The short version
- Typical range: £4 – £20
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used flip flops is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for flip flopss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £20 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £17 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £13 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £9 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £5 | 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 flip flops
- Recognised comfort and surf brands
- Intact toe posts with no pulling through
- Footbeds with no deep moulding
- Sole tread still present
What lowers it
- Toe posts pulling through the sole
- Deeply moulded footbeds
- Worn-flat soles
- Cheap unbranded pairs
How to work out what yours is worth
- Pull gently on the toe post to check it holds
- Photograph the footbed straight on
- Check the sole tread
Once you have those three answers you can place your own flip flops 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.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Are flip flops worth selling?
Only recognised comfort and surf brands. Cheap pairs are worth nothing second hand.
What fails first?
The toe post pulling through the sole. Test it gently, since it is the standard failure and cannot be repaired.
Does a moulded footbed matter?
Yes, it is the main thing that puts buyers off, since it has shaped to someone else’s foot.
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