Rick Owens
Creeper Gabe Boot Men
The Rick Owens Creeper Gabe Boot for men is a mid-calf leather boot intended for everyday footwear. It features a calf leather upper, padded footbed with leather top cover, side zip closure, rear pull loop, and a rubber-and-leather lug outsole with non-slip tread and a notched heel. It is made in Italy, includes a signature dust bag, and has smooth black leather paneling with metal zipper hardware.
- Material
- Calf leather upper; rubber and leather outsole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- edgy, gothic, minimal, modern, punk
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Rick Owens high leather boot with a rocker-inspired, minimalist-gothic edge.
Calf leather upper, padded leather-covered footbed, inner-side zip closure, back pull loop, rubber and leather outsole with non-slip thread, signature dust bag included, made in Italy.
- Material
- Calf leather upper; rubber and leather outsole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- edgy, gothic, minimal, modern, punk
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, concert, festival
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- high boot silhouette
- calf leather upper
- padded footbed
- leather top cover on footbed
- inner-side zip closure
- back pull loop for easy on
- rubber and leather outsole
- non-slip thread outsole
- signature dust bag included
- made in Italy
- rocker-inspired aesthetic
- minimalist yet edgy design
- gothic-style dark fashion sensibility
Product Insights
Runs large — most buyers advised to size down Washed vegetable-tanned calf, naked finish with natural waxes Creeper heel about 1.75 in (4.4–4.5 cm) Leather outsole wears faster than rubber; wet weather is a risk Use a leather cleaner; neutral cream and dust bag storage Gothic monochrome rocker boot with minimal/excess tension
Verified claims
- fit
- Runs large — most buyers advised to size down
- closure
- Inner-side zip with snap tab — no laces to adjust
- sizes
- EU 40–45 (roughly US 7–12.5), all in stock
- colorway
- Black only across every size
- material
- 100% calf leather upper, leather lining and sock, leather and rubber outsole
- leather
- Washed vegetable-tanned calf, naked finish with natural waxes
- break-in
- Soft from the start; leather stretches with wear
- silhouette
- Calf-height straight shaft with rounded toe
- heel
- Creeper heel about 1.75 in (4.4–4.5 cm)
- sole
- Rubber creeper sole with squared, toothed heel and notched block
- outsole
- Leather outsole wears faster than rubber; wet weather is a risk
- footbed
- Padded footbed with leather top cover
- hardware
- Exposed side zipper, snap tab and silver snaps
- construction
- Low angular heel counter with top stitching and panel seams
- care
- Use a leather cleaner; neutral cream and dust bag storage
- finish
- True deep black, washed and matte rather than polished
- style
- Gothic monochrome rocker boot with minimal/excess tension
- value
- 2,900 CAD, made in Italy, dust bag included, flat across sizes
- uses
- Urban statement wear; best kept out of heavy rain
Product record
- Title
- Creeper Gabe Boot Men
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 2900 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Rocker-inspired mid-calf statement boots
Wear these calf-height Rick Owens boots when you want a high, edgy look with an elegant finish. The inner-leg zipper and back pull tab make them easy to get on and off, while the rounded toe and rubber creeper sole with a square, toothed heel carry the rocker vibe.[2,3,4]
Easy on and off with an inner zip and back pull loop
The Rick Owens Creeper Gabe Boot Men fastens with a zipper on the inner leg, which the brand describes as allowing easy fastening, and has a back pull loop at the top-rear of the shaft for easy on. These features support slipping the calf-height boot on and off without working laces or tight openings over the foot.[2,3,4]
Cushioned comfort with secure footing
The Rick Owens Creeper Gabe Boot Men features a padded footbed with a leather top cover for cushioned wear underfoot. Its rubber and leather outsole has non-slip tread for a secure grip while walking. The inner-side zip and back pull loop make the boots easy to slip on and off.[3]
Showcasing naturally grained washed leather in a statement boot
This mid-calf boot is cut from black washed calf leather that the brand describes as softened and grain-textured by a final wash, giving it a natural, low-sheen look rather than a polished finish. Stitched paneling along the vamp, heel, and shaft keeps the focus on the leather itself, making it a statement piece to wear as the centerpiece of an outfit. An inner-side zip and back pull loop make it easy to get on and off, over a rubber and leather outsole.[2,3,4]
