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Red Tape RSL0985 Basketball Shoes For Men

FA score8.5Great
Design8.5
Material8.5
Comfort8
Value for money9
Reviewed by Fashion Audit
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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Sporty Persona Distinct Metallic Blue and Sky Blue combination for a bold look.
  • High Ventilation The primarily mesh body ensures excellent airflow.
  • Internal Softness Features a unique honeycomb pattern padding for a soft feel.
  • Engineered Stability The insole has an increased arch curve specifically for sports support.
  • Lateral Support The TPR outsole wraps around the sides for better stability during movement.

Could be better

  • Aggressive DNA The very sporty look may not suit modern minimalist trends.
  • Stiff Sole Wrap-around sole provides a harder initial feel until broken in.
  • Dust Magnet The mesh material is difficult to maintain and keep clean.
  • Heavy Base Outsole is denser and heavier than lifestyle-focused models.
  • Insole Aesthetics Uses a fluorescent green insole that clashes with the metallic blue exterior.

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
Mesh + PU
ANKLE HEIGHT icon
ANKLE HEIGHT
Low top
TONGUE icon
TONGUE
Mesh
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
Black & Blue
GENDER icon
GENDER
Men

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Questions about this product

Is the Red Tape RSL0985 Basketball Shoes For Men worth buying?

We rate it 8.5/10 (great) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Sporty Persona: Distinct Metallic Blue and Sky Blue combination for a bold look. Could be better: Aggressive DNA: The very sporty look may not suit modern minimalist trends.

What is the Red Tape RSL0985 Basketball Shoes For Men made of?

Insole: Memory Foam; Midsole: EVA; Bottom sole: TPR; Upper material: Mesh + PU. See Specifications above for the full details.

Is the Red Tape RSL0985 Basketball Shoes For Men comfortable?

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

Is the Red Tape RSL0985 Basketball Shoes For Men good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 9/10 (excellent): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.

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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