How to order sporting goods from America to Russia
You can still freely order goods from the USA to Russia. Even Apple gadgets and clothing from all those global brands that left the Russian market. All global carriers still deliver these goods, and mail forwarders accept packages at their address in the USA. The same applies to sports gear: the stores themselves do not ship goods directly to Russia, but through Pochtoy.com you can bring in sporting goods of any brands, from Decathlon to Amazon. Such specialized items in America cost many times less than in Russia, and many of them are not sold in Russia at all.
Paradoxically, over the past few years ordering from the USA has become even more выгоднее. The Russian government has lowered duties and removed limits on the delivery of goods. If previously a customs duty had to be paid if the value of the goods in the package exceeded €200, now packages worth up to €1000 can be brought from abroad without fees.
There are only two significant restrictions: you cannot ship prohibited items, and you cannot order items in certain categories priced above $300 per unit (this restriction was imposed by the USA). The limit for gadgets, smartphones, cameras, and computer hardware — $2500 per unit.
Overall, purchases in the USA have become much more attractive for buyers, especially if the item is expensive. The need to pay a duty of 15% on the amount exceeding the limit almost never arises. Therefore, personal purchases abroad turn out to be even more выгоднее than purchases in Russian stores, which are required to pay duties on importing their batches of goods.
16.05.2025
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- Sporting goods worth ordering from America
Most often, with Pochtoy.com people buy products in the USA for sports disciplines such as:
Horseback riding.
In the USA, you can buy riding breeches, boots, gloves, protective helmets. The country of cowboys has no shortage of stores and manufacturers. You can visit Old Mill Saddlery or JockeyTack if you need special equipment for competitions, or choose products on Amazon if you just want to ride a horse. They also sell helmets, gloves, pants with knee patches or a silicone patch, special leggings, knee socks, jackets, vests, even whips.
Soccer.
In the USA, you can cheaply buy jerseys, high-quality balls, and branded clothing. But the main thing — they sell a huge number of sneakers and cleats here! Americans really love shoes, and several hundred models from well-known companies can only be found here. Prices for products from Nike, New Balance and Adidas here have always been several times lower than Russian ones. Especially if you buy during sales, which in the USA are quite real. If you know exactly which model you want to order, it is worth checking its availability on Zappos and 6PM.
Basketball.
Websites Fanatics, USAB, Spalding, Wilson — have a huge selection of basketball goods. Balls, hoops, shorts, baskets, sneakers, backboards. And if you need unique shoes, it is worth checking out the StockX marketplace, where iconic models from the 80s and 90s are sold at prices reaching tens of thousands of dollars. If you happen to have something like that somewhere in good condition — it may be worth more than a good car.
Hockey.
Another American favorite. Pucks, sticks, and equipment are sold on dozens of specialized websites, like ShopUSAHockey, Hockey Monkey and InGlasco. Although most often these goods are simply bought on eBay and Amazon.
Tennis.
If you go to any sporting goods website in the States, you will see a section with tennis products there. There you can buy footwear, headwear, a set of balls, women's or men's clothing. And also, of course, buy a tennis racket. Just keep in mind that it should not cost more than $300 so that it can be delivered to Russia without any problems.
Triathlon.
Like basketball, windsurfing, and skateboarding, the popularity of triathlon also started in the USA. It was here that the first «triple competition» was held in 1974. If you need triathlon gear, it is cheaper to buy it in America. They have trisuits there for any body size and budget. Even just on Amazon, you can find "trisuit" in several hundred options. Other triathlon gear will also be 1,5-2 times more выгоднее to buy in the USA than in the Russian Federation. Just go to the websites and compare prices.
2. How to buy sports gear in the USA?
The first way — is to order the product yourself from an American store. This is the most cost-effective option. To do this, you will need to install a VPN, set up PayPal or an external bank card (not RF), and also get a US address for product delivery. The last step — is the easiest one: you can get an address for free from Pochtoy.com or any other mail forwarder that works with Russian clients. This will be the address of that company's warehouse, where they will receive your goods from stores and then forward them to RF. This service is called «Virtual Address».
The second way — is more realistic. If you do not have a foreign bank card, or if you are unable to pay for the purchase yourself for any other reason, you can entrust this task to the operators at Pochtoy.com. Our company is officially registered in the States and can freely buy any goods for you (except those that are not allowed to be exported to Russia). You send a link to the desired product, top up your Pochtoy.com account with the required amount, and our staff buy the product for you. After that, all you have to do is choose how to ship it to Russia.
This method works for any American website. You can use promo codes if you find them (they need to be specified in the order comments), and add extra services. The package is still insured, its contents can be photographed upon arrival at the warehouse or additionally protected. All details can be found on the «Shopping Assistance» page.
You can see the service fee here: https://www.pochtoy.com/services/, generally it is usually a few dollars. At the same time, you can top up your Pochtoy.com account in a dozen different ways, from a regular Russian bank card to QIWI and cryptocurrencies. This is one of the most convenient and safest ways to buy goods from US stores.
