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Red Tape RSL1218 Down Town Dapper Textured Sneakers For Men

FA score8.8Great
Design8.5
Material8
Comfort9
Value for money9.5
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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Feather Light This shoe is extremely light because the sole is made entirely of EVA foam.
  • Breathable The PU upper has many holes which help a lot with ventilation.
  • Minimal White Sneaker It’s the most minimal white sneaker in the video, perfect for a clean look.
  • Great Comfort The padding on the tongue and collar is very good.

Could be better

  • No Rubber Sole It doesn't have a rubber grip at the bottom, but since it's a casual shoe, it's not a dealbreaker.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
Sneakers
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Casual
INSOLE icon
INSOLE
Comfort Insole
MIDSOLE icon
MIDSOLE
EVA
UPPER MATERIAL icon
UPPER MATERIAL
PU
ANKLE HEIGHT icon
ANKLE HEIGHT
Low top
TONGUE icon
TONGUE
Mesh
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
White
GENDER icon
GENDER
Men

About Red Tape

All Red Tape

Red 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.

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We’ve bought, used and rated 1,121 footwear products so far, 404 of them in Sneakers. Products in Sneakers average an FA score of 8 out of 10. Every score comes from our own testing, never from the brand.

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404rated in Sneakers
8average FA score in Sneakers

Questions about this product

Is the Red Tape RSL1218 Down Town Dapper Textured Sneakers For Men worth buying?

We rate it 8.8/10 (great) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: This shoe is extremely light because the sole is made entirely of EVA foam. Could be better: It doesn't have a rubber grip at the bottom, but since it's a casual shoe, it's not a dealbreaker.

Where can I buy it?

It’s listed on Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and Ajio. 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: Comfort Insole; Midsole: EVA; Upper material: PU. 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 9.5/10 (excellent): 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.

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