Rick Owens Ramones Low

Rick Owens Ramones Low

The Rick Owens Ramones Low comes in grey suede with a contrast cream rubber sole and cap toe the kind of sneaker that looks heavy-duty from a distance but sits low and easy on the foot once it’s on. It’s the sole unit that does most of the talking here: thick, ridged, almost brutalist against the soft nap of the suede upper.

Details That Make the Difference

The exaggerated heel tab is the giveaway detail  pulled up and back, it’s there for grip when you’re pulling the shoe on, but it also breaks up the silhouette from behind in a way that’s distinctly Rick Owens. Round cream laces, thick as shoelaces get, run through six eyelets and stay loose and a little undone-looking even when tied. The cap toe in the same cream tone as the sole anchors the whole thing and keeps the grey from reading too flat.

Construction

• Suede upper in grey with tonal stitching throughout
• Rubber cap toe and matching chunky outsole in off-white
• Round waxed cotton laces, oversized eyelets in silver-tone metal
• Pulled-up heel tab for easy on/off
• Low-top cut, padded collar for ankle comfort

Combination Options

These sit well under a wide leg trouser where the sole peeks out just enough, or with cropped denim if you want the shoe itself to carry more of the outfit. Grey suede is forgiving it works against black, off-white, other greys, without fighting for attention. Keep the rest of the fit simple and let the sole unit be the detail people notice.

Care

• Brush suede regularly with a dry suede brush, going in one direction
• Use a suede protector spray before first wear
• Avoid water exposure; blot, don’t rub, if it gets wet
• Keep away from direct heat sources when drying
• Store with shoe trees to hold shape

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