The short version
- Typical range: £8 – £35
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used sandals is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for sandalss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £35 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £29 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £22 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £15 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £8 | 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 sandals
- Recognised comfort and designer brands
- Replaceable footbeds and resoleable construction
- Straps with no cracking at the buckle points
- Clean, unmoulded footbeds
What lowers it
- Deeply moulded footbeds showing the previous wearer’s foot
- Cracked straps at the buckle holes
- Worn-through soles
- Cheap synthetic sandals
How to work out what yours is worth
- Photograph the footbed straight on
- Check the straps at every buckle hole
- Inspect the sole tread
Once you have those three answers you can place your own sandals 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
Do used sandals sell?
Recognised comfort and designer brands do. Cheap synthetic sandals sell for very little because they are inexpensive new.
Does a moulded footbed matter?
Yes, it is the main thing that puts buyers off, since it has shaped to someone else’s foot. Photograph it honestly.
Can footbeds be replaced?
On some brands, yes, and it is worth mentioning since it resets the main objection buyers have.
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