Red Tape RTE6009 Chukka Boots for Men
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Our verdict
What we liked
- Rich chocolate brown natural leather upper features deep grain texture.
- Versatile ankle-height Chukka silhouette pairs seamlessly with formal trousers and denim alike.
- Lightweight, well-balanced footprint compared to bulkier high-top boot styles.
Could be better
- Black contrast accents on the sole edges are surface-painted and chip/rub off with friction.
- Internal leather around the upper collar and instep feels somewhat stiff out of the box.
- Overall silhouette lacks the sleek, sculpted shape of premium heritage boots.
Specifications
About Red Tape
All Red TapeRed Tape began as the footwear brand of the Mirza family and was launched in 1996. Its branded business was demerged from Mirza International into Redtape Limited, which listed separately on the stock exchanges in August 2023. Known for leather shoes, it now also sells sneakers, shirts and wallets through more than 600 retail stores in India.
Boots on Fashion Audit
See allWe’ve bought, used and rated 1,121 footwear products so far, 41 of them in Boots. Products in Boots average an FA score of 7.7 out of 10. Every score comes from our own testing, never from the brand.
Questions about this product
Is the Red Tape RTE6009 Chukka Boots for Men worth buying?
We rate it 7.3/10 (good) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Rich chocolate brown natural leather upper features deep grain texture. Could be better: Black contrast accents on the sole edges are surface-painted and chip/rub off with friction.
Where can I buy it?
It’s listed on Amazon, Flipkart and 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: Padded Foam; Bottom sole: TPR; Upper material: Leather. See Specifications above for the full details.
Is it comfortable?
We score its comfort 7/10 (good), after using it ourselves.
Is it good value for money?
Its value-for-money score is 7.5/10 (good): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.
Is Red Tape an Indian brand?
Yes. Red Tape is an Indian brand, founded in 1996.
Is Red Tape a good brand?
We have bought and tested 234 Red Tape products, and their average FA score is 8.2/10 (great). The best-rated so far is the Redtape RSL0187 Sneaker For Men at 9.8/10.
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.
