The short version
- Typical range: £8 – £35
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used flats is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for flatss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £35 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £29 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £22 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £15 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £8 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a flats
- Leather soles and uppers
- Recognised makers with a following
- Intact soles with no wear-through
- Unstretched backs that still grip
What lowers it
- Wear-through at the ball of the foot
- Stretched or collapsed backs
- Cracked leather at the flex point
- Cheap synthetic flats
How to work out what yours is worth
- Photograph the soles, especially the ball of the foot
- Check the back holds its shape
- Flex the sole and look for cracking
Once you have those three answers you can place your own flats on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do flats wear out?
At the ball of the foot, because there is very little sole material. Photograph the soles directly.
Can flats be resoled?
Leather-soled flats often can. Synthetic ones generally cannot, which is why they are worth less.
Do stretched backs matter?
Yes. A flat that no longer grips the heel slips off when worn, which buyers notice immediately.
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