The sneaker craze has been getting wilder over the years, especially since 2020. When you hear people talk about buying sneakers, they almost consider it a huge expense. This is because they can only think of a handful of brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Puma, as they come under the premium footwear segment.
Shopping for sneakers does not have to cost you much. Therefore, we will be looking at sneaker brands that make stylish shoes at affordable prices. Some of the popular ones among them are Red Tape, Bata, Sparx, and Campus.
Red Tape
Red Tape, an Indian brand, offers quality sneakers at affordable prices. You can find quite a few options whether you like flashy or simple designs. The Green+Blue+White color combo for Grey PU Round Toe sneaker stands out the most to me, but I would be careful wearing them in the rainy season. Even if it’s not raining, the white colour tends to get dull if worn daily.
Main Highlights:
- I’d recommend buying them from Amazon if you’re looking to get additional savings.
- You can get a 5% cashback if you purchase using an Amazon Pay ICICI credit card, and regular shoppers can expect a 3% cashback
- Common price range: Between ₹1,000 and ₹1,500
Asian Footwears
Compared to Red Tape sneakers, you might find more coupon discounts on Asian Footwears sneakers on Amazon. Their Thunder, Tarzan, Defender, and Boston are popular under ₹1,000 sneaker collections. There is no manual coupon copy-paste on Amazon. You just have to check the coupon box on the product page to apply the discount.
Main Highlights:
- Their beige Thunder-07 sneakers are a versatile option that go well with casual as well as semi-formal outfits.
- Bank offers are also available on regular ICICI, SBI, and HDFC Bank credit cards.
- Sneaker collection available: Thunder, Tarzan, Defender, and Boston are popular affordable lineups.
Walkaroo
Walkaroo is an Indian footwear brand and has proved itself as a great alternative to international sneakers for those who can’t afford them. They have their own website where you can purchase directly, or you could get them on online marketplaces such as Amazon. A major advantage of choosing the latter is big seasonal festivals.
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival sale offers big price cuts on footwear among other fashion categories. Apart from this one, you can expect more sales such as Prime Day Sale and Great Freedom Festival
Main Highlights:
- Like the other brands we discussed, this too offers many pairs under ₹1,500.
- Their Suede sports sneakers have a velvety texture.
- Sole material: Polyurethane
Sparx
Sparx is popular for providing a range of footwear such as sneakers, sandals, school & formal shoes. My mother used to buy most of my shoes from Sparx during my school days. Therefore, I started shopping for sneakers from them for daily use.
Another reason why I still buy sneakers from them is that I feel like spending more than ₹2k is not worth it. That’s just my opinion though!
Main Highlights:
- You can get their cheapest pair for morning jogging OR daily commute.
- They are also known for making school shoes, formal shoes, and sandals.
- You can find many coupon code discounts if you shop on AJIO. Visit CouponzGuru today to make finding them less time-consuming.
Bata
Bata has been highly successful in positioning itself as an affordable footwear brand. Their shoes are really popular among middle-class families who want to buy sneakers at lower prices. The Bata 8511 Zion E white sneakers used to be my personal favourite for playing sports. The white & blue combo makes it look neither too fancy nor too simple.
Note: People with a 12+ shoe size may have trouble finding a pair that fits
Main Highlights:
- You can find UPI offers that give you an additional discount + cashback.
- Like Amazon, Flipkart also has its own debit and credit cards, which they use to offer cashbacks.
- The Flipkart Axis Bank credit card is equivalent to the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card.
Campus
Out of all sneaker brands we have discussed, these seem to have unique designs for some of their sneakers. I’d recommend them for any sports you like. As far as the prices are concerned, most pairs are priced above ₹1,500. You can still find many pairs for ₹1,299, ₹1,349, and ₹1,399.
You can try applying coupon codes from CouponzGuru if you’re looking for an additional discount. All you need to do is visit the Campus page on CouponzGuru and select any promo code you want.
Main Highlights:
- They offer up to 50% price cuts from time to time.
- You can check the ‘New Arrivals’ tag on top of products to spot the latest drops.
- They provide sneakers for both men and women.
Ending Thoughts
Shopping for sneakers doesn’t have to cost much, as countless Indian sneaker brands that provide stylish looks at low prices. There are a variety of options apart from Puma, Nike, and Adidas. The only major difference between their sneakers and Indian brands’ could be the build quality.