Where to Sell Shoes and Sneakers: Online and In-Store

Where to sell shoes depends on what you have. Sell sought-after sneakers on StockX, GOAT or eBay, where fees run from about 8% to 9.5% on qualifying sales. Sell everyday used shoes on Poshmark or Mercari, take teen styles to Plato’s Closet for cash, and consign designer heels and loafers with The RealReal.

Shoes split into two different markets. Popular sneakers trade like a commodity: buyers search an exact model and size, and platforms like StockX and GOAT verify them and handle the transaction. Everything else, from work flats to worn boots, sells like clothing: photos, condition notes and a buyer who likes the look. Picking the wrong market costs money either way. This guide compares the best places to sell shoes with fees as of November 2026, runs the numbers on a $200 pair, and covers in-store options for a fast sale. For the full resale picture, see the thrift and resale guide.

Where to sell shoes: the options compared

Fees change often. Confirm each rate on the platform’s official fee page before you list.

Where to sell sneakers

StockX

StockX’s Verified Marketplace sets the seller’s base transaction fee by Seller Level, calculated each calendar quarter:

• Level 1 (no quarterly minimum): 9.0%
• Level 2 (12 sales or $1,500 a quarter): 8.5%
• Level 3 (40 sales or $5,000): 8.0%
• Level 4 (200 sales or $25,000): 7.5%
• Level 5 (800 sales or $100,000): 7.0%

Once you reach a level you keep it for the current and following quarter. StockX’s fee help also lists a 3% payment processing fee on Verified Marketplace sales, and the US seller shipping fee on standard (non-Flex) sales rose from $4 to $5 on March 1, 2026, deducted from your payout. A sale is complete once the pair passes StockX verification and you are paid. StockX currently charges no seller fees on its Listings Marketplace and Live Marketplace. Check StockX’s seller program page for current rates.

GOAT

GOAT’s fee policy (last updated August 1, 2026) ties commission to your seller rating. Every seller starts at 90. At 90 or above, commission is 9.5% plus the seller fee. It rises to 15% at 70 to 89, 20% at 50 to 69, and 25% below 50, with a possible account review. Each seller cancellation costs 10 points and each successful sale adds 2, so cancelling even one sale has a cost. The US seller fee is $0 for drop-off and $5 for prepaid shipping. Cashing out to ACH direct deposit or PayPal costs 2.9%, and you can only cash out once earnings exceed $25.

eBay

eBay’s men’s and women’s Athletic Shoes category has the lowest commission on this list for higher-priced pairs: 8% and no per-order fee when the sale total is $150 or more, and no insertion fee if the starting price is $150 or more. Under $150, the rate is 13.6%. Eligible sneaker listings can carry eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee: eBay provides a free FedEx label to ship to an authentication center, you need a handling time of 3 business days or less, and authenticators inspect the pair within 2 business days before eBay ships it to the buyer. Price thresholds for Authenticity Guarantee vary by category, so check whether your listing shows the badge rather than relying on a fixed figure. The full fee breakdown is on the eBay fees page.

Where to sell used shoes that aren’t sneakers

Poshmark

Poshmark suits fashion shoes, boots and designer flats. Fees are $2.95 on sales under $15 and 20% at $15 and up. Buyers pay a flat $6.49 for a USPS Ground Advantage label up to 5 lb. Tall boots in their box can go over that, and the overweight upgrade for 5.01 to 10 lb is $5, taken from your earnings. See Poshmark fees for more.

Mercari

For listings created or updated on or after January 6, 2025, Mercari charges sellers 10% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, with no separate seller payment processing fee. Buyers pay a 3.6% Buyer Protection fee. You choose whether the buyer or you pay for the prepaid label. Details are on the Mercari fees page.

The RealReal for designer shoes

Designer shoes fall into The RealReal’s Clothing & More schedule, which pays 20% of the net selling price under $100, rising to 70% over $5,000. TRR rejects shoes with excessive scuffing, prominent discoloration or broken buckles or zippers. It works best for well-kept designer pairs that will sell above $200, where you keep 55% or more.

Selling shoes in store for cash

Plato’s Closet buys “gently used clothing, accessories, footwear, outerwear and athletic wear,” and its brand list includes Converse, Vans, Nike, Adidas and Jordans. No appointment is needed, and if you accept the offer, you’re “paid cash on the spot.” Stores are independently run, so policies differ: some ask for photo ID, and local pages say shoes should be ready to wear, with soles and laces intact. Payout rates are set locally, not nationally. See how to sell at Plato’s Closet.

