The short version
- Typical range: £15 – £70
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used loafers is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for loaferss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £70 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £59 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £45 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £31 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £17 | 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 loafers
- Welted or stitched construction that can be resoled
- Recognised makers with resoling services
- Uppers with no cracking across the vamp
- Original shoe trees, box and dust bags
What lowers it
- Cemented soles that cannot be replaced
- Cracking across the flex point
- Worn heel blocks and thin soles
- Stretched or collapsed backs
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the sole edge for a welt stitch line
- Flex the vamp looking for cracking
- Photograph the soles and heel blocks
Once you have those three answers you can place your own loafers 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
Which loafers are worth the most used?
Welted pairs from makers that offer resoling. They can be rebuilt repeatedly, which keeps second-hand demand strong.
Can loafers be resoled?
Welted ones can, several times. Cemented pairs generally cannot, which is why they are worth much less second hand.
Do shoe trees add value?
They help, mainly because they signal the shoes were stored properly and have kept their shape.
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