All Black Rick Owens Geobasket

All Black Rick Owens Geobasket

The lace system takes over the entire front of this boot thick, oversized black cord doubled up and left dangling well past the last eyelet, the way Rick Owens has done on this shape for years. A padded ankle cuff sits above it, quilted rather than flat, with a velcro strap running across the top that closes it off. Everything’s the same shade of black, so the only real detail comes from texture: matte leather body, glossy toe cap, ribbed sole underneath.

How the Lacing Actually Works

Those laces aren’t just decorative they run through a full set of eyelets and lock the boot down tight at the ankle before trailing off toward the floor. Rick Owens has kept this exact lacing setup across nearly every Geobasket colorway because it does double duty: functional closure and the boot’s most recognizable feature at the same time.

• Upper: Matte black leather, glossy toe cap
• Ankle: Padded, quilted cuff with velcro strap closure
• Laces: Oversized black flat laces, extra length
• Sole: Ribbed rubber outsole
• Zip: Side zip beneath the laces for easier entry

Styling in All Black

Tonal black head to toe works best here the boot already carries enough visual weight through its laces and cuff that it doesn’t need color contrast from the rest of the outfit to stand out.

Living With the Laces

Long laces will drag if left completely loose, so most people either tuck the ends in or double-wrap them around the ankle before tying off. Beyond that, care is standard leather upkeep dry cloth for regular cleaning, occasional conditioning to stop the leather from drying out.

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