Used loafers in the UAE typically sell for AED 74 to AED 345 (about $20 to $94). Loafers are increasingly built to be resoled, and whether yours can be is most of what sets the price.
What loafers are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 346 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 294 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 225 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 156 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 87 | 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 no cracking across the vamp
- Original shoe trees, box and dust bags
What pulls it down
- Cemented soles that cannot be replaced
- Stretched or collapsed backs
Selling loafers 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.
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
- Flex the vamp looking for cracking
- Photograph the soles and heel blocks
Getting it ready
- Look at the welt. A visible stitch line around the sole means the shoe can be resoled, and that is worth saying.
- Clean and polish the uppers, and check the heel for wear and the sole for thinning at the ball of the foot.
Photograph
- Both soles together, showing the welt stitching and wear
- The inside label with brand, size and any ‘made in’ marking
- Any hardware, plus every scuff, crease or heel wear point
Put in the description
- Size as marked, with UK, EU and US equivalents, and the width fitting if given
- Upper material and sole material
- Insole length in centimetres, and the condition of the sole and heel
Post boxed with each shoe wrapped and shoe trees or paper inside to hold the shape. Light and easy to send, which widens your audience well beyond your own town.
Steadiest from spring through early autumn, with a lift before Christmas. Quality brands sell year-round to buyers who know the maker; unbranded pairs are seasonal and compete on price.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 346 a buyer pays is the AED 346 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 loafers.
Common questions
Where can I sell loafers 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 width are they?
Give the fitting code from the label if there is one. Loafers have no laces to adjust, so width matters more here than on most shoes.
Which loafers are worth the most used?
Welted pairs from makers that offer resoling. They can be rebuilt repeatedly, which keeps second-hand demand strong.
Can loafers be resoled?
Welted ones can, several times. Cemented pairs generally cannot, which is why they are worth much less second hand.
More: how to sell loafers, what loafers are worth, or Shoes & Footwear across the United Arab Emirates.