The short version
- Typical range: £25 – £90
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used hiking boots is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for hiking bootss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £90 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £76 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £58 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £40 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £22 | 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 hiking boots
- Deep, unworn lugs on the outsole
- Intact waterproof membrane with no delamination
- Recognised makers with resoling support
- Recent manufacture, since midsoles degrade with age
What lowers it
- Hydrolysed midsoles, which crumble on old stored boots
- Worn lugs offering no grip
- Delaminated waterproof linings that no longer keep water out
- Cracked leather or split seams at the flex point
How to work out what yours is worth
- Flex the sole hard and look for crumbling or separation
- Check the lug depth against a new pair if you can
- Note the manufacture date if it is stamped inside
Once you have those three answers you can place your own hiking boots 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
Why do old hiking boots fall apart even when unworn?
Polyurethane midsoles hydrolyse with age regardless of use. Boots stored for years can crumble on their first walk, so age matters as much as wear.
How do I check for midsole failure?
Flex the sole firmly and look for cracking or separation between layers. Any crumbling means the boot is finished.
Are worn hiking boots worth selling?
Only if the sole and midsole are sound. Once the lugs are gone, the honest answer is usually no.
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