India is a beautiful country and its beauty changes with every passing season. However, the monsoon season deserves a special mention because it tends to paint the nature and our moods with its unique characteristics. The cloudy sky, the cool breeze, the occasional faraway rainbow in the sky, pitter-patter raindrops, smell of the wet earth are not only nostalgic, but also set the tempo and mood with sheer excitement.
Moreover, the season also known to bring in a change in our diet and the way we dress. However, no dressing is complete without a perfect pair of matching footwear that contemplates our sense of dressing and styling.
A quick glance at the progress graph of the Indian footwear industry would reveal that it’s on the rise as people have become more conscious than before in fashion and style. Nearly, hundreds of outlets are opening in the different parts of the country by the various Indian footwear brands every month. Besides, there is a cutthroat completion going on among the various footwear brands to provide quality products with perfect design at reasonable prices. Hence, new designs (keeping the trend factor in mind), and products that promise quality and comfort survive in the market. Today Life Breezy gets the opportunity to discuss the top five footwear brands in India and reveal to the readers what’s these brands have in the offering for the consumers.
1. Bata
Bata India or simply the Bata Shoe Organisation is one of the leading manufacturers, designers and retail companies in India. Popular as the Bata Shoe Company Private Limited it spreads over globally satisfying the styling needs of the consumers. Evidently, it has earned the loyalty of its consumers since more than a century for its quality products, sensational styling and everlasting comfort. Some of its monsoon products out this season in the market are as given below:
Kids – Different varieties of Kito in PU soles and rubber materials available in the market. This colourful footwear for children available in the price ranges from RS 299 to RS 499. However, the Angry Birds Kito deserves a special mention because it has the picture of Angry bird printed over it. It’s available in various colours including yellow-blue, pink-green, blue-red and red-green. The price ranges from RS 299 to RS 399. Stylish sandals are available in rubber soles for young girls. It has already become a hit in the market as it has been received very well by the kids. The price ranges from RS 399 to RS 999.
Ladies – It has a wide range of footwear collections for the ladies as well. The chappals are available in rubber, PVC and Eva materials. The PVC materials Slip-On chappals are colourful and available in pink and sky colour. The price of the PVC material chappal ranges from RS 250 to RS 400 while that of rubber material ranges from RS 199 to RS 399.
The Eva Chappals are made with waterproof and lighter materials to suit your need in this season. The light colour combination used in this footwear draws everyone’s attention. It’s available in the price range of RS 299.The Flip-Flop shoes considered the queen of the monsoon. It’s made with molded rubber and synthetic materials. It’s available in the price ranges of RS 499 to RS 899. The Pump Shoe is another category designed especially for women. It’s designed with PVC material and golden colour. The price is RS 499. The rubber material Pump Shoe available in the price ranges of RS 399 to RS 699. Kitos are available in the PVC and rubber materials. The price ranges from RS 299 to RS 899.
Gents – Casual collections of footwear available for the gents. Shoes and Chappals made of Sandak materials available. The advantages of this materials are that it doesn’t wear out easily in water and anti-slippery. The price is RS 229 and the price of the office shoes is RS 249.
2. Khadim’s
Back in 1965 the company started with a single outlet, but after 1993 it stepped into retailing and became popular as one of the branded footwear company in the country. In no time less, than two decades the company has made a deep impact into the hearts of the customers. Now, it has more than 600 shopping outlets spread in different parts of the states.
Ladies – It has several rubber and PVC sole shoes for women especially designed for the monsoon. These include chappals and pump shoes as well. The PVC material chappals are available in different colours including pink, yellow, purple, etc. The price ranges from RS 115 to RS 130. The rubber material chappals would be available in black, yellow and purple colours. The price starts from RS 175 onwards. Waves footwear are slightly heeled, soft, light, airy and made from rubber materials. These colourful shoes are available in a variety of ranges and their price varies from RS 200 to RS 350. Pump shoes are made from rubber materials and these appear colourful as well. These are available in yellow, pink, black, neon green, etc., and in different designs. These comfortable ladies shoes available in the price range of RS 199 to RS 399.
