We are hereafter long term research to show you the top 10 best shoe brands in India in 2020. They produce the best shoes in India.

Top 10 shoe brands in India

Reebok
Woodland
Nike
Bata
Adidas
Relaxo
Puma
Action
Lee Cooper
Fila

1. Reebok

Reebok is an American-inspired multinational footwear company. It has been an independent helper since 2005.

Reebok produces and circulates fitness, running, and CrossFit sportswear including clothing and footwear.

History

In 1895, Joseph William Foster at the age of 14 started to work in his bedroom above his father’s sweet shop in Balton, England and designed some of the earliest spiked running shoes.

He established his business as ‘J.W.Foster’ in 1900. Foster began a small factory called Olympic Works and gradually became famous among athletes for his ‘running pumps’.

In 1958 in Balton, 2 of the founder’s grandson Joe and Jeff Foster formed a companion company “Reebok”.

They sold shoes to many teams of NBA and other athletes. It has sponsored many sports and teams.

Adidas bought Reebok for 3.8 billion rupees in 2005 to try to help the company expand in North America.

Product Quality

Quality is the most important thing in this fashion world and Reebok never kept his steps against quality. It designs, produces, distributes, and sells fitness running and CrossFit sportswear including clothing and footwear.

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Good quality
Durable
Comfortable
Lightweight

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Limited designs of formal shoes
Not for everyday use.
Little expensive

After all, I recommend you to buy Reebok shoes as it is best if you are an athlete or a sport-loving. But if you want a shoe for daily use you are not recommended to it.

In India, it is greatly affordable as it’s most product price range between 1000-4000 rupees.

2. Woodland

Woodland is popular for it’s rough and tough boots which is suitable for mountaineer and outside adventures. It shook the entire Indian market when they launched their hand-stitched leather shoes. And even at present, this brand is known all over the world for its immense durability.

History

Woodland was founded in Quebec, Canada; it entered the Indian market in 1992. Before that, Aero Group was majorly exporting it’s leather shoes to USSR. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union into various states, the group launches some of its products in India. Hence, it created an immense shock in the Indian market. The shoe made the brand “Woodland”.

Why name Woodland

Over the years, the appetite for adventure sports has been on the rise. It is the spirit that is willing to stretch the reveals of human endurance; a spirit that desires to reach furthest frontiers.

Woodland is a topographic name for someone living in an area of woodland.

Product Quality

Woodland offers an extended line of footwear, performance clothes, and outdoor equipment. It focusses on creating truly functional solutions for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Whether you’re new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned expert, Woodland’s shoes keep you dry and warm for the terrains and slopes, wherever you go. It uses integrated manufacturing divisions for its products.

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Great strength
Value for money
Best for sports and adventure
Durable
Protective

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Heavyweight

Friends, I recommend you to buy woodland shoes if you are a lover of adventure and you can even use it in your vacation to visit terrains and mountains.

But if you want it for normal walking and daily use then you should not buy it.

3. Nike

Nike is an American multinational company based in Portland, Oregon. It is one of the top sports equipment manufacturers with an income of $26 billion.

It has a large category of shoe be it sports or formal. Earlier it makes only sports shoes for athletes but today it provides us running shoes, skateboard, basketball, golf, football, etc shoes.

History

The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman and Phill Knight, and officially became Nike on May 30, 1971.

Before that, according to Otis Davis, a University of Oregon student-athletes coached by Bowerman and Olympic gold medallist at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

His coach made the first pair of Nike shoes for him contradicting the claims that they were made for Phill Knight.

Why name Nike

Nike is the name of the Greek goddess of victory. And by its name, it put up with a great victory in the world.

Product Quality

Nike shoes have a tendency to take on the cheapest route to competitive based on demand.
Nike made a promise to their consumers to maintain the highest possible quality they can.
They design their shoes to meet performance,endure, and durability.
Nike did not follow the way of the other shoe brands by adding garments into their products for fashion.
They attached to leather to achieve their promise to provide a quality shoe.

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Very comfortable
Can be used on a daily basis
Lightweight and durable
Fashionable design

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Expensive

If you want formal shoes for the party and for sports and your wallet does not stop you then you should buy it.

If you want shoes for daily use like going to school or office then you can buy it.

4. Bata

Bata has been serving the Indian market for more than 120 years. It is the biggest retailer and manufacturer of shoes in India. It has more than 5000 retail stores in different parts of the world.

It produces a huge variety of products like casual shoes, formal shoes, sports shoes, and sandals with unique and impressive designs.

History

Bata shoe company was founded on 24 August 1894 in the Moravian town of Zlin, Austria-Hungary by Thomas Bata, his brother Antonio and his sister Anna. Their family had been cobblers for generations.

In the summer of 1998, Thomas came through the financial crisis. To overcome this he decided to stitch shoes from canvas instead of leather. This kind of shoes became popular and helped the company to grow to 50 employees.

