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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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This is a mid-top black high-top with a full-grain cowhide upper, stitched rubber sole, EVA insole, and a side zipper over the laces, listed in unisex sizes 36–47. No independent buyer reports describe this exact pair; the available sizing notes are about Rick Owens high-tops generally. Confirm the model name and measure against the seller's chart before ordering.
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$91.04 USD $98.45Final item price, service fees and international shipping are confirmed on the shopping agent's website.
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Fit notes
No measurements are given for this listing. Rick Owens high-tops are generally reported to run large, with size-down advice of roughly 0.5–1 size, and sizing shifts by model and year — Geobaskets reportedly run larger than Ramones. Ask the seller for insole and outsole length in your size.
Buy if
You want a black leather mid-top for daily wear and are willing to confirm the model name and measurements with the seller first. The catalog supports the materials, the stitched sole, and the side-zip entry; sizing notes for RO high-tops generally point to sizing down.
Skip if
You need verified performance for the listed cushioning or height increase, or a fit documented by buyers of this exact listing — neither is available here. Because RO high-top sizing reportedly shifts by model and production year, a fixed size assumption is a poor match.
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Buying FAQ
Buyer notes for RO high-tops generally advise sizing down about 0.5–1 size, but those notes cover Geobasket and Ramone silhouettes and vary by production year. Nothing verifies how this specific listing fits, so ask the seller for insole length.
For RO high-top QC, buyers inspect toe-box stitching for thick, long stitches and stray loose threads. Ask for close-ups of the toe-box seams, the side zipper, and the model name on the box or label.
The listing states a full-grain cowhide upper, a rubber sole with stitched construction, and an EVA insole. The lining material is described only as "other."
The listing offers men's 38–47 and women's 36–40 on the same page and labels the fit unisex. Treat those as the seller's size labels and confirm against the measurement chart rather than a usual size.
Buyers discussing Rick Owens leather uppers describe them as smooth, premium leather, while reporting the soles as the weaker point that needs care to extend their lifespan. That is a general RO note, not a test of this pair.
Evidence
Buyers report Rick Owens leather uppers hold up as smooth, premium leather, but the soles are not especially durable and need care to extend their lifespan.
SourceFor QC on authenticating RO Ramones/Geobasket-style high-tops, check the toe-box stitching — replicas often show thicker, longer stitches and stray loose threads that genuine pairs do not.
SourceRick Owens high-top models like the Geobasket and Ramones tend to run large; buyers are generally advised to size down about 0.5–1 size compared with their normal sneaker size, and buying a full size up is strongly discouraged since the heel slips.
SourceThe Geobasket-style high-top toe box is roomy and on the wider side, which buyers with wide feet describe as comfortable rather than pinching.
SourceSizing varies by production year: older Geobaskets/Ramones ran noticeably big, while more recent pairs fit tighter and run less large, so the same size can feel different across seasons.
SourceWithin the RO high-top range, Geobaskets run larger than Ramones (roughly 0.5–1 size bigger) despite similar silhouettes, so sizing should be judged per model rather than by the same number.
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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