Used football boots in the UAE typically sell for AED 74 to AED 295 (about $20 to $81). Boots are outgrown or replaced each season, so supply is high and stud condition tells buyers most of what they need.
What football boots are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 297 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 252 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 193 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 133 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 74 | 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
- Uppers with intact stitching at the toe
- Both stud sets included on screw-in boots
What pulls it down
- Worn-down or missing studs
- Older models several seasons out of range
Selling football boots in the UAE
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
Domestic courier coverage is quick and cheap by international standards, and most of the population is within a short drive of everyone else.
Trading is not open in the Emirates yet, so treat this as a reference page: the pricing and the checks below hold, but the listings will appear once sellers here start posting.
Turnover peaks around the summer, when a large share of relocations happen and whole households are sold at once.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the toe seam for splitting
- State the size in UK, EU and US where marked
Getting it ready
- Knock the dried mud off, wash the uppers and let them dry away from any heat source.
- Check the studs. On screw-in boots, confirm they all turn and are present; on moulded soles, look for rounded-off studs.
Photograph
- The sole plate flat to camera, showing stud condition and any crack
- The inside size label and the stitching around the toe
- Any split, peeled upper, loose sole or missing stud
Put in the description
- Size as marked, with UK and EU equivalents, and whether junior or adult
- Surface type — firm ground, soft ground, artificial grass or astro turf
- Upper material, and the state of the sole plate
Post boxed. Clean them properly first — boots arriving with dried mud in the studs produce complaints out of all proportion to the amount of mud involved.
Peaks in August and September as seasons start, with a second lift in January. Youth sizes sell quickly and cheaply because children outgrow boots every year.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 297 a buyer pays is the AED 297 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 the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Arab Emirates with their own page for football boots.
- Selling football boots in Dubai
- Selling football boots in Sharjah
- Selling football boots in Abu Dhabi
- Selling football boots in Al Ain
- Selling football boots in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell football boots in the UAE?
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 and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
What surface are they for?
Give the code from the boot. Players buy for a specific pitch, and the wrong surface makes them useless however good the price.
Are used football boots worth much?
Modest sums, since supply is high and boots are replaced often. Recent models in good condition sell fastest.
What is soleplate delamination?
The sole separating from the upper, usually starting at the toe. It cannot be reliably repaired and ends the boot’s life.
More: how to sell football boots, what football boots are worth, or Shoes & Footwear across the United Arab Emirates.