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Decathlon Quechua – MH500 Waterproof Hiking Shoes for Men

FA score8.6Great
Design9
Material9.5
Comfort9
Value for money7

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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Ultra-Premium Suede Overlays Detailed with exceptionally smooth, heavy-density premium suede leather patches across the side panels.
  • Elite Memory Foam Insole Incorporates a high-grade memory foam insole layer that delivers excellent foot comfort.
  • Secure Extended Lacing Features a wide, boot-style lace system consisting of multiple lower loops and two heavy-duty top metal hooks.
  • Sturdy Rubber Toe Deflector Outfitted with a high-durability textured front rubber bumper to protect the toes from trail impacts.
  • Aggressive Traction Bottom Built on a thick EVA midsole paired with a deep-grooved technical rubber outsole for absolute stability.

Could be better

  • Prohibitively High Price Retailing at an expensive price tag of roughly ₹8,000, it stands out as the least practical option for budget-conscious buyers.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
Boots
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Hiking
INSOLE icon
INSOLE
Memory Foam
MIDSOLE icon
MIDSOLE
EVA
BOTTOM SOLE icon
BOTTOM SOLE
Rubber
UPPER MATERIAL icon
UPPER MATERIAL
Knitted + Suede
ANKLE HEIGHT icon
ANKLE HEIGHT
High top
TONGUE icon
TONGUE
Padded
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
Black + Grey
GENDER icon
GENDER
Men

About Decathlon

All Decathlon

Michel Leclercq founded Decathlon in 1976, starting with a single store in Lille, France. The company is privately held, with the Mulliez family association owning a 51% stake and the Leclercq family the rest. Decathlon entered India in 2009 and sells sportswear, sports gear and its own in-house brands through its stores and website.

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Questions about this product

Is the Decathlon Quechua – MH500 Waterproof Hiking Shoes for Men worth buying?

We rate it 8.6/10 (great) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Detailed with exceptionally smooth, heavy-density premium suede leather patches across the side panels. Could be better: Retailing at an expensive price tag of roughly ₹8,000, it stands out as the least practical option for budget-conscious buyers.

Where can I buy it?

It’s listed on Myntra. The store buttons at the top of this page open each listing, so you can check today’s price and sizes there.

What is it made of?

Insole: Memory Foam; Midsole: EVA; Bottom sole: Rubber; Upper material: Knitted + Suede. See Specifications above for the full details.

Is it comfortable?

We score its comfort 9/10 (excellent), after using it ourselves.

Is it good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 7/10 (good): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.

Is Decathlon an Indian brand?

No. Decathlon is from France, founded in 1976.

Is Decathlon a good brand?

We have bought and tested 17 Decathlon products, and their average FA score is 8.4/10 (great). The best-rated so far is the Quechua Breathable Trekking Rain Pant for Men at 9.5/10.

How does Fashion Audit score products?

We buy every product ourselves and score it out of 10 on design, material quality, comfort and value for money. The FA score is the average of those scores. No paid placements: brands can’t buy a better score.

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