Which Dr Martens pieces hold their value
- Made in England pairs, stamped on the heel, which are a separate and much stronger market
- The 1460 eight-hole and 1461 shoe, the two silhouettes with constant demand
- Vintage and discontinued leathers and patterns
- Boots that have been resoled properly, which is a selling point rather than a defect
And what pulls the price down
- Cracked or split uppers at the flex point, which resoling does not fix
- Separated welts, the failure that does end a pair
- Heavy scuffing on patent leather, which cannot be polished out
- Missing original laces on collectable pairs
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- The heel is stamped with the country of manufacture — ‘Made in England’ is the one buyers search for
- The style code is printed on the inner tongue label with the size
- Genuine yellow welt stitching is even and the sole is heat-sealed, not glued
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Dr Martens items are worth
The most-searched Dr Martens items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Dr Martens range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Boots | £23–£103 | £20–£90 (~$31–$137) |
| Knee High Boots | £29–£126 | £25–£110 (~$39–$168) |
| Work Boots | £29–£126 | £25–£110 (~$39–$168) |
| Chelsea Boots | £29–£115 | £25–£100 (~$39–$153) |
| Ankle Boots | £21–£92 | £18–£80 (~$28–$123) |
| Loafers | £17–£80 | £15–£70 (~$23–$107) |
| Oxford Shoes | £21–£98 | £18–£85 (~$28–$131) |
| Brogues | £17–£80 | £15–£70 (~$23–$107) |
| Flats | £9–£40 | £8–£35 (~$12–$53) |
| Sandals | £9–£40 | £8–£35 (~$12–$53) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Dr Martens value guide
Selling Dr Martens on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Dr Martens worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Dr Martens are resoleable, which puts a floor under a worn pair that most footwear does not have — and makes where they were made the biggest single price factor. Each guide below says which Dr Martens lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Dr Martens?
The heel is stamped with the country of manufacture — ‘Made in England’ is the one buyers search for. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Dr Martens worth?
Across the 10 guides here, from about £9 to £126 (roughly $12 to $168) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.
Buying or listing rather than valuing? Used Dr Martens sizing, labelling and prices covers how this maker’s ranges actually run. All brands.