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JQR SMITH Running Shoes for Men

FA score6.4Fair
Design6.5
Material6
Comfort6.5
Value for money6.5
Reviewed by Fashion Audit
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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Smooth nylon inner lining allows easy, friction-free foot entry.
  • TPU printed overlays around eyelets reinforce lace tension.
  • Generous collar foam padding cushions the ankle.
  • Full-length TPR outsole provides reliable surface grip.

Could be better

  • Heavy, thick knitted upper restricts airflow and traps heat during workouts.
  • Generic shared-mold outsole design limits unique brand performance identity.
  • Thin memory foam insole provides minimal long-distance impact damping.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
Shoes
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Casual + Sports
INSOLE icon
INSOLE
Memory Foam
MIDSOLE icon
MIDSOLE
EVA
BOTTOM SOLE icon
BOTTOM SOLE
TPR
UPPER MATERIAL icon
UPPER MATERIAL
knitted Mesh
ANKLE HEIGHT icon
ANKLE HEIGHT
Low top
TONGUE icon
TONGUE
Padded
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
Grey
GENDER icon
GENDER
Men

About JQR

All JQR

JQR, short for Just Quick Run, is an Indian sports-shoe brand founded in 2014 and run by promoter brothers Rinku, Sunil and Manish Garg. It makes affordable sneakers and sports shoes, and it launched India's first fluorescent shoes in 2015. Venturi Partners took a minority stake in February 2025 to help it grow offline and build its own online store.

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Questions about this product

Is the JQR SMITH Running Shoes for Men worth buying?

We rate it 6.4/10 (fair) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Smooth nylon inner lining allows easy, friction-free foot entry. Could be better: Heavy, thick knitted upper restricts airflow and traps heat during workouts.

Where can I buy it?

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

Is it comfortable?

We score its comfort 6.5/10 (fair), after using it ourselves.

Is it good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 6.5/10 (fair): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.

Is JQR an Indian brand?

Yes. JQR is an Indian brand, founded in 2014.

Is JQR a good brand?

We have bought and tested 5 JQR products, and their average FA score is 7.8/10 (good). The best-rated so far is the Soon New Running Shoes for Men at 8.5/10.

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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