Russell and Bromley Resale Value Guides

11 guides to what used Russell and Bromley is worth — the price at each condition grade, which lines hold their value, and how to date or identify what you have. Russell and Bromley shoes were expensive new and were made to be resoled, which is why they hold their value better than most British high-street footwear. Construction and country of make are what buyers check.

Which Russell and Bromley pieces hold their value

Leather-soled and welted construction, which can be resoled repeatedly and is the reason these shoes outlast their first owner
Made-in-Italy and made-in-Spain stamps, which are inside the shoe and are what buyers look for first
Classic loafers and Chelsea boots in black and tan, which sit outside seasonal trends entirely
Boxed pairs with the shoe bags, which the brand supplied and which signal careful ownership

And what pulls the price down

Soles worn through at the ball of the foot, which crosses from resoleable into a repair the buyer must pay for
Deep creasing across the vamp on fine leather, which is permanent and is where these shoes show their mileage
Dried and cracked leather from storage without shoe trees, which cannot be brought back fully
Suede with water staining, which is very apparent in daylight and is not something a home clean fixes

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:

Photograph the inside of the shoe showing the country of manufacture and the size stamp together
Show the sole from underneath, so the buyer can judge remaining life and whether a resole is due
Say whether the shoe is welted or glued, because that decides whether it can be resoled at all

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 Russell and Bromley items are worth

The most-searched Russell and Bromley items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:

Item	Russell and Bromley range	Any brand
Crossbody Bag	£17–£103	£15–£90 (~$23–$137)
Boots	£23–£103	£20–£90 (~$31–$137)
Knee High Boots	£29–£126	£25–£110 (~$39–$168)
Chelsea Boots	£29–£115	£25–£100 (~$39–$153)
Ankle Boots	£21–£92	£18–£80 (~$28–$123)
Shoulder Bag	£14–£80	£12–£70 (~$19–$107)
Loafers	£17–£80	£15–£70 (~$23–$107)
Heels	£14–£69	£12–£60 (~$19–$92)
Oxford Shoes	£21–£98	£18–£85 (~$28–$131)
Brogues	£17–£80	£15–£70 (~$23–$107)

Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.

Every Russell and Bromley value guide

Selling Russell and Bromley 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 Russell and Bromley worth buying?

It depends far more on the line than the label. Russell and Bromley shoes were expensive new and were made to be resoled, which is why they hold their value better than most British high-street footwear. Construction and country of make are what buyers check. Each guide below says which Russell and Bromley 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 Russell and Bromley?

Photograph the inside of the shoe showing the country of manufacture and the size stamp together. 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 Russell and Bromley worth?

Across the 11 guides here, from about £9 to £126 (roughly $12 to $168) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.