Which Hunter pieces hold their value
- The Original Tall and Short boots, which are the models the brand is known for
- Boots with no cracking at the ankle and instep flex points, which is where they fail
- Discontinued colours, which cannot be bought new and are searched for specifically
- Boots with their original box and dust bag, which some buyers look for
And what pulls the price down
- Cracking at the ankle flex, which is where natural rubber perishes and which cannot be repaired — the boot will leak
- Perished or brittle rubber from storage in a hot or very cold place, which is permanent
- Split soles at the tread, which end the boot’s usefulness entirely
- Torn or missing buckles and straps, which are model-specific fittings
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- Flex the ankle firmly and photograph that area, since it is where cracking starts and where buyers will look
- The size is moulded into the sole — photograph it, as sizing runs large and buyers check
- Note that white surface bloom is natural rubber and wipes off; say so, because it looks alarming and is not damage
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Hunter items are worth
The most-searched Hunter items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Hunter range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Boots | £23–£103 | £20–£90 (~$31–$137) |
| Raincoat | £17–£69 | £15–£60 (~$23–$92) |
| Wellington Boots | £14–£57 | £12–£50 (~$19–$76) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Hunter value guide
Selling Hunter on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Hunter worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Hunter wellingtons are natural rubber, and natural rubber has a specific and well-known way of failing. The white bloom on the surface is harmless; cracking at the ankle flex is not. Each guide below says which Hunter lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Hunter?
Flex the ankle firmly and photograph that area, since it is where cracking starts and where buyers will look. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Hunter worth?
Across the 3 guides here, from about £14 to £103 (roughly $19 to $137) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.