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Red Tape RSL1369 Colourblocked Lace-Ups Round Toe Sneakers For Men

FA score9.3Excellent
Design10
Material9
Comfort8.5
Value for money9.5
Reviewed by Fashion Audit
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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Luxury Styling maroon and off-white color blocking provides a high-end designer aesthetic.
  • Durable PU Material is significantly more sturdy and premium than other budget brands.
  • Layered Detail Features a mix of TPU grills and mesh for a complex look.
  • Comfort Insole Reliable EVA-based insole for good underfoot support.
  • Designer Touches Includes side coordinates (London) for a distinctive touch.

Could be better

  • Visual Flaws Includes fake stitches on the outsole that can look unattractive up close.
  • Insole Color Continues the trend of using "cheap-looking" insole colors.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
Sneakers
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Casual
INSOLE icon
INSOLE
EVA Foam
MIDSOLE icon
MIDSOLE
TPR
BOTTOM SOLE icon
BOTTOM SOLE
TPR
UPPER MATERIAL icon
UPPER MATERIAL
PU
ANKLE HEIGHT icon
ANKLE HEIGHT
Low top
TONGUE icon
TONGUE
Mesh
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
Off white & Maroon
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 RSL1369 Colourblocked Lace-Ups Round Toe Sneakers For Men worth buying?

We rate it 9.3/10 (excellent) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: maroon and off-white color blocking provides a high-end designer aesthetic. Could be better: Includes fake stitches on the outsole that can look unattractive up close.

Where can I buy it?

It’s listed on Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio and Nykaa. 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: EVA Foam; Midsole: TPR; Bottom sole: TPR; Upper material: PU. See Specifications above for the full details.

Is it comfortable?

We score its comfort 8.5/10 (great), 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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