The short version
- Typical range: £15 – £70
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used running 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 running shoess, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £70 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £59 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £45 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £31 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £17 | 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 running shoes
- Low mileage with visible tread remaining
- Recent models still in the maker’s current range
- Midsole foam that still compresses and rebounds
- Original box and any spare laces or insoles
What lowers it
- Compressed midsole foam, which ends the shoe’s useful life
- Worn outsole tread, especially at the heel strike
- Odour, which is very difficult to remove
- Older models superseded several generations ago
How to work out what yours is worth
- Estimate the mileage honestly and state it in the listing
- Press the midsole to check it still rebounds
- Photograph the outsole tread, especially the heel
Once you have those three answers you can place your own running 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.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How many miles is too many?
Most running shoes are considered spent somewhere in the low hundreds of miles. State your estimate honestly — runners ask.
Does the original box matter?
Less than for collectable sneakers, but it helps with posting and signals the shoes were looked after.
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