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Footwear and apparel editor specializing in shoes, everyday clothing, jerseys, slippers, socks, and underwear, with a practical focus on sizing, fit, materials, construction, comfort cues, durability, and visible QC consistency. · Updated 2026-09-26
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A unisex black lace-up high-top listed with a first-layer cowhide upper, stitched rubber sole, and sizing from EU 36 to 47. Sizing notes below come from Rick Owens buyers generally, not from this listing, and no independent buyer evidence exists for this specific pair. Ask the seller for insole measurements before ordering.
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$82.24 USD $94.13Final item price, service fees and international shipping are confirmed on the shopping agent's website.
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Fit notes
Category sizing reports conflict: Reddit buyers describe a roomy toe and staying true or sizing down; wide-footed buyers report needing a full size up or removing the insole; a Chinese guide suggests half a size down for normal feet. Ask the seller for insole measurements before ordering.
Buy if
You want a black high-top with a stated leather upper, stitched sole construction, and a unisex size run reaching EU 47 — and you are willing to confirm measurements with the seller before paying.
Skip if
You have wide feet or a high instep and need a settled fit before buying, or you want documented wear testing. Category sizing reports conflict, and no independent buyer evidence covers this listing.
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Buying FAQ
Guidance is mixed. Reddit buyers report a roomy toe and staying true or sizing down, wide-footed buyers report needing a full size up, and a Chinese guide suggests half a size down for normal feet. Confirm insole length with the seller first.
The listing states a first-layer cowhide upper. No independent source confirms the material on this specific pair, so treat it as a listing specification.
Authentication guides for Ramones-style high-tops advise verifying serial numbers, logos and stitching before buying from non-official sellers.
The listing states a stitched rubber sole, which describes construction rather than wear life. No independent testing of this pair is available.
Evidence
Long-time Rick Owens customers say current leather quality is thinner than pre-2019 shoes, though older pieces held up well over years of wear.
SourceRick Owens Ramones-style high-tops are widely counterfeited, so authentication guides advise buyers to verify serial numbers, logos and stitching before purchasing from non-official sellers.
SourceRick Owens high-top sneakers generally run roomy with extra space in the toe, so many buyers either stay true to their EU size or size down rather than sizing up.
SourceBuyers with wider feet report needing to go up about a full size (or remove the insole) in Rick Owens sneakers because the fit is narrow.
SourceA Chinese-language sizing guide reports Rick Owens sneakers running large, suggesting roughly half a size down for normal feet, true-to-size for very wide feet, and caution for high insteps because the tongue is thick.
SourceColumn notes are compiled from catalog data and public discussions where available. Purchase links may include promotion parameters. See the column guide.
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