Sell Your Trainers in Australia

Used trainers in Australia typically sell for A$34 to A$190 (about $24 to $135). Trainers sell on model and sole condition, so photograph the soles first — buyers judge remaining life from the tread and heel before they look at anything else.

What trainers are worth in Australia

Condition	Typical	What it means
New with Tags	A$192	Unused, tags or seals intact
Like New	A$163	Barely used, no visible wear
Good	A$125	Light signs of use, complete and working
Fair	A$86	Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part
For Parts	A$48	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, unyellowed midsoles
Common sizes that fit the widest pool of buyers

What pulls it down

Creased toe boxes and collapsed heel counters
Sole separation on older stored pairs

Selling trainers 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.

Australia Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.

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 style code in your 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 yellowing and creasing, and the outsole for uneven heel wear.

Photograph

Both trainers side on, laces tied, plain background
The size tag inside the tongue, legible
Any crease, scuff, yellowing or sole separation

Put in the description

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

Brand, model, colourway and size: “Adidas Samba OG, Core Black, UK 8”. Colourway names are searched directly by name, so use the official one if you know it. Always state the sizing system — UK, US and EU confusion is the commonest cause of a returned pair.

Steady year round with a Christmas lift. 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$192 a buyer pays is the A$192 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 trainers.

Common questions

Where can I sell trainers 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 in UK sizing?

Convert and state both if you can, and mention if the model runs large or small. This single answer prevents most trainer disputes.

Why do midsoles turn yellow?

The foam oxidises with age and light exposure. It is very common on older pairs and difficult to reverse convincingly.

Does the box matter?

For collectable models it adds real value. For everyday trainers it mainly helps with safe posting.

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