The distressed leather commonly used on Rick Owens footwear has limited water resistance and can mold or deform in hot, humid climates; owners are advised to blot moisture with paper, air-dry away from direct sun or heat, and store with desiccant and shoe trees.
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Rick Owens high-top sneakers in full-grain leather with a sewn rubber sole and unisex sizing
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A leather high-top built on a rubber sole with sewn construction, listed in unisex sizes 36–46. Sizing notes for Rick Owens high-top basketball silhouettes suggest going roughly 0.5–1 down from your usual athletic sneaker, with a roomy toe box. Confirm outsole measurements with the seller before ordering.
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$99.40 USD $111.32Final item price, service fees and international shipping are confirmed on the shopping agent's website.
Pros
- · Catalog lists a full-grain leather upper, rubber sole, and sewn sole construction.
- · Unisex sizing spans women's 36–40 and men's 38–46.
- · Buyer-sourced sizing notes describe a roomy toe box that accommodates wide feet.
- · Mid-cut 7–11 cm opening with front lacing.
Cons
- · Rick Owens distressed leather is reported to have limited water resistance and can mold or deform in hot, humid climates.
- · Owner sizing advice for these high-tops is inconsistent, so ordering a default size is a gamble.
Fit notes
Listed sizes run women's 36–40 and men's 38–46. Sizing notes for Rick Owens high-top basketball models recommend 0.5–1 size down from your usual athletic sneaker, and owners warn against sizing up because the heel slides with extra room. Owner reports split between normal size and going down, so request outsole measurements.
Buy if
You want a full-grain leather high-top with front lacing and a mid-cut opening, you can order from measurements rather than a default size, and you'll treat the sizing notes as guidance for Rick Owens high-top basketball models rather than as records for this specific listing.
Skip if
You need footwear rated for wet or humid conditions, or you want unanimous sizing feedback before committing — owner advice on Rick Owens high-tops splits between true-to-size and going down.
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Common questions
Should I size down in these high-tops?⌄
A sizing guide compiled from brand cm charts and Taiwan PTT threads recommends roughly 0.5–1 size down from your usual athletic sneaker, and buyers warn against sizing up because the heel slides. Owner reports on Rick Owens high-tops aren't unanimous, so confirm measurements before ordering.
Are they suitable for wide feet?⌄
Buyer-sourced notes describe the toe box on these high-top basketball silhouettes as roomy, which is what makes them workable for wide feet. That guidance covers the model family, not a measurement of this pair.
Do the sizing notes refer to this exact model?⌄
The claims reference Rick Owens high-top basketball models such as Geobasket and Ramones, while the listing itself doesn't name a line. Treat the sizing notes as model-family guidance.
How should the leather be cared for?⌄
Owner guidance for Rick Owens distressed leather is to blot moisture with paper, air-dry away from direct sun or heat, and store with desiccant and shoe trees. Water resistance is reported as limited, and hot, humid storage can cause molding or deformation.
What construction does the listing specify?⌄
The listing specifies a full-grain leather upper, rubber sole with sewn construction, textile insole, round toe, and a mid-cut 7–11 cm opening with front lacing. Those are catalog details; no independent source here reports on this pair's build.
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Public notes used
Leather characteristics reportedly differ by production country: Italy-made pairs use stiffer, more structured leather with a longer break-in, while some Vietnam-made batches have a slightly wider last but inconsistent glue marks that buyers should inspect.
SourceRick Owens high-top basketball-style sneakers (Geobasket/Ramones line) tend to run large, and a sizing guide compiled from cross-checked brand cm charts and Taiwan PTT Fashion sizing threads recommends going roughly 0.5–1 size down from your usual athletic sneaker size.
SourceThe toe box on these high-top basketball sneakers is reportedly roomy, making them accommodating for wide feet.
SourceBuyers warn against sizing up in these high-tops: with extra room the heel slides and the shoe flops when walking.
SourceOwner sizing advice for Rick Owens high-top sneakers is inconsistent — some wear their normal size while others say a size down works if your feet aren't wide, so try-on or careful measurement is advised.
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