Choosing your size in the Creeper Gabe boots
Ordering these boots online means matching your usual size to the European sizing they use. The product-page sizing notes describe the fit as true to size, which can help you decide whether to take your regular size. Sizing guidance comes from product-page copy, so it may be worth double-checking a size chart before checkout.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Creeper Gabe Boot Men: Choose this if you want a mid-calf black leather boot with an edgy, rocker-leaning look — the brand describes it as an elegance underscored by an edgy vibe — built on a chunky rubber creeper sole with a square, toothed heel. It is made in Italy from washed calf leather (finished with natural waxes, per the brand), with an inner-leg zipper, back pull loop, padded leather footbed, and a signature dust bag included. Note that it uses European sizes (reported to fit true to size, though this sizing claim comes from a separate retailer listing) and size 43 is not among the listed sizes, which run 40 to 42 and 44 to 45 in black.[1,2,3] | Beatle Gabe Chelsea Boot Men: Choose this if you want a designer take on the classic Chelsea silhouette, reshaped here as a mid-calf boot with an elegance the retailer underscores by a bold rocker vibe. It is made in Italy with a 100% calfskin leather upper and lining, elastic side panels, a back pull loop for easy on, a padded footbed with leather top cover, and a lightweight, flexible EVA lug outsole. Sizing runs from 40 to 46, and one owner of a horse-leather version from Babel found it very comfortable once broken in and incredibly versatile, so expect a break-in period before judging comfort.[5,6,7,8] | Concordians Platform Boots Men: Choose these if you want an androgynous, dark-extravagance statement boot in Rick Owens' glam-rock-meets-minimalist aesthetic, built on a towering 14 centimeter heel with a 7 centimeter sculpted wedge platform and a non-skid jagged outsole. They are made in Italy with a 100% calf leather upper, lining, and footbed in matte black, plus a back pull loop for easy on and a signature storage box and tote bag included. Note they come in black only and the listed sizes run 40 to 43 plus 45, with no size 44 offered.[9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side view of a mid-calf black leather boot with a rounded toe, stitched paneling, a rear pull loop, and a thick lug rubber sole with a notched heel.
- SilhouetteSide profile of a mid-calf boot showing a straight shaft that rises above the ankle and a rounded toe box.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.74 · h 0.86 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth black leather upper with a subtle natural grain and a low-sheen finish.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.66 (high) - Panel stitchingVisible single-needle stitching outlining vertical and curved panel seams on the vamp, heel counter, and shaft.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.46 · h 0.46 (high) - Rear pull loopNarrow leather pull loop attached at the top-rear of the shaft, forming a vertical loop above the collar.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.05 · h 0.16 (high) - Toe shapeRounded, smooth toe with minimal decorative detailing.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.48 · w 0.33 · h 0.30 (high) - Welt and midsoleNarrow welt visible between upper and sole, creating a defined edge above the midsole.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (high) - Lug sole and heelThick black rubber lug sole with aggressive toothed tread; block heel includes a rectangular notch/cutout on the inner side.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.75 · w 0.78 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a light gray seamless background with soft directional lighting from the left producing subtle highlights on the leather and a soft shadow beneath the sole.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting that creates a gentle highlight along the front and upper outer side of the boot and a diffuse shadow directly under the sole.
- FramingBoot centered horizontally and shown in full height within the image with a small margin above the shaft and below the sole.
Colors
black· upper leathermatte black· sole and heel- SilhouetteSide profile of a mid-calf boot showing a straight shaft that rises above the ankle and a rounded toe box.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a pair of tall black leather boots showing the back and outer sides, with a visible side zipper and snap-tab on the left boot, pull tabs at the top, vertical seam stitching, and thick lug soles with a notched heel cut-out.
