Rick Owens Black High-Top Sneakers With a Leather Upper and Stitched Rubber Sole

Pros

• · Catalog lists a top-grain cattle leather upper, rubber outsole, textile insole, and stitched sole construction.
• · Unisex size runs span 36–47, covering women's 36–43 and men's 38–47.
• · Rep buyers in the High Ramones category rate the build well for the price relative to other batches, and report the materials look fine at that tier.
• · High-top, mid-depth (7–11 cm) front-laced opening with a round toe, listed for year-round casual wear.

Cons

• · The listing contradicts itself on color: the title says black while the description specifies a red leather upper with a padded white collar.
• · Category reports say Rick Owens distressed leather finishes scratch easily and have poor water resistance; drying away from direct heat or sunlight is advised.
• · Some rep batches use a softer rubber sole than the original — noted as more comfortable on foot, but a deviation from the retail sole.
• · Owner reports describe a break-in period, with the first few days of wear the worst before the upper softens.

Fit notes

Owner reports put Rick Owens high-tops slightly large — about half a size down, especially for narrow heels. Fit varies across seasons and models, and the toe box runs roomy, so ask for the insole measurement rather than trusting the size tag. Nothing here verifies this pair specifically.

Buy if

You want a leather high-top with a stitched rubber sole, front lacing, and unisex sizing from 36 to 47, and you are willing to confirm the exact colorway with the seller before ordering.

Skip if

You need a colorway you do not have to verify, or you expect to wear them in rain — owner reports on Rick Owens distressed finishes note poor water resistance and easy scratching.