The short version
- Typical range: £6 – £30
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Kids’ Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used kids shoes is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for kids shoess, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £30 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £25 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £19 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £13 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £7 | 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 kids shoes
- Barely worn shoes with tread still visible
- Recognised brands with proper fitting construction
- School shoes and wellies in common sizes
- Original box for smarter styles
What lowers it
- Worn-down soles and moulded footbeds
- Scuffed toes on school shoes
- Odour, which is difficult to remove
- Very small sizes worn only briefly but heavily
How to work out what yours is worth
- Photograph the soles as well as the uppers
- Check the insole for a moulded impression
- State the size in both UK and EU where marked
Once you have those three answers you can place your own kids shoes 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 used children’s shoes worth selling?
Yes, because children outgrow them so quickly that many are barely worn. The sole condition is what buyers judge.
Should children wear second-hand shoes?
Lightly worn shoes are generally fine. Heavily worn ones have moulded to another child’s foot, which is why sole and insole condition matters.
How do I photograph them properly?
Soles up, in daylight. It is the first thing buyers want to see and saves a round of questions.
More value guides: kids’ clothing guides · all value guides · browse live kids’ clothing listings.