- Overall silhouetteTwo tall boots shown from the rear/outer-side angle; shafts are straight and extend above the ankle with vertical seams down the back and sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.92 (medium) - Side zipper and snap-tabLeft boot has an exposed vertical metal zipper on the outer side that runs from near the sole to close to the top; a leather snap-tab with a round silver snap and two visible rivets folds over the top of the zipper.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.70 (high) - Top pull tabsEach boot has a rectangular pull tab extending above the shaft at the rear center; tabs are the same black material as the shaft and are stitched at the base.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.01 · w 0.10 · h 0.19 (high) - Lug soles and heel shapeThick black lug soles with a platform profile and a rectangular notch cut-out in the heel; deep tread visible along the front edge of the sole.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.77 · w 0.90 · h 0.20 (high) - Leather texture and finishSmooth black leather with subtle natural creasing and a low-sheen finish; panels show stitch lines where pieces join at the heel and sides.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.55 · h 0.66 (medium) - Stitching and panelingVisible single-line topstitching outlining heel counters and vertical seams; a curved seam runs above the heel counter on both boots.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.42 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio shot of boots on a light gray seamless background with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing; image is cropped to focus on the rear halves of both boots.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft diffuse lighting that produces gentle highlights on the leather and soft shadows beneath the soles.
- Shot compositionCropped close-up showing the rear and outer sides of both boots, left boot slightly forward and left of center, right boot slightly behind and right of center.
- Image qualitySharp focus on boots with visible texture and hardware details; no visible labeling or props present.
Colors
black· upper leather#0E0E0Cmatte black· sole#12110Esilver· metal hardware- Overall silhouetteTwo tall boots shown from the rear/outer-side angle; shafts are straight and extend above the ankle with vertical seams down the back and sides.
- 03
Product
Pair of mid-calf black leather boots with smooth rounded toe, exposed vertical metal zipper on the outer shaft with a leather snap tab, pull tabs at the shaft tops, and chunky lug rubber soles with stacked heels.
- Overall silhouetteMid-calf boot silhouette with a straight shaft rising from a rounded toe and a pronounced chunky sole and heel.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.82 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth black leather upper with a low sheen and visible subtle surface creasing near the ankle and shaft.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.08 · w 0.45 · h 0.70 (high) - Toe shapeRounded, smooth toe box with uninterrupted leather surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.50 · h 0.35 (high) - Sole constructionThick multi-layer lug rubber sole with a raised welt and pronounced tread blocks visible on the outer edge and heel.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.72 · w 0.70 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.66 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Outer zipperExposed vertical metal zipper on the outer shaft running from the sole area toward the top of the shaft.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.62 (high) - Snap-fastened leather tabRectangular leather tab at the top outer shaft secured with two visible round metal snaps and one larger round snap above, covering the zipper top.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Pull tabsVertical leather pull tabs extending above the shaft at the rear/center top of each boot.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.13 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Panel stitchingDecorative and structural stitching panels visible on the vamp, ankle, and shaft seams forming curved panel outlines.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and slight shadowing under the boots. Image frames both boots at a three-quarter angle showing outer sides and front-to-side perspective.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Shot compositionTwo boots arranged with one slightly forward and left, the other slightly rear and right; camera angle shows outer side and front quarter views.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft even lighting from above-left producing mild highlights on leather surfaces and soft shadow beneath soles.
- Image cropTop edges of the pull tabs approach the image top but remain fully visible; full boots shown with small margin around edges.
Colors
black· upper leathermatte black· rubber solesilver· metal hardware- Overall silhouetteMid-calf boot silhouette with a straight shaft rising from a rounded toe and a pronounced chunky sole and heel.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Rick Owens
CREEPER GABE
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4652013 | Creeper Gabe Boot Men - Black - 40 | CA$2,900.00 | Yes |
| 4652014 | Creeper Gabe Boot Men - Black - 41 | CA$2,900.00 | Yes |
| 4652015 | Creeper Gabe Boot Men - Black - 42 | CA$2,900.00 | Yes |
| 4652017 | Creeper Gabe Boot Men - Black - 44 | CA$2,900.00 | Yes |
| 4652018 | Creeper Gabe Boot Men - Black - 45 | CA$2,900.00 | Yes |