Gents – Different kinds of sandals and office shoes especially designed for the monsoon available for the gents as well. Sandals made of rubber materials available in black and blue colour in the price range of RS 155 to RS 199. Since these cover the upper portion of the feet, it protects from dusts and dirt. Price of molded sole cover sandals is RS 215 and sandals of PU soles with leather look available for RS 399. Office shoes made of rubber materials are available in black colour and brown colour. These are light and comfortable wear. The price is RS 225.
3. Action
The Action Group started with footwear and then progressed with confidence in other specified fields of the business. With its hard work and driven intelligence today it’s popular as the leading brand for footwear in the Indian market. It keeps the needs of the customers at the forefront and faces every possible challenge to satisfy their ultimate goals. With hard work, dedication and application it has earned the loyalties of its customers. Given below is the range of some products by the company in the Indian market.
Ladies – Wonderful collection of sandals and shoes available for the ladies within the reasonable price ranges. Action Achiever product no MN1001 sandal is available for RS 249. It’s brown in colour and has a cool, casual look. It has PU sole and ultra light in weight. The upper material is synthetic and up to 3 cm heel height. Besides, Achiever YGL 2003 available in blue colour is another breezy sandal that cushions the feet. It has Eva sole for extra comfort and good grip for ground traction. The price is RS 299.
Gents – It has wide range of collection for the males as well for the monsoon. The Future Zone MNO 15 sandal is stylish with synthetic upper and high grip PU sole. It’s available in black and grey colours at a price of RS 399. Besides, Action MarksMan 1285 has comfortable sole, synthetic upper material and lightweight for the feet. The floater is available in brown with PVC sole type.
Kids – It has beautiful collection of floater for the boys and girls. The Kids Kemp KCF 1001 is available for RS 199. It’s a gentle sandal that provides a sleek-look. The synthetic material, EVA sole make it lighter in weight. Besides, School Style SS07 is a stylish shoe that adds comfort to the feet. PVC sole, PVC upper material, lace up close and DIP technology make it lighter in weight. So no more fusses and only fun while going to school. The price of the school style is RS 328
4. Ajanta
Although Ajanta Footwear or the Banik Rubber Industries India Private Limited established in the year 1989, but it got its recognition in the year 2010. It deals with everything involved in the footwear process right from manufacturing to exporting and has earned fame for itself in this segment. They are catering the needs of the customers with the help of their cutting-edge technology infrastructure that delivers quality and satisfaction to the optimum. They have been manufacturing footwear of different sizes, colours and design keeping in mind the ultimate need and comfort of their customers which range from kids to the aged. Given below is a brief list of products tailor-made for the monsoon season.
Ladies – Among the ladies footwear PL 320, PL 334 and PL 337 models deserve a mention. PL 320 is available in brown, bisque and black colours at a price of RS 147. While the PL 334 model sandal covers the upper portion of the feet and available in brown, black and sky colours in the price range of RS 145. The PL 337 model is somewhat resembles a pump shoe with a back-belt available in brown and black colours in the price range of RS 150.
Gents – In the gents collection, PVC material shoes are available in the price ranges of RS 196 to RS 250. Shoe models like PG 409, PG 408, PD 413, PG 412 are especially made for the monsoon season.
5. Elite
The company has been for sometime in the Indian market and has been leading the foray with an example. It has already got a momentum and made a place of itself in the heart of the customers. Well designed products and quality-make speak volumes for the company itself. The price of the cutting-edge products fits the pocket of one and all. No doubt, it’s stealing the show at the moment and is in the midst of other equally good branded players in the Indian market. Some of its valuable products in-line with the monsoon season is as given below.
Kids – Different varieties of Kitos and stylish chappals available for the children. Available in a variety of groups and sizes, these are colourful and appealing. Different models like the Jackson Kito are flat in shape, made with synthetic material and lighter in weight. These are available in a variety of colours like red-black, red-yellow, blue-white, red-green, etc., and the price ranges from RS 300 onwards.
Ladies – Different variety of Kito and chappals available for the ladies as well. Slippers are available in PU soles and molded synthetic materials along with multi-colour display. The price varies from RS 249 to RS 259. Moreover, Kito are available in Air-max sole with one and a half inch size. Price varies from RS 249 to RS 379. Besides, acupressure slippers are available within the price ranges of RS 179 to RS 229 as well.
Gents – comfortable shoes available for offices, home and holidays. These are available in black and brown colours. The price is RS 330.