Once Upon a Child buys children’s shoes with the same walk-in, cash-on-the-spot model. Size limits, buying hours and store-credit options vary by franchise; one Virginia Beach store, for example, takes shoes up to youth size 7. See the Once Upon a Child guide.

Worked example: what a $200 pair nets

The same $200 sale on five platforms, as of November 2026. No sales tax, and shipping treated as noted.

StockX, Level 1 seller.

1. Transaction fee: 9% × $200 = $18.
2. Processing fee: 3% × $200 = $6.
3. Shipping fee: $5.
4. Payout: $200 − $18 − $6 − $5 = $171.

GOAT, seller rated 90+, prepaid shipping.

1. Commission: 9.5% × $200 = $19.
2. Seller fee: $5. Earnings: $200 − $19 − $5 = $176.
3. Cash-out fee: 2.9% × $176 = $5.10. Cash in hand: $170.90.

eBay, Athletic Shoes, free shipping offered.

1. Sale total $200, which is $150 or more: 8% rate, no per-order fee.
2. Fee: 8% × $200 = $16. Payout: $184.
3. If the pair goes through Authenticity Guarantee, eBay supplies the label to the authenticator. If not, you pay postage from the $184.

Mercari, buyer pays $10 shipping.

1. Fee base: $200 + $10 = $210. Fee: 10% × $210 = $21.
2. The $10 covers the label. Payout: $200 − $21 = $179.

Poshmark.

1. Commission: 20% × $200 = $40.
2. Payout: $160. The buyer pays the $6.49 label.

For sneakers at this price, eBay’s 8% rate comes out on top, with StockX, GOAT and Mercari close together. Poshmark takes the most but needs the least work, and it reaches buyers who shop by style rather than by model number.

How to sell used shoes for more

• Clean them first. Wipe midsoles, brush suede and replace dirty laces. TRR rejects excessive scuffing, Plato’s Closet stores look for shoes that are ready to wear, and online buyers judge by photos.
• Keep the box. If you still have the original sneaker box, include it and say so in the listing.
• Photograph every angle. Both sides, toes, heels, soles, insoles and the size tag. Show creasing and sole wear plainly.
• List the exact size and model. Sneaker buyers search by style name and size, not by description.
• Weigh before you list. Boots and boxed sneakers can push a parcel into a higher weight class. A Digital Shipping Scale on Amazon tells you before the buyer’s label does.
• Don’t cancel on GOAT. Every cancellation costs 10 rating points, which can raise your commission.

For packing and current USPS prices, see the guide on how to ship clothes. For clothing beyond shoes, the where to sell used clothes for cash guide covers in-store and online buyers.

The verdict

The best place to sell shoes depends on the pair. Sneakers selling at $150 or more belong on eBay, where the 8% Athletic Shoes rate and no per-order fee beat the specialist apps, with StockX and GOAT as strong alternatives when buyers search an exact model. Designer shoes in excellent condition suit The RealReal. Everyday fashion shoes and boots sell well on Poshmark or Mercari. And if you just want the shoes gone today, Plato’s Closet or Once Upon a Child will make a cash offer on the spot. Confirm every fee on the official page before you list, because sneaker platforms adjust them often.

FAQ

What is the best place to sell shoes online?

For sneakers at $150 or more, eBay’s Athletic Shoes rate of 8% with no per-order fee is the lowest commission here, as of November 2026. For fashion shoes, Poshmark and Mercari reach style-focused buyers.

Where can I sell used shoes for cash today?

Plato’s Closet buys footwear without an appointment and pays cash on the spot if you accept the offer. Once Upon a Child does the same for kids’ shoes. Policies vary by store.

Is StockX or GOAT better for selling sneakers?

On a $200 sale, a Level 1 StockX seller nets about $171 and a GOAT seller rated 90+ about $170.90 after cash-out, as of November 2026. Higher StockX levels lower the fee; a low GOAT rating raises it sharply.

Does eBay authenticate sneakers?

Eligible sneaker listings carry the Authenticity Guarantee badge. Thresholds vary by category, so check your listing. eBay supplies a free label to the authentication center.

Can you sell worn shoes?

Yes, on Poshmark, Mercari, eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Describe the wear honestly. The RealReal rejects excessive scuffing, and Plato’s Closet stores look for shoes that are ready to wear.