Used knee high boots in the US typically sell for $34 to $150. Knee-high boots are judged on shaft condition and calf fit, and the calf measurement is what listings most often omit.
What knee high boots are worth in the US
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | $148 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | $126 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | $96 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | $67 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | $37 | 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
- Supple leather with no cracking at the ankle
- Working full-length zips
What pulls it down
- Broken or split full-length zips
- Very narrow calf fittings
Selling knee high boots in the US
Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
The US resale market is enormous and highly local — most transactions still happen between people within driving distance of each other, and buyers expect to collect rather than wait for a courier.
USPS, UPS and FedEx all cover the country. USPS Ground Advantage is normally cheapest for anything under a few pounds in weight; above that the gap narrows quickly.
Working out what yours is worth
- Measure the calf circumference and shaft height
- Flex the ankle and check for cracking
Getting it ready
- Test the zips fully up and down. A sticking zip is the most common fault and, on a tall shaft, it makes the boot unwearable.
- Stuff the shafts so they stand upright, and clean the leather or brush the suede before photographing.
Photograph
- A tape measure across the calf at the widest point of the shaft
- Both soles and heel tips
Put in the description
- Heel height and type
- Material, zip condition, and whether the shaft is stretch-panelled
Brand, material, size and shaft: “Leather Knee High Boots, Size 6, Black, 38cm Calf”. Putting the calf measurement in the title is unusual and it works, because a large share of buyers have been caught out by a shaft that would not close and now search specifically for one that will.
Autumn and early winter carry this category almost entirely. Listed in September or October a good pair sells quickly; the same boots in April will barely be seen.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $148 a buyer pays is the $148 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 US
The United States is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United States with their own page for knee high boots.
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Common questions
Where can I sell knee high boots in the US?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
What is the calf measurement?
Give it in centimetres, measured around the widest point with the boot zipped. It is the reason knee high boots get returned more than any other footwear, and you cannot accept a return.
What fails on knee-high boots?
The full-length zip, which takes strain every time they go on. Test it repeatedly before listing.
Do slouched shafts reduce value?
If the style is meant to stand, yes. Photograph them as they actually sit rather than propping them up.
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