Rick Owens
Mega Geobasket Sneakers Men
The Rick Owens Mega Geobasket is a high-top leather sneaker characterized by an oversized, sculptural silhouette with an elongated padded tongue, quilted collar, and thick platform sole. It is made in Italy with a smooth leather upper (100% cow leather), leather lining (100% calf leather), and a removable padded footbed topped with calf leather; the outsole is a thermoplastic rubber shark-tooth design with a 6.5 cm (2.5 in) platform height. This lace-up model lacks a zipper, which makes it harder to put on, and reviews suggest the sole may wear relatively quickly; it is primarily used as a statement high-fashion sneaker for streetwear styling.
- Material
- Italian leather upper, genuine leather lining, thermoplastic rubber shark-tooth outsole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- edgy, minimal, streetwear, artsy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Size
Specifications
Exaggerated high-top sneakers by Rick Owens, featuring a jumbo sole, geometric panels, and quilted detailing, crafted from Italian leather.
Geometric panels, signature quilted heel stiffener, jumbo sole, high-top silhouette, elongated tongue, perforated toe detail
- Material
- Italian leather upper, genuine leather lining, thermoplastic rubber shark-tooth outsole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- edgy, minimal, streetwear, artsy
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Italian leather upper
- genuine leather lining
- perforated detailing at round toe
- quilted tongue and collar
- removable padded footbed with leather top cover
- thermoplastic rubber shark-tooth outsole
- signature storage bag included
- made in Italy
- platform height 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)
- high-top silhouette
- elongated tongue design
- geometric panel construction
- quilted heel stiffener
- jumbo exaggerated sole
Product Insights
The Rick Owens Mega Geobasket Sneakers Men, at $799.95 CAD, are the most affordable Geobasket with cult status, second only to Dustulator Dunks. Their core promise is an extreme, exaggerated basketball silhouette defined by a 6.5 cm platform, elongated tongue, and high shaft. The main tradeoff: this deliberate design demands specific styling (wide-leg or cropped trousers, hems grazing or 2-3 cm above the collar) and imposes physical strain — the platform shifts balance forward, making walks fatiguing and stride heavy, so they are not for all-day walking. Sizing runs large (size down 0.5-1 for narrow feet), and putting them on is cumbersome due to no side zipper, requiring full unlacing and a shoehorn. The leather develops aggressive creasing and a natural patina, while the outsole wears quickly on rough surfaces, with replacement ruining the original look. Despite these compromises, buyers wear them 5-6 days weekly, underscoring their status as a deliberate fashion statement for low-impact use.
Verified claims
- Styling
- The 6.5 cm platform demands wide-leg, flared, or cropped trousers to prevent the sole's visual mass from overwhelming the outfit.
- Stride impact
- The 6.5 cm platform shifts the wearer's center of gravity forward, producing a heavier, more deliberate stride that is less efficient for extended walking.
- Sizing
- Mega Geobasket runs roomy; buyers with narrow feet should consider sizing down.
- Volume
- Elongated tongue and high shaft add perceived volume.
- Ease of wear
- Missing side zipper: requires fully loosening laces and a shoehorn to put on.
- Break-in
- The calfskin lining softens within weeks; the cowhide upper remains stiff at first.
- Durability
- The thermoplastic rubber outsole wears down relatively quickly on rough surfaces; careful use minimizes heel drag.
- Daily use suitability
- Buyers report these are not for all-day walking; they are a fashion statement best for short-distance wear.
- Outsole care
- Clean the thermoplastic rubber outsole with mild soap and a soft brush; avoid harsh solvents.
- All-day comfort
- Buyers report stiffness and the 6.5 cm platform cause fatigue on long walks.
- Outfit compatibility
- Tall platform and elongated tongue restrict outfit pairings to avoid an anchor effect.
- Outfit pairing
- Hems must graze the collar or sit 2-3 cm above to avoid an ill-fitting look.
- Leather aging
- Leather develops aggressive year-one creasing and natural patina over time.
- Positioning
- The Mega Geobasket retails around $800 CAD, making it the most economical entry point into the Geobasket family compared with $1,000+ mainline colorways and $2,000+ Dustulator Dunks.
- Silhouette contrast
- In contrast to the minimalist Ramones, the Mega Geobasket's extreme silhouette demands deliberate styling for integration.
- Value
- At $800 CAD, the cheapest Geobasket; buyers recommend waiting for sales.
- Basketball heritage
- The basketball-cut upper and 6.5 cm platform give the Mega Geobasket an exaggerated, court-inspired silhouette.
