Used hiking boots in the UAE typically sell for AED 125 to AED 445 (about $34 to $120). Hiking boots have a hidden failure mode that catches sellers out: the midsole can perish with age even if the boot looks barely worn.
What hiking boots are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 445 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 378 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 289 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 200 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 111 | 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
- Recognised makers with resoling support
- Recent manufacture, since midsoles degrade with age
What pulls it down
- Hydrolysed midsoles, which crumble on old stored boots
- Cracked leather or split seams at the flex point
Selling hiking boots 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.
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.
The Emirates is a pre-launch market, so this is what a seller here should expect when it opens. The population turns over unusually fast, and that shapes the whole market: relocation sales put nearly-new furniture, appliances and cars on the market at heavy discounts, and the best stock appears in concentrated bursts as people leave. Distances are short and courier coverage is quick and cheap, so postage is rarely the obstacle it is elsewhere. Expect buyers to move fast and to expect a reply the same day.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the lug depth against a new pair if you can
- Note the manufacture date if it is stamped inside
Getting it ready
- Flex each boot hard and look at the midsole for cracking or crumbling. Boots stored for years can fail here despite looking unworn.
- Clean the tread out properly and check the lug depth across the heel and forefoot.
Photograph
- Both soles, showing lug depth and any separation at the welt
- The midsole flexed, so its condition is visible
- The inside label with size and any membrane branding, plus any wear point
Put in the description
- Size as marked, with UK and EU equivalents, and whether men’s or women’s fit
- Whether the boot has a waterproof membrane, and whether it still performs
- Midsole and tread condition, and whether the boot can be resoled
Post them boxed. Heavier than most footwear, so weigh them and quote postage before agreeing a price rather than discovering the cost afterwards.
Strongest from March to September, with a smaller lift before Christmas. Well-known brands in common sizes sell within a fortnight in season.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 445 a buyer pays is the AED 445 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 hiking boots.
- Selling hiking boots in Dubai
- Selling hiking boots in Sharjah
- Selling hiking boots in Abu Dhabi
- Selling hiking boots in Al Ain
- Selling hiking boots in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell hiking 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.
Are they still waterproof?
Say what you actually know from wearing them. Membranes degrade, and a boot that wets out after an hour must not be sold as waterproof.
Why do old hiking boots fall apart even when unworn?
Polyurethane midsoles hydrolyse with age regardless of use. Boots stored for years can crumble on their first walk, so age matters as much as wear.
How do I check for midsole failure?
Flex the sole firmly and look for cracking or separation between layers. Any crumbling means the boot is finished.
More: how to sell hiking boots, what hiking boots are worth, or Shoes & Footwear across the United Arab Emirates.