4 years later, Bata put in its first steam-driven machines. Bata began to build towns and plants outside Czechoslovakia.

In 1932, Thomas Bata at the age of 56, died in a plane crash during take-off under bad weather at Zlin airport. Control of his company passed to his brother Jan and his son.

After the global economic shifts of the 1990s, the company closed a number of its manufacturing units in developed countries and focussed on expanding retail business.

Why name Bata

Name Bata comes from the name of its founder Thomas Bata.

Product Quality

Bata never compromise with quality.
It creates products that are cost-effective, exceptional values, and exciting to wear.
Bata is efficient and responsible to deliver the best value to the customer.
Its products operate where design, satisfaction, and excellence meet.

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Comfortable
Wide range of variety
Many retailers
Low cost

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Service is not good
Longevity shoes

If you are an Indian then Bata retailer is available in every city of India. Though it’s origin is western but loved Indians. Compared to other shoes they are cost-effective and value for money.

5. Adidas

Adidas is famous for its uniqueness and equality in sports clothing, accessories, and shoes rang. They offer comfortable sports shoes for men and women, ideal for running, adventure, outdoor activities, and running.

At present, it has a revenue of more than $23 billion.

History

Adidas was founded by Adolf Dassler who made sports shoes at his mother’s laundry room in Herzogenaurach, Germany after his return from World War 2.

In July 1924, his elder brother Rudolf Dassler entered the business which became Dassler Brother’s Shoe factory.

In 1936, Dassler assured the US sprinter Jesse Owens to use his hand made spikes in the 1936 Summer Olympics. Owens won 4 gold medals, and Dassler became known to the world’s sportsman and their trainers.

The brothers split into 2 in 1947 after relation between them had broken down, with Rudolf forming a new firm that he called Ruda- from Rudolf Dassler, later rebranded Puma.

Why name Adidas

The company name comes from its founder Adolf ‘Adi’ Dassler ‘Das’. Although it’s anagram by Urban legend is ” All Day I Dream About Sports “.

Product Quality

Adidas sneakers and shoes are known for being very comfortable and for being very good for your feet. As they are made to support feet while walking.
It makes shoes which help you to play sports and able to increase your performance.
It supports your feet more compared to regular shoes.

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Classic shoes
Very comfortable
Fashionable look
Lightweight shoes

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Expensive

6. Relaxo

Relaxo Footwear Limited is one of the most trusted footwear in India for many years. Their shoes are affordable and fashionable.

As it’s very lightweight and comfortable, it relaxes our feet. Hence the name relaxo.

History

Relaxo Footwear Limited was founded in 1976 by M L Dua and R K Dua, and the company is headquartered in New Delhi and has regional offices in Banglore, Mumbai, and Patna.

It had an approximate value of 17 billion rupees in 2015.

Product Quality

Relaxo shoes are very strong 💪 and durable.
It produces high-quality footwear and has the trust of Indians for many years.
Shoes are very lightweight and affordable.

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Lightweight shoes
Durable
Cost-effective
Value for money

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Limited design

7. Puma

Puma is known to the world for its high-performance sports shoes. Puma is a German multinational firm that designs and manufactures athletic and casual shoes, accessories, and apparel.

It is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany. Puma is the 3rd largest manufacturer in the world.

History

Christoph Van Wilhelm Dassler was a worker in a shoe factory, while his wife Pauline ran a small laundry in the Franconian town of Herzogenaurach.

In 1924, son of Wilhelm Dassler Rudolf and his young brother, Adolf founded a shoe factory 🏭. They named the new business ” Gebrnder Dassler Schuhfabrik ” ( Dassler Brother Shoe Factory ) which was the only business at the time that manufactured sports shoes.

The brother drove from Bavaria to the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin with a suitcase full of spikes and convinced United State’s sprinter Jesse Owens to use them.

Owens won 4 gold medals🥇 which boom their business. The Dassler were selling 200,000 pairs of shoes 👟 annually before World War 2.

In December 2018, reintroduced RS computers, “RS” stands for ” running system “. Shoes were featured with technologies like accelerometers and Bluetooth.

Why name Puma

Rudolf Dassler and his brother, Adolf Dassler created the firm that they called “Ruda“, from his name. A few months later, Rudolf’s company changed its name to Puma in 1948.

Product Quality

Puma offers comfortable shoes at a very low price.
Shoe’s durability is very high.
Lightweight shoes can bear in all weather ☀️ condition be it warm, rainy, etc.
It uses high technology and machines to produce great quality shoes.

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Lightweight shoes
High durability
Comfortable
Best for sports

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Limited formal shoe design

I recommend you buy Puma shoes for your sports or daily shoes as it’s very cost-effective and one of the best shoe brands in the world.

8. Action

Action is a leading manufacturer of shoes for men, women, and children. It offers a wide range of commodities like Flotter, Milano, Campus, Fun Time, Micro, Mausam, and Synergy.

They are affordable, loved by youth and children for 3 decades.

