The short version
- Typical range: £18 – £80
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used ankle boots is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for ankle bootss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £80 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £68 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £52 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £36 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £20 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a ankle boots
- Welted construction that can be resoled
- Intact heel tips and undamaged heel blocks
- Recognised makers with a following
- Leather uppers with no cracking
What lowers it
- Worn heel tips and eroded heel blocks
- Cracking across the vamp
- Broken or stiff side zips
- Cemented soles that cannot be replaced
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the heel tips and blocks for wear
- Work any side zip fully
- Flex the vamp looking for cracking
Once you have those three answers you can place your own ankle boots on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
What wears out first on ankle boots?
Heel tips, then the zip. Both are visible and both are worth checking before you photograph.
Can ankle boots be resoled?
Welted pairs can. Cemented pairs generally cannot, which is why welted boots hold value much better.
Does a stiff zip matter?
Yes. Side zips are what get used every day, and a failing one is awkward and costly to replace.
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