Top 10 expensive sports shoes in India

When it comes to fashion, shoes are much underrated. This is not the case when it comes to sports. A proper pair of shoes is your best friend while playing any sport. Let it be football, running, cricket, or even hiking, you will definitely need a good pair of shoes.Sports shoes start from a decent price range and can go up to thousands of rupees. A very good running shoe costs around 8,000INR. Here is a list of the top 10 expensive sports shoes to buy in India. Everyone out there who is looking for a premium sports shoe, your search ends here.

#10 Mizuno Wave Prophecy 5

Most expensive shoes in India — Mizuno Wave Prophecy 5

Mizuno’s Wave Prophecy 5 takes the tenth spot on our list. The AirMesh on the upper adapts really well to your feet. This material is highly breathable and the ventilation is great. It also features Mizuno’s revolutionary wave technology. This compound in the midsole area offers unmatched levels of cushioning and stability. DynamotionFit system enhances the gait cycle efficiency. Your strides will be much more effortless with this running shoe. Pebax Rnew plate is very durable and delivers extraordinary traction on multiple surfaces. The carbon rubber outsole is highly durable.

Get the Mizuno Wave Prophecy 5 from Flipkart. This shoe retails at 17,999 INR.

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#9 Nike Air Max 2016 Print

At number nine, we have Nike’s flagship running shoe – the Air Max 2016. This is the Print version of the Air Max. This version has a graphic pattern on the upper rather than regular Nike styling. Air Max 2016 features Dynamic Flywire cables that offer tremendous lockdown. The engineered upper is highly breathable. Zoom Air cushioning system in the midfoot area is one of the best in the running shoe industry. Gender specific Flex Grooves on the outsole deliver a great toe-off and enhance the gait efficiency.

Nike Air Max 2016 Print (Grey) running shoes are available on Jabong and retail at 18,695 INR.

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#8 Adidas Terrex Fast R mid Gtx

Terrex Fast R mid Gtx (we agree, this is a complicated name) is a trekking shoe from Adidas. This shoe houses formotion. It is an innovative technology from Adidas, which improves comfort and enhances performance by joining diverse fabrics. The Ortholite insole is highly comfortable. The cushioning is great. We see Adidas’s iconic Adiprene material in the forefoot area. Expect better energy return with this material. The Continental rubber outsole offers tremendous traction on various surfaces. It offers 30% more traction on dry surfaces and 32% more traction on wet surfaces.

Adidas Terrex Fast R mid Gtx retails at 18,999 INR and is available on Jabong.

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#7 Nike Hypervenom Phantom II Neymar Jr. Edition

Unlike the Hypervenom Proximo, these football boots are for the outdoor pitch. Hypervenom Phantom II are Nike’s flagship football boots. This boot features the best of Nike football. Nike unveiled this football boot in early 2016. Neymar Jr. is a special edition that features a unique graphic pattern on the upper. Nike did a great job with the design for the football boot looks amazing. Hypervenom Phantom II boasts an engineered Flyknit Upper. This upper is very comfortable and highly breathable.

The Dynamic Fit Collar offers tremendous ankle support along with a sock-like feel. ACC (All Conditions Control) ensures that you get optimal grip in all weather conditions. The Pebax outsole is lightweight and offers incredible traction.

Nike Hypervenom Phantom II Neymar Jr. is available on Jabong and retails at 26,995 INR.

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#6 Mizuno Wave Tenjin

At number six, we have a limited edition shoe from Mizuno. The Wave Tenjin is the result of the shared innovation between two top brands, Mizuno and Lamborghini. This shoe is inspired by Lamborghini Huracan. The design is stunning and features two colorways. The soft pliable upper is highly breathable.

Comfort levels should be great with this running shoe. The upper adapts to your feet really well. The carbon rubber outsole is highly durable. A full-length Infinity Wave Plate offers great cushioning. The heel-to-transition is great. You shall experience improved gait cycle efficiency.

Mizuno Wave Tenjin running shoe is available on Amazon. The black colorway retails at 33,990 INR, while the white colorway retails at 30,013 INR.

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#5 Asolo TPS 520

TPS 520 from Asolo takes the fifth spot on our list. TPS 520 features a one-piece full grain leather upper. The upper is water resistant and is highly breathable. Ankle support is great with the TPS 520. There is good amounts of arch support too. The molded rubber outsole offers tremendous amounts of traction.

The cushioning is great and the midsole absorbs huge amounts of shock during impact. The self-cleaning lugs on the outsole should make this shoe suitable for any terrain out there.

Get the Asolo TPS 520 from Amazon. This shoe is priced from 30,180 INR to 55,117 INR (depends on the size).

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#4 Asolo Fugitive Gtx

At number four, it is another hiking shoe from Asolo. Fugitive Gtx has been a very popular hiking shoe for over ten years. The upper is very light and adapts to your feet really well. The flexible ankle collar provides much needed support that you need for all those tough trials.

We see a stiff midsole, thanks to the dense PU material. Fugitive Gtx offers tremendous support levels. The traction levels are good. The shoe works great in muddy as well as in snowy conditions.

These hiking shoes retail at around 31,000 INR (depends on the size). You can get the Asolo Fugitive Gtx on Amazon.

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#3 Nike Flyknit Racer Oreo

At number three, we have another shoe from Nike (so far, there are three shoes from Nike!) – Flyknit Racer. This shoes houses Nike’s revolutionary Flyknit technology. The fit is supreme. Your feet will glide into this running shoe. Dynamic Flywire cables wrap the midfoot to offer a customized fit. This shoe is very light; it weighs around 160g (unbelievable!).

For top-notch cushioning, Nike introduced Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot area while the Phylon foam covers the entire midsole of the shoe. Waffle skin outsole along with a unique pattern offer best in class traction and durability.

You can get the Flyknit Racer Oreo from Amazon. Flyknit Racer Oreo retails at 39,753 INR.

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#2 New Balance 2040 V3 Leather

At number two, we have a premium leather running shoe from New Balance. This shoe is great even when you are not working out. 2040 v3 features a Horween full grain leather upper. It has a 12mm heel-to-toe drop. You shall good amounts of ground feel with the 2040.

The rubber outsole provides great traction and is highly durable. In the midsole area, we see a combination of New Balance’s iconic Revlite cushioning and PU. Encap technology in the midsole area offers great cushioning. The midsole is highly responsive too.

New Balance 2040 v3 leather is available on Amazon. Depending on the size, the 2040 v3 leather retails from 43,000 INR to 49,000 INR.

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#1 Tenis Run Bounce S3 Porsche Design

This shoe from Adidas tops our list. The shoe comes in classic black design. We see premium leather on the upper of Tenis Run Bounce S3. The construction is seamless and the upper is highly breathable. The fit should be supreme (you must have guessed this one though!). The translucent rubber outsole provides great traction.

BOUNCE technology and the automotive-inspired suspensive system used in this shoe offers tremendous cushioning. Not only that, this shoe is highly responsive. BOUNCE technology optimizes energy return during strides. This is similar (but much superior) to the BOOST technology that we see on Adidas UltraBoost.

Tennis Run Bounce S3 Porsche Design is currently available on Amazon. It retails at 48,880 INR.

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Edited by Staff Editor