Rick Owens
Concordians Platform Boots Men
The Concordians Platform Boots Men by Rick Owens are tall, black leather platform boots made in Italy. They feature a 100% calf leather upper, footbed, and lining, a non-skid jagged outsole, and a back pull loop for easy on. The boots have a heel height of 5.5 inches (14 cm) and a platform height of 2.75 inches (7 cm), with a sculpted wedge sole and serrated tread.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Luxurious genuine leather upper, footbed, and lining
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- edgy, gothic, minimal, androgynous
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Androgynous platform boots with a dark, extravagant gothic aesthetic from Rick Owens.
Luxurious genuine leather, non-skid jagged outsole, back pull loop, included storage box and tote bag.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Luxurious genuine leather upper, footbed, and lining
- Style
- edgy, gothic, minimal, androgynous
- Occasion
- party, concert, festival
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- luxurious genuine leather upper, footbed, and lining
- non-skid jagged outsole
- back pull loop for easy on
- signature storage box included
- tote bag included
- made in Italy
- 5.5-inch heel (14 cm)
- 2.75-inch platform (7 cm)
- androgynous style
- dark extravagant aesthetic
- gothic-inspired design
Product Insights
Concordians Platform Boots Men by Rick Owens embody a cultural statement of oppositional mourning, rejecting good taste through an all-black, exaggerated platform silhouette derived from the Kiss boot but fitted with an industrial sole for factory stairs. Crafted from 100% vegetable-tanned waxed grained calf leather from the Concordia factory in Italy, the boots require a few weeks of break-in to mold as a unified system and size down one full size for proper fit. The 2.75-inch effective incline suits short events but not all-day standing, while the wide platform and non-skid outsole provide stable footing, and the leather develops personalized creases and burnished patina over time.
Verified claims
- Cultural statement
- Platform and all-black design reject good taste and invoke oppositional mourning.
- Heritage
- Name derived from factory town where Owens immersed; silhouette evolves Kiss boot with industrial sole.
- Design lineage
- Replicates Kiss boot height and inclination but with an industrial sole for factory stairs.
- Design philosophy
- Black leather and exaggerated platforms continue Owens' use of oppositional mourning dress and anti-good-taste statements.
- Boot design
- Recreates Kiss boot height with industrial sole for stable stairs.
- Break-in
- The all-calf construction requires a few weeks of break-in to mold as a unified system.
- Durability
- Denser calf leather resists tearing under the 14 cm heel and platform walk.
- Aging
- Calf leather develops personalized creases and a burnished patina over time.
- Texture
- Calf leather's finer grain provides a smoother, more refined surface.
- Leather
- 100% calf leather, vegetable-tanned waxed grained calfskin from the Concordia factory in Italy.
- Sizing
- Size down one full size from your usual men's shoe size for a proper break-in fit.
- Effective incline
- 2.75-inch effective incline suits short events but not all-day standing.
- Stability
- Wide platform and non-skid outsole provide stable, secure footing.
- Factory origin
- Named after the Italian factory town; Owens slept on a couch there for five years.
- Design legacy
- Recreates the Kiss boot height with an industrial sole — a statement against good taste.
Product record
- Title
- Concordians Platform Boots Men
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 4100 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-side view of a tall black leather platform boot with a high sculpted wedge sole, pull tab at the rear, visible panel stitching, rounded toe, and a serrated outsole edge.
- Upper shaftTall single-piece-looking shaft in matte black leather or leather-like material with a plain top edge and a narrow vertical seam at the rear leading into a pull tab loop.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.46 · h 0.55 (high) - Pull tabLooped pull tab extending above the rear of the shaft, made from the same dark material and forming an oval loop.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.01 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Vamp and panel stitchingSmooth rounded vamp with vertical decorative or structural stitch lines running from near the ankle up the shaft and a patched quarter panel around the rear side, all in matching dark thread visible as subtle raised lines.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.35 · w 0.34 · h 0.40 (high) - Toe shapeRounded, slightly elongated toe box that integrates smoothly into the vamp without visible toe cap seams.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.45 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Layered midsole trimThin contrasting trim line running along the top edge of the sole between the upper and the platform, appearing slightly lighter than the rest of the shoe.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.63 · w 0.60 · h 0.07 (high) - Sculpted platform wedgeMassive sculpted platform made of a dense matte material with a curved upper contour and a faceted lower body that tapers inward toward the sole base.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.66 · w 0.74 · h 0.28 (high) - Serrated outsoleDeep sawtooth or serrated tread along the outsole front and rear edges visible as repeating triangular teeth at the bottom edge of the platform.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.92 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft drop shadow beneath the sole; image shows the right-side profile of the boot centered in frame.
