Used sneakers in the UAE typically sell for AED 99 to AED 595 (about $27 to $160). Sneakers are one of the few clothing categories with a genuine collector market, so the range runs from ordinary used trainers to figures that surprise people.
What sneakers are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 593 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 504 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 386 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 267 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 148 | 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
- Clean midsoles with no yellowing
- Original laces, inserts and any spare set
What pulls it down
- Creased toe boxes and worn heel counters
- Missing box on releases where collectors expect it
Selling sneakers 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.
Turnover peaks around the summer, when a large share of relocations happen and whole households are sold at once.
Working out what yours is worth
- Photograph the soles and toe box honestly in daylight
- Search sold listings for that exact style code and size
Getting it ready
- Clean them properly: uppers, midsoles and laces. Cleaning is worth more on sneakers than on any other clothing item.
- Photograph the size tag inside the tongue, and note whether it is UK, US or EU sizing.
Photograph
- The soles, side by side, showing tread and heel wear
- 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
- Whether the original box, spare laces or receipt are included
Cheap and easy to post. Use the original box inside a mailing bag if you have it, and stuff the toes with paper so they keep their shape in transit.
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 AED 593 a buyer pays is the AED 593 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 sneakers.
Common questions
Where can I sell sneakers 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.
How worn are the soles?
Photograph both soles flat. Buyers judge remaining life from the tread and heel, and a clear photo answers it better than words.
Which used sneakers are worth the most?
Limited releases and sought-after colourways, particularly unworn with the original box. Ordinary trainers sell for modest sums whatever the brand.
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.
More: how to sell sneakers, what sneakers are worth, or Shoes & Footwear across the United Arab Emirates.