CSD (Consigned Sealed Delivered) is the UK's authenticated home for second hand Chanel shoes — pre-owned and vintage Chanel footwear sourced from private London wardrobes, verified pair by pair in our atelier, and offered below original boutique retail. Every pair is one of a kind; when it sells, it is gone. If you are searching for Chanel ballet flats, the iconic two-tone Chanel slingback, Chanel flat shoes or vintage Chanel shoes in the UK, this is a curated consignment edit with named accountability — not an anonymous marketplace where sellers grade their own listings. New pairs arrive continuously through consignment, so the edit is small, select and always changing.

Why Buy Second Hand Chanel Shoes from CSD

The house's footwear is widely copied, which makes where you buy pre-owned the most important decision. On a peer-to-peer marketplace your counterparty is an anonymous seller and the platform rarely inspects the shoe. At CSD the seller is CSD, and the authentication is ours: every pair is physically examined in London before listing, and anything we cannot confirm genuine is returned to the consignor — never relisted, never sold with a caveat. That is the difference between buying used luxury shoes and buying them with confidence.

The Chanel Slingback

No shoe is more associated with the house than the two-tone slingback. Introduced by Coco Chanel in 1957 with a beige body to elongate the leg and a black cap toe to shorten and flatter the foot, it remains one of the most recognisable luxury shoes ever made. This slingback appears in the CSD edit in its classic beige-and-black grosgrain and leather, as well as seasonal colourways and materials, each pair authenticated and condition-graded. Pre-owned is frequently the only route to a discontinued heel height or sold-out colour.

Chanel Ballet Flats & Flat Shoes

The Chanel ballet flat — the soft, round-toe two-tone flat with a grosgrain bow or CC toe cap — is the everyday counterpart to the slingback, and among the house’s most sought-after styles. CSD lists pre-owned Chanel ballerina shoes and Chanel flat shoes in leather, patent, suede and tweed as they arrive through consignment. Comfortable, endlessly elegant and increasingly collectible, they are a cornerstone of the resale market.

Chanel Heels, Pumps & Court Shoes

Beyond the slingback, the house's heeled offering spans the Chanel court shoe and pump with the signature cap toe and CC detail, peep-toes, Mary Janes and the occasional dramatic platform from runway collections. Each Chanel black shoes staple and statement pair in the edit is authenticated, graded and photographed, with true UK, US and EU sizing noted.

Chanel Trainers, Sneakers & Espadrilles

The modern footwear is as collectible as the classics. The Chanel trainers and sneakers — the panelled, suede-and-mesh runners introduced under Karl Lagerfeld — pair couture finishing with everyday wear, and pre-owned is the most sensible way to own a discontinued colourway. CSD also lists Chanel espadrilles, sandals and ankle boots as they are consigned, each verified and condition-graded.

A Short History of the House's Footwear

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel built her name on freeing women from discomfort, and footwear was central to that philosophy. The 1957 two-tone design was revolutionary precisely because it was practical — flattering, walkable, and elegant without a punishing heel. Under Karl Lagerfeld from 1983 the house expanded into ballet flats, boots, trainers and runway statement pieces while keeping the founding codes intact: the contrast cap toe, the interlocking double-C, grosgrain trim and quilting motifs. Understanding these eras matters when buying pre-owned, because archive pairs, early hardware and discontinued colourways carry collector value that current retail does not.

Choosing Your First Pair

If this is your first authenticated pre-owned pair, the most enduring choice is the beige-and-black slingback or the classic two-tone ballet flat — the most versatile, the most recognisable, and the easiest to authenticate against well-documented markers. Collectors chasing heritage look for archive runway pieces; those wanting everyday luxury choose flats and loafers; and buyers seeking something modern gravitate to the panelled trainers. Whatever the style, prioritise condition and completeness — the box, the dust bag, the receipts — over the lowest price, because a well-kept pair is both a better object and a better store of value. Because every listing is one of a kind and consignment-fed, the exact pair you want may not be in stock the day you look; registering interest or returning as new arrivals are processed is the surest way to find it.

How CSD Authenticates Every Pair of Chanel Shoes

Authentication is the core of the CSD model, and it runs on more than opinion. CSD combines three layers of verification: Entrupy, the AI-powered authentication technology that captures microscopic images of an item's materials and compares them against a database of millions of verified luxury items; Real Authentication, an independent expert database review; and hands-on inspection by our in-house specialists. Read the full method on our authentication page.

For footwear, our specialists check the markers specific to genuine Chanel: the insole stamping and font, the size and "made in Italy" or "made in France" markings, the CC logo alignment and finish, the quality and weight of the leather and hardware, the stitching consistency, the sole construction and branding, and the box and dust bag where present. This combination of third-party technology and trained human review identifies material authenticity at a level human inspection alone cannot consistently achieve. See our quality control standards for detail. If a pair cannot be confirmed genuine, it does not list — full stop.

Condition Grading

Every pair of second hand Chanel shoes is graded against a defined standard so there are no surprises: from never-worn and like-new, through excellent and very good with light wear, to honest descriptions of any sole wear, heel-tip scuffing, toe marks or creasing, each supported by close photography. Because the listing description is the contract, the grade you read is the condition you receive — disclosure an anonymous marketplace rarely matches.

Sizing, Fit & Care

Chanel shoes vary in fit by style — slingbacks can run narrow, ballet flats are often true to size, and Italian and French sizing differs — so every listing shows the labelled size in UK, US and EU plus maker notes; check the stated measurements against a pair you already own. Pre-owned Chanel benefits from simple care: protect leather and grosgrain from rain, store with shoe trees or tissue, and have heel tips and soles refreshed by a specialist, which preserves both the shoe and its future resale value.

Chanel Shoe Resale Value

As the house raises boutique prices year on year, authenticated pre-owned pairs in excellent condition hold their value strongly — particularly the beige-and-black slingback and classic ballet flat, the most liquid pairs in the secondary market. Buying a vintage Chanel shoe or current-season pair pre-owned secures the house's craftsmanship, inspected and confirmed, often well below original retail, and a well-kept pair can be worn for years and consigned again.

Second Hand Chanel Shoes — Frequently Asked Questions

Are CSD's Chanel shoes authentic?
Yes. Every pair is physically authenticated in London against insole stamping, sizing markings, CC alignment, leather, hardware and sole construction before listing; anything that cannot be confirmed genuine is returned to the consignor, never sold.

How much can I save buying second hand Chanel shoes?
Pre-owned prices sit below current boutique retail, with the saving depending on the style, material and condition; archive and discontinued pairs are priced on rarity.

Do the Chanel shoes come with the box and dust bag?
Where a consignor provides them, the box and dust bag are included and noted in the listing; they support both confidence and future resale value.

How often do new Chanel shoes arrive?
The edit is consignment-fed and one-of-one, so it changes continually as pairs are authenticated. If you are seeking a specific style, size or colour, it is worth checking back or registering interest.

Shop the Wider Chanel Edit

Explore the full house at CSD: second hand Chanel across every category, plus pre-owned Chanel bags and Chanel clothing. Browse related styles in designer flats, designer heels, designer pumps, designer trainers, designer sandals and loafers, or see the full pre-owned designer shoes edit and current shoe sale. We ship worldwide with tracked, insured delivery and full documentation, with UK returns under our returns policy.

Authenticated and reviewed by the CSD London team, last updated June 2026. Learn more about CSD or sell or consign your Chanel. Brand reference: Chanel official.