Rick Owens
Nubuck Low-Top Sneaker Men
This Rick Owens Nubuck Low-Top Sneaker is a men's casual sneaker featuring a nubuck leather upper, genuine leather lining and footbed, and a rounded toe cap. It includes metallic eyelet vents, a thermoplastic rubber shark-tooth outsole, and is made in Italy, with spare laces and a signature storage bag included. Designed for everyday wear, this shoe offers a minimalist aesthetic with durable materials and construction.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, genuine leather lining and footbed, thermoplastic rubber outsole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- minimal, edgy, streetwear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Rick Owens low-top sneaker featuring genuine leather construction, a bold shark-tooth outsole, and minimalist design.
Genuine leather upper, lining, and footbed; metallic eyelet vents; thermoplastic rubber shark-tooth outsole; made in Italy; includes spare laces and storage bag.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, genuine leather lining and footbed, thermoplastic rubber outsole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- minimal, edgy, streetwear
- Occasion
- casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- genuine leather upper
- genuine leather lining and footbed
- round leather toe cap
- metallic eyelet vents at inner side
- thermoplastic rubber shark-tooth outsole
- made in Italy
- includes spare laces and storage bag
- low-top silhouette
- bold oversized sole
- minimalist design with rounded shape
Product Insights
Rick Owens' Nubuck Low-Top Sneaker, born from a 2006 parody that drew a Nike cease-and-desist, replaced logos with the iconic shark-tooth sole — a signature recognizable at a distance. This low-top variant features a lightweight TPR sole and a nubuck upper that develops purple-maroon patina from indigo dye transfer within months. Sizing runs a full EU size large; the shoe offers excellent dry traction but only moderate wet grip. The sole's wear resistance matches standard rubber, validated by two decades of use. Regular brushing and silicone-free protector spray maintain the upper, while the lightweight sole reduces all-day fatigue — tradeoff being the inevitable patina from raw denim.
Verified claims
- Sole design heritage
- Shark-tooth sole: a 2006 parody scaled to low-top, reflecting Owens' design ethos of exaggerating classic forms for contrast.
- Brand identity pivot
- After Nike's 2008 cease-and-desist, the shark-tooth sole replaced the logo as Owens' brand signifier, recognizable from a distance.
- Design origin
- Banned 2006 parody; shark-tooth sole became visual signature without logos.
- Sole material
- TPR outsole precisely molds the shark-tooth pattern while reducing weight.
- Upper patina
- Nubuck upper purples from dark denim patina within months.
- Patina development
- Nubuck absorbs indigo dye from dark denim, developing a unique patina in one year.
- Care routine
- Brush with soft nubuck brush; erase scuffs; apply silicone-free spray.
- Styling versatility
- Pairs with indigo denim, navy chinos, and grey wool across smart-casual and monochrome settings.
- Denim dye patina
- Suede upper absorbs indigo from raw denim, creating purple/maroon highlights within a year.
- Sizing
- Runs large; size down one full EU size.
- Traction
- Excellent dry traction; moderate wet grip.
- Longevity
- Wear-resistant sole matches standard rubber in longevity, validated by two decades of use.
- Weight
- Lightweight sole reduces foot fatigue during all-day wear.
- Cleaning
- Brush regularly with a soft nubuck brush and use a specialized eraser for scuffs.
- Protection
- Silicone-free nubuck protector spray applied before first wear and periodically guards against water, stains, and dye transfer.
Product record
- Title
- Nubuck Low-Top Sneaker Men
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 1100 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side profile of a low-top sneaker shown from the lateral (outer) side with a nubuck suede upper, cream rubber toe cap and thick cream platform sole, visible lacing and metal eyelets.
- View and orientationLateral side profile of the left shoe, toe pointing right and heel to the left.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.45 · w 0.94 · h 0.37 (high) - Upper materialSingle-piece nubuck or suede upper with visible fine nap texture and uniform color across the quarter and vamp.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.47 · w 0.60 · h 0.23 (high) - Collar and heel tabLow-cut collar with a small vertical heel pull tab formed from the same suede material at the rear seam.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.47 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsFive pairs of metal eyelets with cream cotton laces threaded through, laces visible across the vamp.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.52 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Toe capRounded cream rubber toe cap that covers the front tip and overlaps slightly onto the suede vamp.
