds a level of rarity that I could not ignore.

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I noticed that us trends are currently dominated by these tonal, earthy yet vibrant purples. In the sneaker community, the 993 is often considered the 'dad shoe' pinnacle, and the Interstellar 2026 edition has quickly become a 'Rising Star' in the secondary market. I decided I would rather buy it at retail from a US shop than pay double to a reseller in Europe.

I corrected my assumptions about US to France shipping

I used to believe that ordering sneakers from America was a guaranteed headache. I assumed the shipping would cost more than the shoes and that they would get stuck in customs for weeks. I was wrong. I realized that if I use a dedicated freight forwarder, I can manage the process much more effectively than relying on standard international postal services.

By using comGateway, I gained access to a tax-free us address in Oregon. This meant I didn't have to pay US sales tax on my 993s, which already saved me about 10% right at the start. I found that the myth of "impossible shipping" only applies if you don't have a plan. Once I understood how it works, the distance between a warehouse in the US and my door in France felt much smaller.

My step-by-step buying process

I started by identifying which US retailers had the Interstellar 993 in stock. Since this was a late April release, stock was moving fast. I signed up for my US address and used it as my delivery point during checkout. For anyone looking to shop us store sites from abroad, this is the most direct method.

I followed this step-by-step guide to ensure my suite number was included in the address field. If you forget that, the warehouse won't know the package belongs to you. Once the store shipped the shoes to my Oregon address, I received a notification and could choose my preferred shipping speed to France.

Why I use BuyForMe for US drops

I encountered a common problem when I tried to use my French credit card on certain US sneaker sites. Many stores, including big names like Nike, Sephora, or even New Balance's official US site, often block international credit cards. They also sometimes decline orders sent to known parcel forwarding service addresses if the billing and shipping addresses don't match certain criteria.

I solved this by using the "BuyForMe" service. This is comGateway's assisted purchase solution. I simply told them what I wanted to buy, and they used a US domestic credit card to purchase the New Balance 993 'Interstellar' on my behalf. This is the safest way to guarantee an order doesn't get cancelled by a picky retailer. It removed the frustration of seeing a "Transaction Declined" message while watching the stock levels drop to zero. If you are struggling with a store that won't accept your card, I highly recommend this service.

How I handle French import duties and VAT

I am often asked about the extra costs of buy from US ship to France. In France, we have to deal with VAT (TVA) and potential customs duties for items coming from outside the EU. I don't let this surprise me anymore. I make sure to research customs tax before I commit to a purchase.

When my 993s arrived at the warehouse, I had the option to declare the value and prepare for the GST/VAT payments. Being proactive about import tax means my package doesn't get held up at the border. I found that even with these taxes, the total price for a US-exclusive pair was still comparable to what I would pay for a standard, non-limited model in a boutique in Paris—if they even had it in stock.

I used a calculator to justify the purchase

I never ship a package blindly. I always use a shipping calculator to estimate shipping cost before the shoes even leave the US store. By entering the weight of a standard New Balance box (usually around 1.5kg to 2kg), I knew exactly what I would be paying for the France delivery.

I believe that having this data upfront is what makes the process stress-free. I managed to get a pair of shoes that my friends in France can't find, and I did it by simply using a package forwarding strategy that most people are too afraid to try. If you want the Interstellar 993, stop waiting for a local release that might never happen and just ship it yourself.