Used work boots in Australia typically sell for A$48 to A$210 (about $34 to $150). Work boots sell on their safety rating and their remaining sole, and the rating stamped inside the tongue is the fact that makes the listing findable.
What work boots are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$211 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$179 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$137 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$95 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$53 | 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
- Deep, unworn sole tread
- Waterproof membranes still functioning
What pulls it down
- Worn-through soles offering no grip
- Split uppers at the flex point
Selling work boots 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 Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
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
- Photograph the soles showing tread depth
- Flex the upper and look for splitting
Getting it ready
- Check the toe cap area for impact damage and the sole for separation at the welt.
- Clean them properly and check the lacing hardware and the inner lining at the heel, which wears through with heavy use.
Photograph
- The pair side on, cleaned, standing
- The safety marking inside the tongue, photographed legibly
- The toe area, the heel lining, and any split, scuff or worn hardware
Put in the description
- Size as marked, with UK and EU equivalents, and the width fitting if given
- Safety rating code as marked, and whether the toe cap is steel or composite
- Whether the boot has a midsole plate, is waterproof, or is electrical-hazard rated
Brand, safety rating and size: “Dr Martens Steel Toe Safety Boots, S3, UK 10” or “Waterproof Work Boots, Composite Toe, EU 44”. Tradespeople search the rating and the toe type directly, and composite versus steel matters to anyone going through a metal detector at work.
Steady all year, with a lift in autumn as outdoor work gets wetter. Common trade sizes in recognised brands sell within a fortnight.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$211 a buyer pays is the A$211 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 work boots.
Common questions
Where can I sell work boots 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 safety rating are they?
Read the code inside the tongue and quote it exactly. Buyers often need a specific rating for a site and cannot use a boot that does not carry it.
Should safety boots be resold after an impact?
No. A toe cap that has taken a heavy impact may be compromised even if it looks fine, and should not be passed on.
What do buyers check first?
Sole tread depth. Once the tread is gone the boot offers no grip, which is the main reason they are replaced.
More: how to sell work boots, what work boots are worth, or Shoes & Footwear across Australia.