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Black leather Rick Owens-style high-top with a stitched rubber sole and full unisex size run

Rick Owens shoes in black leather with low-top profile
Miles Chen — Footwear & Apparel Editor

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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Quick verdict

A black high-top in Rick Owens style, listed in a full unisex run from 36 to 47 with a top-grain leather upper and stitched rubber sole. No claim here covers this exact listing; the sizing and QC guidance below is general to Rick Owens footwear. Ask your agent for an insole measurement before ordering.

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$69.70 USD $77.86

Final item price, service fees and international shipping are confirmed on the shopping agent's website.

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Pros

  • · Listing states a top-grain leather upper with a rubber outsole and stitched sole construction.
  • · Wide unisex size run: women's 36–43 and men's 38–47 in a single solid black colorway.
  • · Laced, round-toe, low-heel (1–3 cm) profile listed for daily wear across all four seasons.
  • · Listing describes height-increasing, abrasion-resistant and shock-absorbing functions — seller-stated, not independently verified.

Cons

  • · Rick Owens footwear is generally reported to run large, so the size you normally order may be too long; the size needs checking with your agent.
  • · Long-term owners of DRKSHDW Ramones report the uppers hold up without rips while the soles are comparatively fragile and prone to heel drag — that reporting covers the Ramones line, not this SKU.
  • · Some Rick Owens buyers describe the sneakers as stylish but painful to wear — also line-level commentary, not specific to this listing.

Fit notes

Buyers widely report Rick Owens footwear runs large and advise sizing down about one size rather than matching true foot length. Wide-footed buyers are advised to size up on narrower silhouettes such as the Ramones. This listing splits women's 36–43 and men's 38–47 labels.

Buy if

You want a black leather high-top with a round toe and lace closure, need a wide unisex size range (36–47), and are willing to verify sizing and collar height with your agent before committing.

Skip if

You want a snug fit straight from the size chart without measuring, or you need the listing to resolve its own high-top versus low-top wording before you order.

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Rick Owens shoes in black leather with low-top profile

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Buying FAQ

Common questions

How do Rick Owens sneakers usually fit?⌄

Buyers commonly report the brand runs large and advise sizing down about one size instead of matching your true foot length, while wide-footed buyers are told to size up on narrower silhouettes such as the Ramones. Confirm insole measurements with your agent before ordering.

How do the soles hold up over time?⌄

Long-term owners of DRKSHDW Ramones report the uppers holding up with no rips, but the soles are relatively fragile and prone to heel drag. That reporting covers the Ramones line rather than this listing.

What should I check once the pair arrives?⌄

On Ramones, the insole text sits deep into the leather and stitching is short and even, while fakes show insole text level with the surface, longer or thicker stitches, off-line stitching and loose threads. Treat these as checkpoints for the pair in hand.

Are these high-top or low-top?⌄

The title calls them high-top, while the listing's shaft-height field reads low-top. Ask the seller to confirm the actual collar height before ordering.

What happens if the size is wrong?⌄

Complaints in the record about wrong sizes shipped, missing return labels and delayed refunds concern Rick Owens' own webshop. This order routes through a shopping agent, so check that agent's exchange and return terms first.

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durability · mixed · 60% confidence

Long-term owners report DRKSHDW Ramones uppers hold up well with minimal heel drag and no rips, but the soles are relatively fragile and prone to heel drag.

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other · con · 45% confidence

Some Rick Owens buyers report comfort issues, describing the sneakers as stylish but painful to wear.

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quality · tip · 55% confidence

On authentic Rick Owens Ramones the insole text is set deep into the leather and stitching is short and even, while fakes show insole text level with the surface, longer/thicker stitches, off-line stitching and loose threads — useful QC checkpoints.

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shipping · con · 40% confidence

Rick Owens' own webshop has drawn buyer complaints about wrong sizes shipped, missing return labels, and delayed refunds after cancellations.

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sizing · tip · 65% confidence

Rick Owens footwear tends to run large, and buyers commonly advise sizing down about one size rather than matching your true foot length.

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sizing · tip · 60% confidence

Buyers with wide feet are advised to size up on narrower Rick Owens silhouettes such as the Ramones instead of sizing down, to avoid a pinching, painful fit.

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