Best Men's Shoes Under ₹500 in India (2026)

Under ₹500 is the price band where most men actually buy shoes in India — a daily-wear pair for office, a slip-on for running errands, sneakers for the gym or a Sunday walk. You are not buying full-grain leather Oxfords at this price, and any list that pretends otherwise is selling you something. What you can get under ₹500 is a comfortable, decent-looking pair that survives a few months of regular use — if you know which corners are safe to cut and which aren't. Below are real men's shoes currently live on RichDeals under ₹500, what each is genuinely good for, and the checks that matter before you add one to cart.

What ₹500 actually buys — and what it doesn't

Set expectations first, because that's what saves you a return:

• Upper: synthetic or suede-look, not genuine leather. At this price the upper is PU, synthetic suede, or canvas. That's fine for daily wear — it's lighter and needs no polishing — but it won't age like leather and it breathes less. If a ₹499 listing claims "pure leather," read the material field, not the title.
• Sole is where the money went. A good budget shoe puts its cost into a cushioned insole and a sole that doesn't crack. TPR and EVA soles at this price are normal and hold up; look for a "cushioned insole" or "memory foam" mention — that's the difference between comfortable-for-a-year and sore-feet-in-a-month.
• Slip-ons beat laced shoes for value here. A slip-on has no eyelets, tongue, or laces to fail — fewer parts means fewer failure points, so under ₹500 a slip-on typically outlasts a laced sneaker at the same price.
• Buy your exact size, don't "size up for comfort." Budget footwear runs closer to true size and returns cost you time. Check the brand's size chart on the listing rather than assuming your usual UK number.
• One pair, one job. Under ₹500 you get a shoe that does one thing well — office, casual, or outdoor. A single pair that claims to be formal and sporty and rugged is usually mediocre at all three.

Best men's shoes under ₹500 right now

These are live listings on RichDeals as of this post — prices move, so the deal page always shows the current number and stock.

Product	Price	Best for
WUGATTI Men Suede Slip-On Office Shoes	₹499	Office/formal-casual, no laces
WUGATTI Men Pure Leather Slip-On Shoes	₹499	Smart-casual daily wear
WUGATTI Men Suede Casual Slip-On Shoes	₹499	Weekend/casual outings
Centrino Men's Sneakers, Cushioned Insole	₹399	Walking, gym, all-day comfort
WUGATTI Men Synthetic Outdoor Sandals	₹399	Outdoor, monsoon, quick errands
Liberty Men Sandy Black Slipper	₹399	Home/street slip-on, trusted brand

WUGATTI Suede Slip-On Office Shoes — ₹499

The pick if you need something that reads as office-appropriate without laces. Slip-on construction means nothing to tie and nothing to come undone mid-day, and the suede-look upper pairs with formal trousers and chinos alike. At ₹499 (down from an MRP several times higher) it's the cheapest way to add a smart-casual pair to the rotation. Check the current price.

Centrino Men's Sneakers, Cushioned Insole — ₹399

If comfort is the priority — long walks, standing all day, gym floor — this is the one to look at. Centrino is an established Indian footwear brand, and the cushioned insole is the feature that actually matters for all-day wear at this price. ₹399 for a branded cushioned sneaker is the strongest value on this list. See the sneaker.

WUGATTI Synthetic Outdoor Sandals — ₹399

For monsoon, quick errands, or anywhere you don't want to risk a fabric shoe, a synthetic sandal is the right tool. It dries fast, cleans under a tap, and won't hold water like canvas sneakers do in the rain. Not an office shoe — a practical second pair. View it here.

Liberty Men Sandy Black Slipper — ₹399

Liberty is one of the oldest footwear names in India, and at ₹399 this is the safe brand pick for a daily home-and-street slipper. If you want a known name over an unfamiliar one for the same money, this is it. Check price.

Slip-on vs sneaker vs sandal — which one for you?

Three different jobs, so match the shoe to how you'll actually use it:

• Slip-on — best for office and smart-casual. No laces, quick on-off, looks tidier than a sneaker with trousers. Choose this if it's your main daily pair.
• Sneaker — best for comfort and movement. The cushioned insole makes it the right call for walking, commuting on foot, or the gym. Slightly more casual look.
• Sandal/slipper — best as a second pair for home, monsoon, and errands where you don't want to wear out your main shoes.

Most men are best served buying two pairs at this price — one slip-on for work and one sneaker or sandal for everything else — rather than spending ₹1,000 on a single pair that has to do both.

How to make a budget pair last

A ₹499 shoe treated well outlasts a ₹1,500 pair treated badly:

• Rotate two pairs. Wearing the same shoe every day doesn't let the insole decompress or the upper dry out. Alternating two pairs roughly doubles how long each lasts.
• Air them out. Budget uppers breathe less, so pull the shoe off its usual spot and let it dry fully between wears — this is the single biggest factor in odor and insole life.
• Clean synthetic uppers with a damp cloth, not a soak. Submerging a PU or synthetic-suede shoe warps the sole glue. Wipe, don't drench.
• Skip the dryer and direct sun. Heat cracks budget soles and hardens the glue. Air-dry in shade.

The bottom line

Under ₹500 you're not buying heirloom leather — you're buying a comfortable, presentable pair that does one job for a season or two, at a price where replacing it is painless. For office, a WUGATTI slip-on at ₹499 is the smart pick; for all-day comfort, the Centrino cushioned sneaker at ₹399 is the best value here. Prices in this band move fast as sizes sell out, so check the live deal page before buying — and browse the full men's footwear and fashion deals on RichDeals for whatever's discounted today.