Used skate shoes in the UK typically sell for £15 to £55 (about $20 to $74). Skate shoes are bought by two different people — skaters who want to skate them, and everyone else who wants the look — and the ollie patch tells each of them what they need to know.
What skate shoes are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £55 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £47 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £36 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £25 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £14 | 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 skate brands with a following
- Intact ollie patch with no wear-through
What pulls it down
- Separated vulcanised soles
- Collapsed heel counters
Selling skate shoes in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Second-hand demand peaks in January, in the weeks before Christmas, and at the start of the academic year in September.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the ollie patch area on the outer side
- Inspect where the sole meets the upper for separation
Getting it ready
- Check the ollie patch area on the outer side of the toe for wear or a hole, which is where skate shoes fail first.
- Wash the laces and clean the suede with a brush rather than water, which stains it permanently.
Photograph
- The pair side on, showing both the outer and the shape
- Both soles, showing tread and any separation
- The inside size label, the tongue branding, and any hole, scuff or sole gap
Put in the description
- Size as marked, with UK, EU and US equivalents
- Brand, model and colourway name
- Construction — vulcanised or cupsole — and the upper material
Brand and model, then colourway: “Vans Old Skool Skate Shoes, UK 9, Black White” or “Nike SB Dunk Low, EU 43”. Colourway names are how this market searches, so use the official one if you know it. Say deadstock only if they are genuinely unworn.
Post in the original box if you have it, otherwise in a rigid box rather than a bag. Buyers of collectable models care about how the shoes arrive almost as much as what arrives.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £55 a buyer pays is the £55 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 UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for skate shoes.
- Selling skate shoes in London
- Selling skate shoes in Birmingham
- Selling skate shoes in Leeds
- Selling skate shoes in Glasgow
- Selling skate shoes in Sheffield
- Selling skate shoes in Manchester
- Selling skate shoes in Edinburgh
- Selling skate shoes in Liverpool
- Selling skate shoes in Bristol
Common questions
Where can I sell skate shoes in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Do you have the box?
Say so. For collectable models the original box carries real value, and for everything else it makes posting simpler and safer.
Where do skate shoes wear first?
The ollie patch on the outer side of the foot, from board grip. It is the first place buyers look.
Are skate shoes worth selling if worn?
Lightly worn pairs sell well. Once the ollie patch has worn through, the shoe is near the end of its life.
More: how to sell skate shoes, what skate shoes are worth, or Shoes & Footwear across the United Kingdom.