1 region
x 0.71 · y 0.59 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Platform midsoleThick cream rubber midsole with a stitched-look decorative groove near the top edge and a layered appearance.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.72 · w 0.94 · h 0.16 (high) - Outsole treadSerrated zigzag tread visible along the bottom edge of the outsole, matching the sole color.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.84 · w 0.94 · h 0.06 (high) - Stitching detailVisible single-row stitching around the vamp and along the panel edges where the upper meets the sole.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Product shot on a neutral light gray studio background with soft shadow beneath the shoe; centered composition, even diffuse lighting and minimal reflections.
- Background and stagingEven light gray seamless background filling the frame with no visible props.
- ShadowSoft cast shadow directly beneath the shoe extending slightly to the right, indicating diffuse overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.80 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with even exposure and no visible noise.
Colors
taupe gray· upper (nubuck suede)#7E7A72cream· toe capoff-white cream· midsole and outsole#EEE9DCpale cream· laces#BDB3AB- View and orientationLateral side profile of the left shoe, toe pointing right and heel to the left.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a pair of low-top suede sneakers showing the heel area, vertical center-back seam, soft nubuck texture, and thick off-white layered cupsole with textured outsole. Inner lining of one shoe is visible and glossy black.
- Heel shapeRounded low-top heel with a slightly scooped collar and an inward curve at the top edge visible on both shoes.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.43 · w 0.35 · h 0.39 (high) - Upper materialSoft textured nubuck or suede upper with a matte, slightly nap surface on both heels.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.43 · w 0.35 · h 0.39 (high) - Center-back seamSingle vertical stitched seam running down the center of each heel panel.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.19 · y 0.47 · w 0.06 · h 0.36 (high) - Cupsole constructionThick off-white layered cupsole with a distinct horizontal recessed channel between the upper midsole and the lower outsole.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.75 · w 0.35 · h 0.18 (high) - Outsole textureVisible toothed or ridged tread at the very bottom edge of the outsole on the right shoe.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.92 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (medium) - Inner lining visibleGlossy black inner lining visible inside the collar of the right shoe.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Stitching detailTopstitched edge around the collar and along the center-back seam visible in close detail.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.43 · w 0.35 · h 0.39 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with even soft lighting on a pale neutral background. Two shoes are cropped near the heels and positioned so the right shoe is closer to camera. Minimal shadowing under soles.
- Shot compositionRear-facing close crop of two shoes on a neutral pale background; right shoe positioned in foreground and left shoe slightly behind.
- BackgroundUniform very light gray background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting producing mild shadow beneath the soles and minimal specular highlights on the inner lining.
Colors
taupe gray suede· upper (suede/nubuck)#7C746Boff-white rubber· sole / midsolegloss black· inner lining#0E0D0A- Heel shapeRounded low-top heel with a slightly scooped collar and an inward curve at the top edge visible on both shoes.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-top nubuck/suede sneakers with contrasting cream rubber toe caps and matching cream laces; visible metal eyelets and dark insoles.
- Overall silhouettePair of low-top sneakers shown from above, toes toward top of frame and heels toward bottom, both shoes fully visible and symmetrically arranged with a small gap between them.
- Upper materialSuede or nubuck upper in a muted warm gray-brown with visible fine nap texture across vamp and quarters.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.14 · w 0.36 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.14 · w 0.36 · h 0.62 (high) - Toe capRounded cream-colored rubber toe cap that covers the front portion of each shoe above the vamp; smooth matte finish with a thin raised seam where it meets the sole.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.02 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsFlat woven cream laces threaded through six pairs of round metal eyelets on each shoe; laces lie flat across the tongue in a standard crisscross pattern.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.48 (high) - TongueSuede tongue matching the upper, slightly padded and visible under the laces with the top edge peeking above the last eyelet.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - SoleOff-white cream rubber midsole visible around the perimeter with a smooth vertical sidewall; same tone as the toe cap.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.24 (medium); x 0.02 · y 0.76 · w 0.96 · h 0.24 (low) - Insole and interiorDark gray insole visible inside each shoe; a faint printed or embossed signature-style mark is present but not legible at this resolution.Partial
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (medium) - Stitching detailVisible tonal topstitching along vamp panels and around eyelet rows matching the upper color.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio top-down shot on a neutral light gray background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped to include full shoes with small margins.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph with shoes centered and parallel, captured against a uniform light gray background.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting with subtle drop shadows beneath the heels indicating a slight elevation from the background.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp details on suede texture and stitching; no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
warm gray-brown· upper (suede)#6C645Bcream· toe cap and midsole#F5F1E9light cream· laces#BCB4ABdark gray· insole#312F2B