Which Puma pieces hold their value
- The Suede and Clyde, which are the label’s heritage silhouettes and have a continuous secondhand market
- Speedcat and Palermo, which returned to prominence and are searched for by name rather than described generically
- Collaboration releases, which are produced in small runs and sell well above the mainline equivalent
- Vintage 1980s pieces with the older formstrip and logo treatment, which are bought as period sportswear
And what pulls the price down
- Crumbling polyurethane midsoles on stored pairs, the same failure that ends most aged trainers regardless of brand
- Worn or lifting formstrip, which is the identifying feature of the shoe and cannot be reattached convincingly
- Mass-market running and training lines, which are discounted heavily new and have almost no resale floor
- Faded and pilled polyester tracksuits, which are the highest-volume apparel item and the weakest secondhand
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:
- The tongue or sock liner label carries an article number, which buyers search to confirm exactly which release a pair is
- The formstrip shape and the logo treatment differ by era and are how buyers date a vintage pair
- Photograph the midsole and the formstrip stitching, since those are the two places wear shows first
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 Puma items are worth
The most-searched Puma items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Puma range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Sunglasses | £10–£114 | £10–£120 (~$13–$152) |
| Sneakers | £19–£114 | £20–£120 (~$25–$152) |
| Winter Coat | £24–£114 | £25–£120 (~$32–$152) |
| Trainers | £17–£95 | £18–£100 (~$23–$127) |
| Puffer Jacket | £19–£95 | £20–£100 (~$25–$127) |
| Vintage T-Shirt | £10–£66 | £10–£70 (~$13–$88) |
| Running Shoes | £14–£66 | £15–£70 (~$19–$88) |
| Backpack | £14–£66 | £15–£70 (~$19–$88) |
| Denim Jacket | £14–£57 | £15–£60 (~$19–$76) |
| Hoodie | £10–£43 | £10–£45 (~$13–$57) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Puma value guide
- Activewear Set
- Backpack
- Bikini
- Bomber Jacket
- Denim Jacket
- Fleece
- Football Boots
- Gilet
- Graphic Tee
- Gym Bag
- Gym Leggings
- Hoodie
- Joggers
- Kids Coat
- Leggings
- Parka
- Polo Shirt
- Puffer Jacket
- Raincoat
- Rucksack
- Running Shoes
- Sneakers
- Sports Bra
- Sunglasses
- Sweatshirt
- Swimwear
- Tracksuit
- Trainers
- Vintage T-Shirt
- Winter Coat
Selling Puma 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 Puma worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Puma sells in volume at low prices, so its secondhand market is thin apart from the heritage silhouettes and the collaborations. Each guide below says which Puma 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 Puma?
The tongue or sock liner label carries an article number, which buyers search to confirm exactly which release a pair is. 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 Puma worth?
Across the 30 guides here, from about £6 to £114 (roughly $8 to $152) 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.