Sell Your Sneakers in the US

Used sneakers in the US typically sell for $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 US

Condition	Typical	What it means
New with Tags	$162	Unused, tags or seals intact
Like New	$137	Barely used, no visible wear
Good	$105	Light signs of use, complete and working
Fair	$73	Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part
For Parts	$40	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

Deadstock or barely-worn condition with the original box
Clean midsoles with no yellowing

What pulls it down

Midsole yellowing, which is difficult to reverse
Missing box on releases where collectors expect it

Selling sneakers 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.

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.

Distances are the real constraint. State plainly whether you will ship or collection only, because a buyer three states away will otherwise ask.

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

The soles, side by side, showing tread and heel wear
The inside size tag, legible

Put in the description

Sole and midsole condition, including creasing and yellowing
Whether the original box, spare laces or receipt are included

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 $162 a buyer pays is the $162 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 sneakers.

Common questions

Where can I sell sneakers 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 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 the United States.