On Running Sneakers Resale Value

On Running sneakers: price by condition

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 On Running

• The Cloud and Cloudmonster models, which carry the brand’s recognition and sell quickly
• The lifestyle colourways, which crossed into everyday wear and reach buyers beyond runners
• Pairs with intact, unclogged CloudTec pods, since the sole structure is the design
• Recent releases, which hold value better than most running shoes because demand has outpaced the second-hand supply

What pulls On Running resale value down

• Torn or split pods, which is the specific way these soles fail and cannot be repaired
• Grit and stones lodged in the pods, which is cosmetic but looks like neglect and is easily cleaned before photographing
• Compressed midsole foam, the same invisible wear every running shoe has
• Dirty white uppers, which are the most common colourway and show everything

Identifying and dating yours

1. Photograph the sole straight on so every pod is visible and any tears show clearly
2. Quote approximate mileage, because the foam wears invisibly and buyers have no other way to judge
3. Clean the pods out before photographing — it takes a minute and materially changes how the shoe looks

What lifts any sneakers, whatever the label

Sneakers are one of the few clothing categories with a genuine collector market, so the range runs from ordinary used trainers to figures that surprise people.

• Deadstock or barely-worn condition with the original box
• Sought-after colourways and limited releases
• Clean midsoles with no yellowing
• Original laces, inserts and any spare set

And what pulls one down

• Creased toe boxes and worn heel counters
• Midsole yellowing, which is difficult to reverse
• Sole separation, common on older stored pairs
• Missing box on releases where collectors expect it

Working out what yours is worth

1. Find the style code on the label inside the tongue
2. Photograph the soles and toe box honestly in daylight
3. Search sold listings for that exact style code and size

What to state in the listing

• Brand, exact model and colourway
• Size, with the sizing system stated explicitly
• Sole and midsole condition, including creasing and yellowing
• Whether the original box, spare laces or receipt are included

Brand, model and size with the sizing system: “Nike Air Max 90, UK 9, White/Grey”. Sneaker buyers search by model name and colourway, so both belong in the title. Always state whether the size is UK, US or EU — the commonest cause of a returned pair is a sizing system mix-up.

Preparing and photographing it

1. Clean them properly: uppers, midsoles and laces. Cleaning is worth more on sneakers than on any other clothing item.
2. Photograph the size tag inside the tongue, and note whether it is UK, US or EU sizing.
3. Check the midsole for creasing and yellowing, and the heel for wear, and look for any sole separation.

1. Both shoes side on, laces tied, on a plain background
2. The soles, side by side, showing tread and heel wear
3. The inside size tag, legible
4. Any crease, scuff, yellowing or separation, close up

When it sells best, and handing it over

Steady all year with a lift before Christmas. Popular models in common sizes sell within days; unusual sizes take longer but attract determined buyers.

Cheap and easy to post. Use the original box inside a mailing bag if you have it, and stuff the toes with paper so they keep their shape in transit.

What buyers ask

Do the holes in the sole cause problems?

They collect grit, which is easily cleaned, and they can tear with heavy use, which cannot be repaired. Photograph the sole directly so buyers can see the condition.

Are On trainers worth buying used?

Yes, if the pods are intact and the mileage is honest. They hold value better than most running shoes because demand has outstripped used supply.

How much are On Running sneakers worth?

Roughly £24 to £144 depending on condition, against £20 to £120 for sneakers 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 £84 for On Running sneakers, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

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 sneakers for the title, handover and timing, or the general sneakers value guide if yours is not an On Running.

See also: all On Running value guides · value guides by brand · buying sneakers · Shoes & Footwear · condition grades.