Which platform suits which pair
Everyday trainers under about £60: Vinted
Vinted charges sellers nothing, and the buyer pays postage on top of your price. Its audience is browsing for second-hand bargains, so a fairly priced pair of worn Nike, Adidas or New Balance trainers tends to sell quickly there.
Popular models in good condition: compare Vinted and eBay
eBay is also free for UK private sellers selling to UK buyers. Its buyers often search for an exact model and size, which helps with less common colourways. The calculator above shows the difference for your pair. On eBay you set the postage price, while Vinted buyers choose and pay for their own.
Sneakers worth £200 or more: eBay
eBay's Authenticity Guarantee applies automatically to sneakers selling for £200 or more, and it's free for the seller. You post the pair to eBay's authenticator, the check usually takes about two business days, and you're paid once it passes. Below £200 the check is optional and costs £20. Buyers pay more readily when they know the pair has been checked.
New, unworn hype releases: specialist sneaker sites
For deadstock pairs in the original box, sneaker marketplaces such as Laced and StockX have buyers looking for exactly that. Their fees aren't in our calculator yet, so check their current seller fees before you choose.
How to get a better price
- Name the exact model. Include the style code from the label inside the tongue or on the box, plus UK and EU size.
- Photograph the details. Show both sides, the soles, the insoles, the size label and the box. Clear photos answer buyers' questions before they ask.
- Clean them first. A wipe of the midsoles and fresh laces can noticeably change what buyers offer.
- Be honest about wear. Point out creasing, sole wear or marks. It avoids "not as described" disputes on every platform.
- Check sold prices. On eBay, filter a search by "Sold items" to see what the same model actually sold for, not just asking prices.
- Mind the parcel size. A shoe box often pushes a parcel into a bigger size band. Measure before you set postage.