Rick Owens Knee High Boots

Rick Owens Knee High Boots take the sneaker sole from the brand’s Ramones and stretch it into a full leather leg that runs all the way up to the knee a hybrid that doesn’t quite exist anywhere else. The off-white cupsole and toe cap break up all that black leather, so the boot doesn’t disappear into itself even from a distance.

Details That Make the Difference

What sells this pair is the proportion a slim, stretch-leather shaft that hugs the leg, dropping down into a low-top Rick Owens sneaker base instead of a traditional boot heel. It’s an odd pairing on paper, sneaker meets thigh-high, but that’s the whole appeal. The contrast toe cap and sole keep it from reading as one flat block of black.

Construction

• Stretch leather shaft designed to sit close to the leg, knee-high
• Contrast off-white rubber cupsole with visible stitch detailing
• Matching off-white toe cap for a two-tone finish
• Low-top sneaker-style foot with a pull-on shaft
• Seamed panel where the sneaker upper meets the leather leg

Combination Options

These pair well with Rick Owens shorts, a mini skirt, or slim trousers tucked in so the leather leg actually shows. Keep the top simple  an oversized tee or plain jacket and let the boots carry the look.

Care

• Wipe leather down with a dry or damp cloth regularly
• Condition every few weeks to keep it supple and crack-free
• Keep the off-white sole and cap away from dirt transfer spot clean as needed
• Avoid folding or creasing the shaft when storing
• Use boot shapers or stuff with paper to hold the leg’s shape