Geobasket cream sneakers Men product image (primary)
High-top cream leather sneaker shown in a side profile with a tall padded tongue, horizontal quilted collar, lace-up front with metal eyelets, stitched panel overlays, toe perforations, and a thick multi-layered platform sole with a serrated outsole.

Rick Owens

Geobasket Cream Sneakers Men

CA$1,700.00CAD
In Stock

Rick Owens Geobasket Cream Sneakers Men are high-top leather sneakers with a geometric paneled design, quilted padded tongue and collar, and a thick serrated thermoplastic rubber sole. Engineered for streetwear and statement fashion use, they feature genuine leather upper and lining, perforated toe detailing, removable padded footbed, and a signature storage bag, made in Italy (model RR02E1855-LCO). Community reviews note the avant-garde fit runs large, so sizing down is often recommended, while the cushioned sole is comfortable from the first wear.

Color
Cream
Material
Genuine leather upper and lining, thermoplastic rubber outsole
Gender
male
Style
minimal, edgy, streetwear, experimental
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Color

Off White

Size

404142434445

Specifications

Bold high-top sneakers from Rick Owens with geometric panels, quilted heel, and jumbo sole.

Geometric paneling, quilted heel stiffener, jumbo sole, high-top silhouette with elongated tongue, perforated toe, removable padded footbed with leather cover, thermoplastic rubber shark-tooth outsole, includes storage bag.

Color
Cream · white
Material
Genuine leather upper and lining, thermoplastic rubber outsole
Secondary
rubber
Style
minimal, edgy, streetwear, experimental
Occasion
everyday, casual
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Additional Attributes

  • Genuine leather upper and lining
  • Perforated detailing at round toe
  • Quilted tongue and collar
  • Signature quilted heel stiffener
  • Jumbo shark-tooth thermoplastic rubber outsole
  • High-top silhouette with elongated tongue
  • Removable padded footbed with leather top cover
  • Geometric paneling
  • Signature storage bag included
  • Made in Italy
  • Model number: RR02E1855-LCO
  • Minimalist design with exaggerated proportions
  • Basketball-inspired legacy

Product Insights

The Geobasket Cream Sneakers from Rick Owens, debuting at Pitti 2006 as the first luxury basketball sneaker, embody a bold design philosophy with an upturned toe and exaggerated sole akin to monster trucks, while its full-grain leather upper develops distinct creases along geometric panels and absorbs dye-transfer from dark denim, creating a patina that varies by batch. The shoe offers immediate comfort with soft padding and no break-in needed for cushioning, though the leather stretches half a size in width after several wears and buyers must size down half to full size for proper fit and proportion, especially when styling with slim-fit trousers to balance the voluminous silhouette that is sportier and more architectural than the slimmer Ramones.

Verified claims

Heritage
Debuted at Pitti 2006 as first luxury basketball sneaker; Nike cease-and-desist in 2008 led to inverted triangle logo.
Design philosophy
Basketball-inspired silhouette with upturned toe and exaggerated sole, described by Owens as monster trucks for his feet.
Patina
Leather creases distinctively along geometric panels; dark denim can leave dye-transfer patina.
Sizing
Buyers recommend sizing down half to full size from your usual sneaker size.
Comfort
Buyers report comfort from the first wear, with soft padding and no break-in needed for the cushioning.
Leather break-in
Full-grain leather upper stretches about half a size in width and softens with wear.
Styling
Pair with slim-fit trousers to balance the shoe's voluminous silhouette; sizing down helps maintain proportion.
Full-grain leather
Full-grain 100% cow leather upper
Fit
Molds to foot, stretching half a size in width after 5–7 wears
Silhouette
Geobasket is sportier, larger, and more architectural on foot than the slimmer Ramones.
Care
Use mild leather cleaner, condition monthly, store in bag, and avoid waterproof sprays.
Aging
Leather absorbs indigo from dark denim and creases along panel seams.
Stretch
Full-grain leather stretches half a size in width after 5–7 wears.
Logo
Authentic Geobaskets after 2009 feature an inverted triangle logo on the side.
Color
Off White upper varies by batch and develops dye-transfer patina from denim.