History

Action is an industrial empire in India. The company was 3rd in the ranking of business management firms.

Action shoes are a part of this business company incorporated in 1985.

Product Quality

It produces comfortable shoes.
Their casual shoes include canvas shoes, loafers, and even party wore shoes.
Their price is such that it can be easily affordable.
It also manufactures shoes for school children.

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Comfortable
Low cost
Highly durable

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Less impressive designs

It is one of the best brands whose origin is India. Action is very much reliable in India.

9. Lee Cooper

Lee Cooper has it’s origin in Great Britain and now operates worldwide. Its head office is in London, England. The company is popular for producing formal and casual shoes.

History

Lee Cooper was established in 1908 by Morris Cooper and his friend, Louis Maister, in London, England. In the beginning, its name was M. Cooper.

During World War Two in 1939, led Morris Cooper to split the business into 2: one part continued making shoes while others produced military uniform and battle fatigues.

Morris Cooper died in 1940 and his son Harold Cooper, took over the business.

In 1989, the Cooper family sold their majority share in the business, and since Lee Cooper is operating in more than 70 countries. In 2008, it celebrated its centenary.

In 2019, it entered the Bangladesh market through collaboration with a company named Express Leather Products.

Why name Lee Cooper

Morris Cooper named the company M. Cooper in 1908. But after his death, his son Harold Cooper took over the business. Harold’s wife was ‘Leigh‘ and over her name, he named the company Lee Cooper.

Product Quality

Lee Cooper makes shoes of great quality and comfort.
It’s designed for both casual and formal shoes is very impressive.
Reviews about the sole by consumers are not so good.
Shoes are made of high-quality leather which can overcome any type of weather like rain, summer, etc.

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Comfortable
Impressive design
Made with high-quality leather
Worth for money
Can be used at any weather

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Sole breaks sometimes

After all, I recommend you to buy shoes from Lee Cooper as it’s a very reliable brand in the world. But for daily use, it has some defects.

10. Fila

Fila is an Italian sports brand which was bought by South Korean entrepreneur in 2007. It is now one of the largest sports company in South Korea.

It provides a wide range of accessories and sportswear in the whole world. It is available mostly on online stores and less on retail stores.

It offers consistency, comfort, and affordability which is loved by all.

History

Fila was founded in 1911 at Biella, Italy by Ettore and Giansevero Fila. In the beginning, it made cloths for Italian alps. In the 1970s it also started producing sportswear.

In 2003, the original Italian owner, Holding Di Partecioazioni, sold the company to Cerberus Capital Management, a USA based hedge firm. They started to make expensive endorsements at the time when margins were under low pressure.

In January 2007, the global Fila brand was acquired by Fila Korea, which made it the largest South Korea sportswear company.

Why name Fila

Fila company got its name from its founder Gianservo Fila. But at present, as it is acquired by South Korea its name changed to Fila Korea Limited.

Product Quality

It offers good quality shoes for sports and adventure.
It holds your feet in difficult terrains.
Sole often gets detached.
It offers good shoes at a low price.
It’s highly comfortable and durable.
It offers unique designs shoes to wear.

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Comfortable
Unique designs
Value for money

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Runs narrow
Sole sometimes breaks

If you are searching for the best shoe brands in India then Fila is one of the best brands. It is reliable and loved by Indians for many years.

So these are some top best shoe brands in India. Each brand has it’s own positive and negative points. But it’s you who are going to choose the brand. I hope you all got information about the best shoe brands in India.

Buying Guide

It’s very important that your money not get wasted. And I am here to build your efficiency to buy shoes so that no one could fool you or get fool by your action.

1. Take a sample with you –

Take a shoe as a sample if you think the shoe is the best fit on your feet when you go to buy a shoe. And if a shoe which you are thinking to purchase is a bit narrow or shorter than the sample, don’t try to buy them.

2. Go to buy shoes during the afternoon-

At day time your foot expands by use and it’s natural. Therefore you should go to buy it in the afternoon 🔅.

3. Let salesperson measure your both feet-

Every time you buy a new shoe let the salesperson measure you both feet. Because of the size of the foot changes with age. If one foot is larger than the other, then buy a size that fits the larger foot.

4. Wear socks to the store to check with the shoe.

5. Branded shoes-

The brand really matters as a good brand is reliable and offers you comfortable, high quality, and designer shoes.

6. Move around the shop-

Check if there is enough space for your feet in the shoe, do the heels fit comfortably or they slip or they are broken.

7. Feel the inside of the shoe if there is any material that might irritate your feet.

8. Examine the soles-

Can the soles provide protection when stepped on a sharp object and difficult terrains?

9. Is the shoes attractive –

For some people, it doesn’t matter but shoes also speak about the personality of the person. Shoes have become a fashion nowadays.

10. Price-

The price depends upon person to person, for someone it doesn’t matter but some people did not want to waste extra money 💵 on shoes.

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