Sell Your Sneakers in Australia

Used sneakers in Australia typically sell for A$38 to A$230 (about $27 to $160). Sneakers sell on model, size and sole condition, and buyers zoom straight in on the midsole and heel — so photograph the soles before anything else.

What sneakers are worth in Australia

Condition	Typical	What it means
New with Tags	A$230	Unused, tags or seals intact
Like New	A$195	Barely used, no visible wear
Good	A$149	Light signs of use, complete and working
Fair	A$103	Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part
For Parts	A$57	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

Sought-after colourways and limited releases
Original laces, inserts and any spare set

What pulls it down

Creased toe boxes and worn heel counters
Sole separation, common on older stored pairs

Selling sneakers in Australia

Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.

Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.

WishThrift has not opened Australia for trading yet, so this page is a guide rather than a live marketplace — the category becomes browsable here the moment the first Australian sellers list.

Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.

Working out what yours is worth

Find the style code on the label inside the tongue
Search sold listings for that exact style code and size

Getting it ready

Photograph the size tag inside the tongue, and note whether it is UK, US or EU sizing.
Check the midsole for creasing and yellowing, and the heel for wear, and look for any sole separation.

Photograph

Both shoes side on, laces tied, on a plain background
The inside size tag, legible
Any crease, scuff, yellowing or separation, close up

Put in the description

Brand, exact model and colourway
Size, with the sizing system stated explicitly
Sole and midsole condition, including creasing and yellowing

Brand, model and size with the sizing system: “Nike Air Max 90, UK 9, White/Grey”. Sneaker buyers search by model name and colourway, so both belong in the title. Always state whether the size is UK, US or EU — the commonest cause of a returned pair is a sizing system mix-up.

Steady all year with a lift before Christmas. Popular models in common sizes sell within days; unusual sizes take longer but attract determined buyers.

It costs nothing to list

There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$230 a buyer pays is the A$230 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 Australia

Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for sneakers.

Common questions

Where can I sell sneakers in Australia?

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 via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.

What size are they really?

Give the size and the system, and mention if the model runs large or small. This one detail prevents most sneaker disputes.

Does the original box matter?

For collectable pairs, considerably — it can be a large share of the value. For everyday trainers it matters much less.

Can I sell worn sneakers?

Yes. Clean them, photograph the wear honestly including soles and toe box, and price for the condition.

More: how to sell sneakers, what sneakers are worth, or Shoes & Footwear across Australia.