The short version
- Typical range: £25 – £110
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used work boots is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for work bootss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £110 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £93 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £71 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £49 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £27 | 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 work boots
- Intact safety toe caps and midsole protection
- Deep, unworn sole tread
- Recognised workwear brands with a following
- Waterproof membranes still functioning
What lowers it
- Worn-through soles offering no grip
- Compromised toe caps after a heavy impact
- Split uppers at the flex point
- Boots past their safety certification life
How to work out what yours is worth
- Photograph the soles showing tread depth
- Check the safety rating stamped inside the tongue
- Flex the upper and look for splitting
Once you have those three answers you can place your own work boots 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Are used work boots worth selling?
Yes, if the soles and safety features are sound. They are expensive new, so lightly used pairs sell quickly.
Should safety boots be resold after an impact?
No. A toe cap that has taken a heavy impact may be compromised even if it looks fine, and should not be passed on.
What do buyers check first?
Sole tread depth. Once the tread is gone the boot offers no grip, which is the main reason they are replaced.
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