Product record

Title
Geobasket Cream Sneakers Men
Brand
Rick Owens
Price
1700 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Geobasket cream sneakers Men product image (primary)
01

Product

High-top cream leather sneaker shown in a side profile with a tall padded tongue, horizontal quilted collar, lace-up front with metal eyelets, stitched panel overlays, toe perforations, and a thick multi-layered platform sole with a serrated outsole.

  • Overall silhouetteSide profile of a high-top sneaker with an extended tall tongue and ankle collar rising above the heel, displayed laterally with toe pointing right.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.94 · h 0.94 (high)
  • Upper materialSmooth cream leather upper with visible fine grain and matte finish.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.58 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Padded collarAnkle collar with horizontal quilted ribs formed by stitched padded bands.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.26 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Tongue detailTall padded tongue extending above the collar with visible segmented padding and a top slit.
    1 regionx 0.17 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Lacing and eyeletsVertical lace row with round cream laces threaded through metal eyelets aligned along the vamp.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Panel stitchingAngular stitched overlay panels on the quarter leading toward the heel and a stitched seam running along the vamp edge.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Toe perforationsSmall round perforations on the toe box arranged in a loose pattern.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.45 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Platform sole constructionThick multi-layered platform sole in matching cream with a smooth top band, a recessed mid band, and a lower band ending in a serrated rubber outsole.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.90 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Outsole profileLower edge has angled serrated teeth visible along the forefoot and heel edges.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.86 · w 0.92 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a subtle shadow beneath the shoe; image is vertically oriented and tightly frames the shoe side profile.

  • Background and lightingUniform light gray background with even, soft studio lighting and minimal reflections on the leather surface.
  • Shadow and groundingSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the sole that grounds the shoe on the surface.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.92 · w 0.92 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Shot compositionCentered lateral side profile crop with the entire shoe visible and slight space above the tongue and in front of the toe.

Colors

cream· uppercream· sole#E5E5E5
Geobasket cream sneakers Men product image 2
02

Product

Rear-facing view of a pair of high-top cream sneakers showing padded collars, tall tongues with fabric pull tabs, stitched panel construction, and thick cream platform rubber soles.

  • View and orientationPair of sneakers shown from the rear with heels nearest the camera and tongues visible over the top of the collars.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high)
  • Upper material and finishSmooth cream leather or leather-like upper with a matte finish and visible single-needle topstitching along panel edges.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high)
  • Padded collarTall padded collar with horizontal quilted ribs visible as stacked padded bands on the rear of each shoe.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Tongue and pull tabExposed tall tongues extend above the collars; each tongue has a woven fabric pull tab in a slightly darker beige tone folded over the top.
    2 regionsx 0.26 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Inner heel lining detailDark patterned fabric patch is visible on the inner face of each tongue near the collar opening; pattern resembles a camouflage-like print.
    2 regionsx 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Heel panel shapingAngular stitched heel panels create a V-like seam line on the back quarter of each shoe converging toward the sole.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Platform soleThick cream rubber platform sole with a smooth vertical sidewall and a shallow horizontal groove near the top edge.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.80 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Toe perforationsSmall perforation holes are visible on the forefoot area of the right shoe peeking into frame.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with even lighting and soft shadows beneath the shoes; image is sharply focused and centered.

  • Background and stagingNeutral light gray seamless background with no visible props.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shadows and reflectionsSoft diffuse shadow visible beneath the soles indicating overhead studio lighting; no strong reflections on the upper.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.82 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Image framingShoes are centered and cropped with the full heels and most of the tongues visible; slight left-right asymmetry as left shoe is set marginally behind the right.

