Used running shoes in Canada typically sell for C$28 to C$130 (about $20 to $94). Running shoes have a genuine mileage limit, so honest wear disclosure matters more here than in most footwear.
What running shoes are worth in Canada
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | C$132 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | C$112 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | C$86 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | C$59 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | C$33 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
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
- Recent models still in the maker’s current range
- Midsole foam that still compresses and rebounds
What pulls it down
- Compressed midsole foam, which ends the shoe’s useful life
- Worn outsole tread, especially at the heel strike
Selling running shoes in Canada
Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Canada’s resale market is concentrated in a handful of metro areas separated by very long distances, which makes it unusually collection-led — most buyers are looking for something they can pick up the same week.
Shipping cost is the single commonest reason a Canadian listing stalls. Decide collection versus courier before you price it, and say which you are offering.
Two practical things shape a Canadian sale. Interprovincial shipping costs can exceed the value of a mid-priced item, which is why so much trade here is collection-only. And winter genuinely interrupts handovers in much of the country, so agree a window rather than a fixed day between December and March.
Working out what yours is worth
- Estimate the mileage honestly and state it in the listing
- Press the midsole to check it still rebounds
Getting it ready
- Estimate the mileage run in them. Runners think in miles and an honest figure is the most useful thing in the listing.
- Photograph the size tag inside the tongue and note the sizing system and any width fitting.
Photograph
- Both shoes side on, laces tied
- The outsoles side by side, showing tread wear pattern
- The inside size tag, plus any hole in the upper or worn heel counter
Put in the description
- Size with the sizing system, and any width fitting
- Estimated mileage run
- Midsole compression, outsole wear pattern, and any upper damage
Brand, model, size and mileage: “Nike Pegasus 40, UK 9, approx 150 miles”. Mileage in the title is unusual and immediately credible to runners. Always say which sizing system, and mention a wide fitting if it is one, because that is a deliberate search.
Light and cheap to post. Stuff the toes with paper so they hold shape, and use the original box if you have it.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the C$132 a buyer pays is the C$132 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 Canada
Canada is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Canada with their own page for running shoes.
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Vancouver
- Brampton
- Hamilton
- Surrey
- Quebec City
- Halifax
- Laval
- London
Common questions
Where can I sell running shoes in Canada?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Are they neutral or support shoes?
Check the model specification. Runners buy for their gait and a support shoe is unusable for someone who needs neutral.
Are used running shoes worth selling?
Lightly used pairs sell well, especially recent models. Shoes with high mileage have little value because the midsole is the part that wears out.
Does the original box matter?
Less than for collectable sneakers, but it helps with posting and signals the shoes were looked after.
More: how to sell running shoes, what running shoes are worth, or Shoes & Footwear across Canada.