- Hem clearance
- Requires voluminous tops or hem gap to avoid an anchor effect.
- Leather care
- Use a pH-neutral leather cleaner and conditioner on the Italian leather upper to maintain its quality.
- Material
- Full-grain cow leather and calf lining develop unique patina; rubber outsole less durable.
- Platform sole
- The Mega Geobasket has a chunky 2.5-inch (6.5 cm) platform sole that is among the tallest in luxury sneakers, exceeding the chunkiness of Balenciaga's Triple S and Maison Margiela's Fusion.
- Silhouette
- The Mega Geobasket is a high-top sneaker with a basketball-cut upper, elongated tongue, and exaggerated silhouette.
- Outsole
- The Mega Geobasket's chunky platform sole is built on a thermoplastic rubber outsole, which reviewers say wears down relatively quickly on rough surfaces.
Product record
- Title
- Mega Geobasket Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 799.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-side view of a high-top platform sneaker with a black leather upper, cream/off-white padded collar and trim, cream laces, and a thick cream rubber platform sole.
- Overall silhouetteHigh-top sneaker shown in right-side profile with an extended padded tongue that rises above the collar and a pronounced thick platform sole.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.65 · h 0.88 (high) - Upper materialSmooth black leather wraps the vamp, quarter, and extended tongue; surface appears matte to low-sheen with visible stitching lines at panels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - Padded collar and rear panelStacked horizontal padded collar and rear heel panel in a cream/off-white color with visible horizontal quilting lines.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - Diagonal trim panelCream/off-white triangular trim panel that runs diagonally from the collar area down toward the midsole, contrasting against the black quarter.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsCream flat woven laces threaded through metal-reinforced eyelets along a black leather facing; laces extend from toe to high on the ankle.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.56 (high) - Toe detailsBlack leather toe cap with small round perforations near the vamp and a stitched toe panel seam.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Platform sole constructionThick cream/off-white rubber platform sole composed of two stacked horizontal layers with a stitched-looking seam detail near the upper edge and serrated tread visible on the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.75 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral grey background with even frontal lighting and a soft shadow beneath the sole.
- Background and lightingUniform light grey background with soft, even lighting that produces minimal harsh shadows and a subtle cast shadow under the sole toward the front-left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionRight-side profile of a single shoe centered horizontally and vertically with generous empty space on the right.
Colors
black· black leather upper and tongue#12120Ecream· cream padded collar and triangular trimcream· platform solecream· laces- Overall silhouetteHigh-top sneaker shown in right-side profile with an extended padded tongue that rises above the collar and a pronounced thick platform sole.
- 02
Product
Tall high-top sneaker shown from a rear-side angle with a thick platform sole, two-tone leather upper (off-white and black), a heavily padded quilted collar, and a tall padded tongue with an internal black pull strap.
- Overall silhouetteTall high-top sneaker viewed from a rear-side angle showing the lateral and rear portions of the shoe, with a pronounced vertical shaft and extended tongue rising above the collar.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.88 (high) - Two-tone leather panelsSmooth off-white leather panels wrap the rear and upper collar; smooth black leather forms the lateral midfoot and toe cap area creating a sharp geometric contrast where the colors meet.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.25 · w 0.38 · h 0.50 (high) - Quilted padded collarHorizontal quilted padding around the collar formed by parallel stitched channels in the off-white upper, producing a cushioned band wrapping the ankle.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.55 · h 0.24 (high) - Tall padded tongue with internal strapTall tongue extends above the collar; its visible interior face is black and padded, and a vertical black fabric pull strap is visible along the tongue interior.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.00 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high) - Lacing and eyelets (lateral)Off-white round laces threaded through eyelets run along the shoe's lateral side; laces contrast against the black leather lateral panel.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.42 (high) - Toe perforationsPerforation holes visible on the black toe cap area forming a subtle pattern.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium) - Thick layered platform soleThick off-white rubber platform sole with a two-tiered layered appearance; upper midsole is slightly recessed above a lower rounded outsole with a shallow ridged tread visible at the front edge.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.67 · w 0.82 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.50 · h 0.06 (medium) - Stitching detailVisible single-line stitching outlines panel edges and forms the seams between off-white and black leather panels, including a triangular off-white overlay on the lateral side.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft even lighting and a short diffuse shadow under the sole; image shows the shoe cropped with the left side of the shoe nearer the image center.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with even soft illumination and minimal directional shadow beneath the sole.
