Sell Your Boots in Australia

Used boots in Australia typically sell for A$38 to A$170 (about $27 to $120). Boots are bought on whether they can be resoled, so the useful thing to state is the construction — a welted boot has decades left in it and a cemented sole does not.

What boots are worth in Australia

Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.

What lifts the price

• Recognised makers with resoling services available
• Original laces, box and any dust bags

What pulls it down

• Cemented soles that cannot be replaced
• Worn heel blocks and thin soles

Selling boots in Australia

Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.

Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.

WishThrift has not opened Australia for trading yet, so this page is a guide rather than a live marketplace — the category becomes browsable here the moment the first Australian sellers list.

Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.

Working out what yours is worth

• Look at the sole edge for a welt stitch line
• Check the heel block and sole thickness

Getting it ready

• Look at the sole edge: a line of stitching around the welt means the boots are resoleable, which is a major selling point.
• Check the heel wear, the sole tread and the insole, and photograph the size stamp inside or on the sole.

Photograph

• Both boots side on, upright, on a plain surface
• The size stamp, legible
• The leather uppers close up, plus any scuff, crack or separation

Put in the description

• Brand, model and size with the sizing system stated
• Leather or synthetic, and whether the sole is welted or cemented
• Sole and heel wear, and whether they have been resoled before

Brand, style and size: “Dr. Martens 1460 Boots, UK 8, Black Leather”. If they are Goodyear welted, put that in the title — buyers who know footwear search for it and pay more. State the sizing system, and say whether they are leather or synthetic.

Autumn and winter are strongest, with a clear peak from September to December. Quality welted boots hold value all year; fashion boots follow the season closely.

It costs nothing to list

There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$172 a buyer pays is the A$172 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.

Where in Australia

Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for boots.

• Selling boots in Sydney
• Selling boots in Melbourne
• Selling boots in Brisbane
• Selling boots in Perth
• Selling boots in Adelaide
• Selling boots in Gold Coast
• Selling boots in Canberra

Common questions

Where can I sell boots in Australia?

List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.

Can they be resoled?

Look for stitching around the welt and answer. Resoleable boots are worth substantially more because the buyer is purchasing decades of use, not a season.

What is Goodyear welting?

A construction method that stitches the sole to the upper via a welt, allowing resoling. Look for a stitch line around the sole edge.

Do resoled boots sell for less?

Not much, provided the work was done well. A recent professional resole can actually raise the price, since it resets the wear.

More: how to sell boots, what boots are worth, or Shoes & Footwear across Australia.