The final process of buying in the USA looks like this:
- Find the product you need in the store.
- Create a new order in the «Shopping Assistance» section in your Pochtoy.com personal account.
- Copy the product link there, specify its name, price, color, size, and quantity.
- Top up your balance so that we can purchase the item. Pay for the service (if there is no promo code). Please note that our warehouse is located in the completely tax-free state of Delaware, so you do not have any extra taxes when purchasing. Delivery to the warehouse is also often free.
- Wait until the item arrives at our warehouse, and arrange its delivery to Russia. It will arrive at a post office branch or pickup point in your city.
3. Where can you order sporting goods in the USA?
The best stores for buying sporting goods and gear are:
https://www.tyr.com/ — unique athletic shoes and clothing, with many options you won’t find even on eBay and Amazon. A good store if you, for example, want to buy a triathlon suit, as well as branded shoes or workout clothing from TYR.
https://www.roadrunnersports.com/ — products for runners. Not only shoes, but also special socks and insoles. It’s convenient that shoes are divided into categories, so trail running shoes won’t be in the same section as sneakers for the gym.
https://www.decathlon.com/ — kayaks, bicycles, kites, snorkeling equipment, everything from the manufacturer. A very well-known company, one of the best sporting goods stores in America. Until 2022, it had 90 stores in RF. Now you can order Decathlon to Russia from the USA, and this is the most выгодный option.
https://www.champssports.com/ — athletic shoes: running shoes, cleats, sneakers. Low prices (from $60, and even top Nike Vapor Edge models can be found on sale for $120). The company has recently become a subsidiary of FootLocker, another shoe seller in the USA. Before buying, it makes sense to compare prices with them and with Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/ — the main online store in the USA. You can find everything here — like on AliExpress or Joom, only more and often of higher quality. Amazon does not ship directly to Russia, but with the help of a virtual address in the USA or purchase assistance, you can freely buy from RF. On Amazon, you can buy products of almost any brands; they have a special sporting goods section with more than 60,000 offers in different categories. Fitness clothing, boxing gloves are sold here, here you can buy riding breeches in the USA or order cheap Adidas sneakers. More than half of purchases from America are made on the Amazon website.
https://www.6pm.com/ — the best online store for clothing and shoes. Only branded items, with uniquely low prices at the same time (thanks to discounts up to -80%). Here you can profitably buy sportswear in the USA, Adidas, New Balance, Nike and Asics shoes (from $40, that is 4000 rubles, for children — often less than $30). Tri suits, swim suits, and gym backpacks are sold here. Free shipping to the Pochtoy.com warehouse is available for parcels over $100.
It’s enough to enter into Google the name of the company whose products you would like to buy and add "buy in usa". You will be surprised. Fanatics, Capelli, New Balance, Vanguard, Altra Running, Hart Skis, Adams Golf, K2 Sports and more than a hundred other companies manufacture their products within the USA and offer some models only for the American market. Buying their products is, naturally, most выгодно in America.
Parcels from different US online stores can be combined together for free at the Pochtoy.com warehouse — so that one large parcel is sent to Russia, and its shipping costs less. Again, there are only two restrictions: it is desirable that the total price of the goods in the parcel not exceed €1000 (otherwise you will have to pay duty for it). And the price of one sporting goods item must not be more than $300. At the moment, this is the only significant restriction.
4. Why sports goods should be bought in the USA
Buying sports goods in America has several important advantages:
Only genuine items. Stores do not sell counterfeits — they would simply get sued for it. Buying New Balance in the USA is safe, unlike in China, where this one brand alone has fifteen fakes such as New Barlun and New Bunren (but all — with the distinctive NB logo).
Low cost. Buying sports goods in the USA is much more profitable than in Russia. Most domestic stores bring their products to us from there. The only difference is that they pay customs duty, while a private customer does not have to pay it. And there is no need to pay the full markup of the second store either.
Huge selection. One of the biggest advantages of buying sports goods in the USA. This is — the biggest market in the world. Many companies operate only here. Others, like Decathlon or Wilson, have factories in America. In China, their goods, when available there, cost noticeably more. Good trisuits, skateboards, many types of snowboards and skis — can only be found in the States. They are not even sold in Europe.
High quality. Sports equipment — is not something you can save money on. It may cost you your life or health. You need to buy a good trisuit so that it does not harm your skin; you need snowboard boots that will not break, harden, or leak. Goods dangerous to health are not sold in the USA. That is why, by the way, mothers often buy children's items in the USA through Pochtoy.com. They are sure that no hazardous chemicals were used in the production of these shoes or clothes.
Fast delivery. Pochtoy.com delivers goods from the USA to Moscow in 7 days. To other cities in Russia, delivery from the USA takes up to 10-12 days. At the same time, all parcels are обязательно insured against loss, non-delivery, or damage. Therefore, when buying high-quality sports goods in the USA at uniquely low prices, you risk nothing.
