Marks and Spencer knee high boots: price by condition
| Condition | Typical |
|---|---|
| New with Tags | £94 (~$125) |
| Like New | £80 (~$106) |
| Good | £61 (~$81) |
| Fair | £42 (~$56) |
| For Parts | £24 (~$31) |
Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.
What holds its value across Marks and Spencer
- Autograph and the former Jaeger line, the premium ranges, which use materially better cloth than the mainline and are labelled separately
- Pure cashmere jumpers, which M&S sells in volume at a price that makes them one of the most reliably traded items on the high street
- Per Una pieces, which have a distinct and loyal following that searches the sub-brand by name rather than the parent
- Tailoring and wool coats, which are cut conservatively and therefore date slowly
What pulls Marks and Spencer resale value down
- Pilled cashmere, which is the one thing that ends the value of the range’s best item and which shows up immediately in photographs
- Mainline M&S Collection basics, which are produced in enormous volume and sit at the bottom of the market
- Faded blacks and greys, particularly on the jersey pieces
- Bobbled or misshapen knitwear generally, where the garment no longer hangs as it did
Identifying and dating yours
- The neck label names the sub-range — M&S Collection, Autograph, Per Una, Jaeger — and this single detail moves the price more than anything else
- Cashmere is stated as a percentage on the composition label, and buyers want to see 100% rather than a blend
- M&S sizing has been consistent for years, but state the flat measurements anyway for anything tailored
What lifts any knee high boots, whatever the label
Knee-high boots are judged on shaft condition and calf fit, and the calf measurement is what listings most often omit.
- Supple leather with no cracking at the ankle
- Shafts that stand rather than slouch, if the style intends it
- Working full-length zips
- Recognised makers with a following
And what pulls one down
- Cracking at the ankle flex point
- Broken or split full-length zips
- Slouched or misshapen shafts
- Very narrow calf fittings
Working out what yours is worth
- Measure the calf circumference and shaft height
- Work the full-length zip several times
- Flex the ankle and check for cracking
What to state in the listing
- Size as marked, with UK, EU and US equivalents
- Calf circumference and shaft height in centimetres, measured flat
- Heel height and type
- Material, zip condition, and whether the shaft is stretch-panelled
Brand, material, size and shaft: “Leather Knee High Boots, Size 6, Black, 38cm Calf”. Putting the calf measurement in the title is unusual and it works, because a large share of buyers have been caught out by a shaft that would not close and now search specifically for one that will.
Preparing and photographing it
- Measure the calf circumference at the widest point of the shaft, with the boot zipped and lying flat.
- Test the zips fully up and down. A sticking zip is the most common fault and, on a tall shaft, it makes the boot unwearable.
- Stuff the shafts so they stand upright, and clean the leather or brush the suede before photographing.
- The pair standing upright, full height, side on
- A tape measure across the calf at the widest point of the shaft
- Both soles and heel tips
- The zip full length, the inside label, and any crease, scuff or scratch
When it sells best, and handing it over
Autumn and early winter carry this category almost entirely. Listed in September or October a good pair sells quickly; the same boots in April will barely be seen.
Bulkier than most footwear, so use a proper box and quote postage from an actual weight. Do not fold the shafts to make them fit a smaller box — leather creases permanently.
What buyers ask
Is M&S cashmere worth selling secondhand?
Yes, and it is one of the most consistently traded items on the high street. It sells on condition rather than season, so pilling is what decides the price. Photograph the cuffs and underarms, where it shows first.
What is the difference between Autograph and M&S Collection?
Autograph is the premium range and uses better cloth; M&S Collection is the mainline. The neck label says which you have, and Autograph sells for noticeably more.
How much are Marks and Spencer knee high boots worth?
Roughly £21 to £94 depending on condition, against £25 to £111 for knee high boots generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.
What the fees would take elsewhere
At the mid-range £57 for Marks and Spencer knee high boots, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:
| Platform | Fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Poshmark | −£11 | £46 |
| eBay | −£8 | £49 |
| Mercari | −£6 | £51 |
| Etsy | −£4 | £53 |
| WishThrift | −£0 | £57 |
Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.
Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell knee high boots for the title, handover and timing, or the general knee high boots value guide if yours is not a Marks and Spencer.
See also: all Marks and Spencer value guides · value guides by brand · buying knee high boots · Shoes & Footwear · condition grades.