- Shot compositionSingle shoe centered slightly to the right, photographed at a rear-side three-quarter angle, full shoe visible from sole to tongue top.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly to the left of the sole consistent with studio overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.88 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (medium)
Colors
off-white· upper off-white panels#CDC5BAblack· lateral and toe black panels#2D2C2Ablack· interior tongue and pull strap#0E0E0Aoff-white· soleoff-white· laces#EDEDED- Overall silhouetteTall high-top sneaker viewed from a rear-side angle showing the lateral and rear portions of the shoe, with a pronounced vertical shaft and extended tongue rising above the collar.
- 03
Product
Pair of high-top platform sneakers with black padded leather upper, contrasting off-white platform sole, and off-white flat laces; visible perforations on the toe box and stitched triangular side panels.
- Overall silhouetteHigh-top sneaker silhouette with an extended padded tongue that rises above the collar and a thick platform sole creating an elevated profile.
- Upper material and finishSmooth black leather upper with visible stitching lines and slightly padded panels on the quarter and tongue.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.39 · h 0.62 (high) - Platform soleThick off-white platform sole with a smooth sidewall and a toothed outsole visible at the front edge.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.68 · w 0.86 · h 0.26 (high) - LacingFlat off-white laces threaded through a vertical row of metal-reinforced eyelets on each shoe, laces run all the way to the top of the tall tongue.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.54 (high) - Toe box detailRounded toe box in black with a line of small perforations near the front edge.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.17 (high) - Side panel contrastOff-white triangular panel on the lateral side creating a sharp contrast against the black upper; panel follows from midsole up toward the collar.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.44 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - Padded collar and tongue constructionVisible horizontal quilting on the padded collar and vertically padded tongue with a fabric pull tab at the top of the tongue on the left shoe.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (medium); x 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (medium) - StitchingVisible topstitching along panel seams around toe, side panels, and midsole attachment.
Other
Studio product shot showing both shoes on a light gray background with soft shadows beneath; left shoe positioned slightly forward and right shoe angled to show lateral side.
- Shot compositionTwo shoes arranged with the left shoe forward and the right shoe slightly behind and turned outward to reveal both front and lateral views.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with soft diffuse lighting and subtle shadowing under the soles.
- Image qualitySharp focus on product with even studio lighting and minimal reflections on the leather.
Colors
black· upper (black leather)#151512creamy off-white· sole#C4C4C4creamy off-white· laces and collar padding
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/Rickowens, r/streetwearThe Rick Owens Mega Geobasket elicits mixed reactions: its bold, oversized design is praised by fashion enthusiasts, but practicality issues like the lack of a zipper and high retail price lead many to recommend buying only on sale.
While the unique design and aging are positively noted, the shoe's bulk, missing zipper, and price point draw frequent criticism, resulting in a slightly positive but mixed overall sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Statement high-fashion streetwear piece
- Daily wear for dedicated Rick Owens fans
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Dustulator Dunks
Mega Geobaskets are considered one of Rick's best sneakers, ranked just below Dustulator Dunks.
vs Milk Geobasket (Bumper)
The Milk model is often preferred over the Mega for its zipper and perceived higher leather quality.
Source Threads
Geobasket is a design-first high-end shoe, not a performance shoe
Missing the point on buying geos because of its design. Nothing else comes close to how unique it is. It’s high end designer, not a work/performance shoe.
u/gethbozor/RickowensView thread →
Durability concerns: outsoles not long lasting
They're just not long lasting due to the outsoles, which are not durable (drkshdw lasts longer but drkshdw geos dont exist), they're not easy to fix/replace and you won't get the original look back.
u/Cucumberinor/RickowensView thread →
Geobaskets age gracefully and look better worn in
they are SO much prettier when worn in imo
u/le_Vauntyr/RickowensView thread →
Mega Geobasket worn daily; extreme but ranked among Rick's best
I wear these shits around 5-6 days out of the week. 90% of this sub bought them, but they may be too extreme of a silhouette for the common folks. I feel like they’re up there with Ricks greatest sneakers only falling second to the Dustulator Dunks.
u/SilentPr0tag0nist2r/RickowensView thread →
Mega Geobasket lacks a zipper, making them inconvenient
I never wear my Megas because I assumed (like the other three pairs of rick I own) there is a zipper. There is not. I’m too lazy for this lmao
u/gravelayerrr/RickowensView thread →
Sizing advice: Geobaskets run roomy, size down if needed
How roomy we talking? Because my geos are a little roomy, but they're not uncomfortable or falling off my feet. If the problem is one of those two I'd definitely size down.
u/thas_nastyr/streetwearView thread →