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Red Tape RSL1345 Textured Sneakers For Men

FA score8.8Great
Design9.5
Material8.5
Comfort8
Value for money9
Reviewed by Fashion Audit
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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Terrific Aesthetic Described as "terrifyingly awesome" due to its aggressive all-black look.
  • Visible Detailing The TPU patches on the vamps area are more clearly visible and detailed in this black version compared to the white.
  • Premium Texture Features high-quality synthetic material that maintains a clean, stealthy appearance.
  • Comfortable Build Retains the standard memory foam insole for reliable underfoot cushioning.
  • Styling Versatility The solid black colorway pairs effortlessly with various street-wear and casual outfits.

Could be better

  • Heavy Weight The TPR outsole adds significant weight compared to standard foam-only runners.
  • Initial Stiffness The multi-layered TPU and synthetic upper require a break-in period.
  • Maintenance While black hides dirt, the textured TPU and mesh can trap fine dust that is hard to wipe off.
  • Insole Color Includes a fluorescent green insole that clashing significantly with the dark exterior.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
Sneakers
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Casual
INSOLE icon
INSOLE
Memory Foam
MIDSOLE icon
MIDSOLE
EVA +TPU
BOTTOM SOLE icon
BOTTOM SOLE
TPR
UPPER MATERIAL icon
UPPER MATERIAL
Mesh + TPU
ANKLE HEIGHT icon
ANKLE HEIGHT
Low top
TONGUE icon
TONGUE
Mesh
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
Black
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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Questions about this product

Is the Red Tape RSL1345 Textured Sneakers For Men worth buying?

We rate it 8.8/10 (great) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Described as "terrifyingly awesome" due to its aggressive all-black look. Could be better: The TPR outsole adds significant weight compared to standard foam-only runners.

Where can I buy it?

It’s listed on 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: Memory Foam; Midsole: EVA +TPU; Bottom sole: TPR; Upper material: Mesh + TPU. See Specifications above for the full details.

Is it comfortable?

We score its comfort 8/10 (great), after using it ourselves.

Is it good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 9/10 (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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