The short version
- Typical range: £18 – £85
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used oxford shoes is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for oxford shoess, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £85 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £72 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £55 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £38 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £21 | 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 oxford shoes
- Welted construction from recognised makers
- Closed lacing with clean, unstretched facings
- Uncracked leather across the vamp
- Original trees and box
What lowers it
- Cemented construction
- Stretched or gaping lacing facings
- Cracking at the flex point
- Heavily worn heel blocks
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check for a welt stitch line at the sole edge
- Look at the lacing facings for gaping
- Flex the vamp for cracking
Once you have those three answers you can place your own oxford shoes 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 is the difference between oxfords and brogues?
Oxfords describe the closed lacing construction; brogues describe the decorative perforation. A shoe can be both.
Can oxfords be resoled?
Welted ones can, several times over. It is the main reason good oxfords hold their value second hand.
What are gaping facings?
The lacing panels pulling apart, which means the shoe is too narrow for the wearer. It stretches the leather permanently.
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