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Red Tape RSO4642 Walking Shoes For Men

FA score8.6Great
Design8
Material8
Comfort9
Value for money9.5
Reviewed by Fashion Audit
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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Exceptional Comfort Features a PU insole that feels significantly softer on the feet.
  • Dense Material The knitted fabric is very thick and stiff, giving the shoe a durable, boot-like feel.
  • Stealth Design Completely black body and sole, making it versatile for various outfits.
  • Subtle Details Includes a small silver branding detail and a purple gradient TPU patch on the side.
  • Strong Value Originally purchased for ₹1200, making it a highly affordable daily driver.

Could be better

  • Round Aesthetics When viewed from above, the shoe looks very rounded, which might not suit everyone's style.
  • Minimal Flair Aside from the small purple patch, there is no visual variety.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
Shoes
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Sports, Running, Walking
INSOLE icon
INSOLE
PU Foam
MIDSOLE icon
MIDSOLE
EVA +TPU
BOTTOM SOLE icon
BOTTOM SOLE
TPR
UPPER MATERIAL icon
UPPER MATERIAL
Knitted
ANKLE HEIGHT icon
ANKLE HEIGHT
Low top
TONGUE icon
TONGUE
PU + Padded
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 RSO4642 Walking Shoes For Men worth buying?

We rate it 8.6/10 (great) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Features a PU insole that feels significantly softer on the feet. Could be better: When viewed from above, the shoe looks very rounded, which might not suit everyone's style.

Where can I buy it?

It’s listed on Flipkart and Myntra. 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: PU Foam; Midsole: EVA +TPU; Bottom sole: TPR; Upper material: Knitted. 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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