Madewell Knee High Boots Resale Value

Madewell knee high boots: price by condition

Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.

What holds its value across Madewell

• Jeans in the named fits, which buyers search for directly once they know what suits them
• Leather bags and belts, which are genuinely well made and hold up
• Discontinued washes and cuts, which cannot be bought new
• Heavier cotton and linen pieces, which wear in rather than out

What pulls Madewell resale value down

• Blown inner-thigh seams on denim, the usual failure point
• Denim that has lost its stretch, where the fit has gone even though the fabric looks fine
• Scuffed and dried leather on bags, which cannot be restored to match
• Plain current-season basics, which sell modestly

Identifying and dating yours

1. The fit name is on the interior label and the patch — quote it in the title, since that is how the denim is searched
2. Measure waist and inside leg flat rather than relying on the labelled size
3. Photograph the inner thigh and the hem, which are where denim shows its wear

What lifts any knee high boots, whatever the label

Knee-high boots are judged on shaft condition and calf fit, and the calf measurement is what listings most often omit.

• Supple leather with no cracking at the ankle
• Shafts that stand rather than slouch, if the style intends it
• Working full-length zips
• Recognised makers with a following

And what pulls one down

• Cracking at the ankle flex point
• Broken or split full-length zips
• Slouched or misshapen shafts
• Very narrow calf fittings

Working out what yours is worth

1. Measure the calf circumference and shaft height
2. Work the full-length zip several times
3. Flex the ankle and check for cracking

What to state in the listing

• Size as marked, with UK, EU and US equivalents
• Calf circumference and shaft height in centimetres, measured flat
• Heel height and type
• Material, zip condition, and whether the shaft is stretch-panelled

Brand, material, size and shaft: “Leather Knee High Boots, Size 6, Black, 38cm Calf”. Putting the calf measurement in the title is unusual and it works, because a large share of buyers have been caught out by a shaft that would not close and now search specifically for one that will.

Preparing and photographing it

1. Measure the calf circumference at the widest point of the shaft, with the boot zipped and lying flat.
2. Test the zips fully up and down. A sticking zip is the most common fault and, on a tall shaft, it makes the boot unwearable.
3. Stuff the shafts so they stand upright, and clean the leather or brush the suede before photographing.

1. The pair standing upright, full height, side on
2. A tape measure across the calf at the widest point of the shaft
3. Both soles and heel tips
4. The zip full length, the inside label, and any crease, scuff or scratch

When it sells best, and handing it over

Autumn and early winter carry this category almost entirely. Listed in September or October a good pair sells quickly; the same boots in April will barely be seen.

Bulkier than most footwear, so use a proper box and quote postage from an actual weight. Do not fold the shafts to make them fit a smaller box — leather creases permanently.

What buyers ask

Why quote the fit name on jeans?

Because buyers who know the label search by fit rather than by size. Putting it in the title is the difference between a quick sale and a listing nobody finds.

Is used denim worth selling with wear?

Yes, provided the seams are sound. Honest fading is often wanted; a blown crotch seam is the point at which most buyers walk away.

How much are Madewell knee high boots worth?

Roughly £28 to £121 depending on condition, against £25 to £110 for knee high boots generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.

What the fees would take elsewhere

At the mid-range £74 for Madewell knee high boots, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.

Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell knee high boots for the title, handover and timing, or the general knee high boots value guide if yours is not a Madewell.

See also: all Madewell value guides · value guides by brand · buying knee high boots · Shoes & Footwear · condition grades.