What a fair price looks like
Condition on WishThrift is described by the seller against five grades, and nobody inspects them on your behalf — so the description and the photographs are what you are buying on.
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £80 (~$107) | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £68 (~$91) | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £52 (~$69) | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £36 (~$48) | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £20 (~$27) | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price; these are a starting point for judging an offer. All five grades explained.
The checklist before you pay
Sizing again, made worse because it varies between a brand’s own lines. Beyond that it is the midsole: polyurethane crumbles with age even on shoes that were never worn.
Run through these before money changes hands — they are the things that decide whether golf shoes is worth what is being asked:
- Worn-down or missing spikes
- Failed waterproofing
- Split uppers at the flex point
- Spikeless shoes with worn tread
And the things worth paying more for, because they hold their value:
- Replaceable spikes still in good order
- Waterproof membranes still functioning
- Recognised golf brands
- Spare spikes and the spike wrench included
Common faults and fakes
Fakes usually show in the stitching regularity, the finish on the branded hardware, and a box label whose style code does not match the shoe inside.
Ask for the insole length in centimetres rather than the size, plus photographs of the sole, the heel counter and the inside of the shoe.
WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything, and no marketplace check replaces your own. If a seller will not answer a direct question about condition or origin, that is the answer.
Questions to ask the seller
These are the three that get asked most often about golf shoes, and the answers tell you most of what you need:
Check whether they unscrew and say. Replaceable spikes cost very little and extend the shoe’s life considerably, which is worth knowing.
Say what you have observed rather than what the box claimed. Membranes wear out and golfers play in wet grass by definition.
Include it if you have it. It is a small item that is annoying to source separately.
Also worth establishing before you commit:
- Check every spike and note how many are worn
- Splash water on the uppers to test beading
- Confirm any spike wrench is included
Photographs to ask for
If the listing does not already show these, ask — a seller who has the item will send them in minutes:
- The pair side on, clean, standing
- Both soles, showing spikes or the spikeless pattern
- Any BOA dial or lacing system close up
- The size marking and any scuff, worn spike or split
Details to confirm before you commit
- Size as marked with equivalents, and width fitting if given
- Spiked or spikeless, and whether spare spikes and a wrench are included
- Whether they are waterproof and whether any guarantee remains
- Sole and upper condition
Live golf shoes listings
Nothing matching is listed at the moment. Browse shoes & footwear for what is live now, or everything on the site — stock changes daily and new listings are free to post, so it is worth checking back.
When to buy
Lifts from March to August with the golf season. A good pair listed in spring sells within a fortnight; winter listings are slow.
Prices move against that cycle for a buyer: the cheapest time to buy is when sellers are listing most, not when demand peaks.
Paying and collecting safely
WishThrift does not process payments, hold funds or offer buyer protection — you agree the price and the method with the seller directly, which is what keeps the platform free on both sides. Meet somewhere public where you can, inspect before you pay, and keep the conversation on the site so there is a record of what was agreed. Be wary of any seller who wants to move the conversation elsewhere before you have agreed anything.
Selling one instead?
If you already have golf shoes sitting unused, it is free to list and there is no commission — the price you agree is the amount you keep. Read how to sell golf shoes for what to photograph and how to price, or what golf shoes are worth at each condition grade.
Frequently asked questions
What should I pay for used golf shoes?
Around £13 to £52 in good condition, more for barely-used examples and less for anything with a described fault. Compare against the seller’s photographs rather than the grade alone.
How do I check golf shoes before buying?
Ask for the insole length in centimetres rather than the size, plus photographs of the sole, the heel counter and the inside of the shoe.
Is buying golf shoes second hand safe?
Yes, with the ordinary care any private sale needs. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or hold funds, so inspect before you pay where you can, meet somewhere public, and keep the conversation on the site. Sizing again, made worse because it varies between a brand’s own lines. Beyond that it is the midsole: polyurethane crumbles with age even on shoes that were never worn.
See also: all buying guides · golf shoes value guide · selling golf shoes · Shoes & Footwear · condition grades.