Shoes can be some of the best-paying items in a Depop shop. Sneakers, boots and designer heels often sell for far more than a typical tee. But shoe buyers are more careful than clothing buyers. They want to know exactly how worn the soles are, whether the size runs true and whether the pair is genuine. Here's how to list shoes so they sell.
Before you list
- Clean them. Wipe uppers, clean soles and laces, and remove any smell. A clean pair photographs far better and sells faster.
- Check for wear and damage. Look at sole wear, heel drag, creasing, scuffs, the insole and any sole separation.
- Find the size label. It's usually inside the tongue or on the insole. Note every size shown (US, UK, EU).
- Keep the box and extras. Original box, extra laces and dust bags add value.
What to photograph
- Both shoes from the side, front and back.
- The soles. Buyers always check these.
- The insoles and inside the heel.
- The size label.
- Close-ups of any creasing, scuffs or flaws.
- The box and extras, if included.
Use natural light and a plain background. See Depop photo tips that sell.
Describing size
Shoe sizing is the biggest source of returns. Give the size in every system on the label, and add the insole length in cm or inches if you can. It's the most reliable measure across brands. Mention whether the brand runs large, small or true to size if you know it.
Writing the listing
Lead with brand, model, colourway and size:
Nike Air Max 90, white/grey, US 9 / UK 8 / EU 42.5
Then condition, flaws, what's included and the insole length. The Depop description template helps you cover everything.
Authenticity
Popular sneakers and designer shoes are frequently counterfeited, so buyers look for proof. Photograph the size label, box label and stitching clearly. Only sell pairs you're confident are genuine.
Pricing
Search Depop for the same model and filter to sold listings to see real prices. See how to check sold prices on Depop. Condition makes a big difference, so compare with pairs in similar condition. Price with a little room for offers. See how to price Depop items for profit.
Shipping shoes
- Ship in the shoebox inside an outer box or bag, so the original box isn't damaged.
- Stuff the shoes with paper so they keep their shape.
- Choose the right parcel size. Shoes in a box usually need a bigger size than clothing. See the Depop shipping cost by size guide.
List more pairs, faster
Shoes take more photos and more detail than most items. DepopAutomation.com's AI listing tool reads the brand, model and colourway from your photos and writes complete listings, cleaning up photos with Nano Banana. The bulk lister handles a whole haul, the relist feature keeps slower pairs visible, and the profit tracker shows which pairs actually earned the most after fees and shipping.
Conclusion
To sell shoes on Depop, clean them, photograph the soles and every flaw, give the size in every system plus the insole length, prove authenticity with label photos, price from sold listings and ship them boxed and stuffed. Careful shoe listings sell for good money and rarely come back.