- Shot compositionRight-side profile of the boot fills the vertical center of the image with even spacing around the product and the entire boot visible from toe to top of pull tab.
- Background and shadowUniform pale gray background with a soft oval shadow directly under the platform indicating studio lighting from above.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-lit image with clear edges and visible texture on the upper material.
Colors
matte black· upper (shaft and vamp)#1B1A16light gray trim· midsole trimcharcoal black· platform wedge and outsole#13120E- Upper shaftTall single-piece-looking shaft in matte black leather or leather-like material with a plain top edge and a narrow vertical seam at the rear leading into a pull tab loop.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a pair of tall black platform boots showing the shaft backs, pull tabs, vertical seams, and exaggerated wedge platform soles with a strap detail across the heel area.
- Rear shaft geometryTall straight boot shafts rising from the heel with a rectangular pull tab extending above the top edge on each boot; shafts display a central vertical seam and horizontal seam near the top.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.66 (high) - Pull tabWide rectangular pull tab of the same material stitched to the back top of each shaft, extending upward and visible from rear.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Stitching detailVisible topstitching along the central vertical seam and along panel joins on the rear of each shaft in a slightly lighter tone than the leather.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.50 (medium) - Heel strap detailA horizontal strap-like band wraps around the rear where the shaft meets the platform on each boot; the band projects slightly outward over the platform edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.55 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.55 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Platform sole geometryVery high wedge/platform sole with a trapezoidal block profile narrowing slightly toward the top and a pronounced flat base; rear faces angle inward forming a pyramid-like silhouette.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.56 · w 0.48 · h 0.42 (high) - Material finishUpper appears to be a matte or lightly textured black leather or leather-like material; platform sole appears to be a dense matte rubber or synthetic material in a matching dark tone.
Other
Studio product shot showing both boots on a neutral light-gray background with even frontal lighting and soft shadows under the soles; image is cropped to show boots from top of shafts to base of platforms.
- Shot compositionTwo boots placed side by side, full rear view, centered in frame with consistent spacing between them and visible cropped floor area beneath platforms.
- Background and lightingUniform light-gray background with soft, diffuse lighting that produces subtle soft shadows under the platform soles and minimal specular highlights on the upper.
Colors
matte black· upper (shaft and pull tab)#1B1A16dark charcoal· platform sole#252422- Rear shaft geometryTall straight boot shafts rising from the heel with a rectangular pull tab extending above the top edge on each boot; shafts display a central vertical seam and horizontal seam near the top.
- 03
Product
Front-facing view of a pair of tall black platform boots showing squared toes, smooth matte leather upper with U-shaped front panel topstitching, and very thick sculpted wedge platforms with serrated lower edges.
- Toe shapeProminent squared toe box with smooth, unbroken leather surface at the front of each boot.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.58 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.34 · h 0.32 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth matte black leather upper with subtle natural grain and low sheen.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (medium) - Front shaft stitching panelU-shaped stitched panel on the front of each shaft that follows the instep and is topstitched with visible seam line.
2 regions
x 0.51 · y 0.19 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.42 (high) - Platform constructionVery thick sculpted wedge platforms with a stepped midsole ridge and an angular sloped profile rising toward the heel.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.66 · w 0.46 · h 0.34 (high) - Serrated outsole edgeLower edge of the platform has a serrated tooth-like pattern visible at the front perimeter.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.92 · w 0.36 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.92 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (medium) - Midsole trimRaised midsole rim surrounding the top edge of the platform with a slightly different finish, creating a visible thin border between upper and platform.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light gray background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows visible beneath the platforms. Image shows only the front portions of both boots, cropped near the top of the shafts.
- Shot compositionTight front-frontal composition showing both boots angled slightly inward; shafts are cropped near the top edge of the frame.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even studio lighting producing subtle shadows under the platform soles.
- Image limitationsOnly external front-facing surfaces are visible; inner side and rear details of boots are not shown.
Colors
matte black· upper leather#1E1D1Bcharcoal black· platform sole#141413dark gray trim· midsole trim#2B2A26- Toe shapeProminent squared toe box with smooth, unbroken leather surface at the front of each boot.