Colors

cream· upperbeige· pull tab#EDEDEDdark camo· inner tongue patchcream (sole)· sole
Geobasket cream sneakers Men product image 3
03

Product

Pair of high-top cream sneakers shown from a slightly elevated front/three-quarter view, displaying padded tongues, flat laces, smooth matte uppers, and thick platform soles.

  • Overall silhouetteHigh-top sneaker pair shown from front three-quarter angle with the right shoe positioned slightly forward of the left shoe.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.10 · w 0.92 · h 0.80 (medium)
  • Upper material and finishSmooth, uniform cream upper with a matte finish and minimal texture consistent across vamp, quarters, and tongue.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Tongue constructionTall, heavily padded tongue with a rectangular stitched top patch and a horizontal textured fabric loop at the very top of each tongue.
    2 regionsx 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high)
  • LacingFlat woven cream laces threaded through a vertical series of eyelets on each shoe; laces lie flat across the tongue and are evenly spaced.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Toe box detailSmooth rounded toe box with small, evenly spaced perforations in a pattern near the top center of each toe.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Platform soleThick single-piece platform sole with smooth sidewall and a subtle seam/stitch line around the upper edge where it meets the upper.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Outsole tread visibleSlightly serrated outsole edge visible beneath the left shoe at the front, showing small ridged teeth.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.86 · w 0.25 · h 0.10 (high)
  • StitchingVisible tonal stitching along toe cap perimeter, around vamp panels, and at tongue patch edges.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high)

Other

Studio shot on a light gray background with soft shadows beneath the shoes and even, diffused lighting.

  • Background and lightingUniform light gray backdrop with soft diffuse studio lighting producing gentle shadows under and slightly behind the shoes.
  • Shot compositionElevated front three-quarter camera angle framing both shoes, centered in the image with even negative space around them.
  • ShadowingSoft shadow visible beneath and slightly to the lower-left of the shoes indicating a light source from above and slightly right.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.76 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (medium)

Colors

cream· upperwarm cream· sole

Reddit Insights

5 threads · r/frugalmalefashion, r/Repsneakers, r/Rickowens, r/streetwear, r/DHgateVip

Redditors praise Geobaskets' comfort but warn to size down, while the avant-garde design and replica market are hot topics.

mixed sentiment60% match

Comfort is often praised, but sizing inconsistencies and the polarizing design lead to mixed overall sentiment, with a slight lean toward positive due to many satisfied wearers.

Themes

Sizing and fitneutral
Comfort and break-inpositive
Unique and polarizing designmixed
Replica market and color variationsneutral

Use Cases

  • Daily wear streetwear sneaker
  • Statement fashion piece

Watch Out For

mediumSizing can be tricky; many users report needing to size down, and getting the wrong size can lead to discomfort.
lowThe unusual design is polarizing and may not suit all tastes or casual wardrobes.
mediumBeware of replicas: quality can vary, and color shades (like cream vs. pale white) may differ from authentic.

Compared To

vs Moncler x Rick Owens Bigrocks

One user noted that the Bigrocks hurt feet, implying Geobaskets are more comfortable.

Source Threads

  • Sizing recommendation: size down half or full size

    half of full size down usually

    u/TechnoForBreakfastr/frugalmalefashionView thread →

  • Replica Geobasket color details: cream sole instead of pure white

    Like i said they might use a pale white then a cream sole

    u/QuietYamzr/RepsneakersView thread →

  • Geobaskets are comfortable from day one

    Geos are comfortable from day one imo

    u/ImNikeKiggerr/RickowensView thread →

  • Sizing advice: size down for narrow feet

    For Geos, I'm a 43 but when I tried them on, a 42 was perfect. My feet aren't wide so I guess it's why I had to size down.

    u/NoodleNinja13r/streetwearView thread →

  • Unique elf-toe shape of Geobaskets

    They have a kind of elf foot type shape. The front part of the shoe kind of lifts a little bit up, but not enough for the shoe to look ridiculous.

    u/JulietthRoser/DHgateVipView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-footwear/designers/geobasket-cream-sneakers-men--8946-1642555?colourId=0
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