Used heels in the UAE typically sell for AED 59 to AED 295 (about $16 to $81). Heels are judged on the parts that touch the ground, because worn tips and scuffed heels are the first things a buyer sees.
What heels 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
- Leather soles and uppers over synthetic
- Original box and dust bags
What pulls it down
- Worn-through heel tips showing the metal pin
- Very high heels, which suit fewer buyers
Selling heels in the UAE
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
The UAE has an unusually active second-hand market driven by how often people arrive and leave — relocation sales mean good-quality items turn over quickly and often at well below their age.
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.
Working out what yours is worth
- Photograph the soles and heel stems
- Measure the heel height and state it
Getting it ready
- Check every heel tip. Worn-through tips exposing metal are both a defect and a floor hazard, and replacing them is inexpensive.
- Inspect the heel covering for lifting or scuffing, which is the wear point on covered heels.
Photograph
- The soles and heel tips together
- The insole and inside label showing brand and size
- The heel covering close up, plus any scuff, mark or lifting
Put in the description
- Size as marked, with UK, EU and US equivalents
- Heel height in centimetres, and heel type — stiletto, block, kitten or wedge
- Condition of the tips, insole and heel covering, stated separately
Post boxed, with each shoe wrapped and the heels protected. Thin heels snap in transit when they are loose in a padded bag, so a rigid box is worth the small extra postage.
Lifts around party season from November to December and again through wedding season in late spring. Neutral colours in common sizes sell fastest; bold occasion colours take longer but face less competition.
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 heels.
Common questions
Where can I sell heels 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.
Have they been worn much?
Answer with evidence rather than an adjective — photograph the sole and the insole and let the buyer read the wear themselves.
What do buyers check on used heels?
The heel tips first. Worn tips showing metal are an immediate repair cost, though a cobbler replaces them cheaply.
Is it worth replacing heel tips before selling?
Usually yes. It is inexpensive and removes the most visible reason for a buyer to negotiate.
More: how to sell heels, what heels are worth, or Shoes & Footwear across the United Arab Emirates.