The short version
- Typical range: £18 – £100
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used trainers is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for trainerss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £100 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £85 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £65 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £45 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £25 | 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 trainers
- Sought-after models and colourways with a following
- Clean, unyellowed midsoles
- Original box, spare laces and inserts
- Common sizes that fit the widest pool of buyers
What lowers it
- Creased toe boxes and collapsed heel counters
- Midsole yellowing, which is hard to reverse
- Sole separation on older stored pairs
- Generic own-brand trainers, worth very little
How to work out what yours is worth
- Find the style code on the label inside the tongue
- Photograph the soles, toe box and heel in daylight
- Search sold listings for that style code in your size
Once you have those three answers you can place your own trainers 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
What are used trainers worth?
It depends entirely on the model. Sought-after releases hold value strongly; ordinary trainers sell for modest sums whatever the brand.
Why do midsoles turn yellow?
The foam oxidises with age and light exposure. It is very common on older pairs and difficult to reverse convincingly.
Does the box matter?
For collectable models it adds real value. For everyday trainers it mainly helps with safe posting.
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