Rick Owens
Onestr Drkshdw Earth Sneakers Converse X Drkshdw Collection Men
This is a men's low-top sneaker from the Converse x DRKSHDW collection by Rick Owens, reimagining the Converse One Star with a pony hair leather upper in an earthy dark brown-gray tone. Key specifications include an oversized tongue, CX foam midsole, non-skid rubber outer sole, and model number DC02EX797-A14R0. Based on user feedback, sizing runs large, so ordering a half size down is recommended; it is also widely regarded as an affordable entry point into Rick Owens' design language, though quality is perceived as less premium than mainline Rick Owens footwear.
- Color
- Earth
- Material
- Pony hair leather
- Gender
- male
- Style
- streetwear, gothic, minimal, edgy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Revamped Converse One Star sneakers from the Rick Owens DRKSHDW collection, featuring a fuzzy pony hair leather upper, oversized tongue, and earthy brown tones for a gothic, exaggerated silhouette.
Pony hair leather upper, oversized tongue, CX foam midsole, non-skid rubber outer sole.
- Color
- Earth · brown
- Material
- Pony hair leather
- Style
- streetwear, gothic, minimal, edgy
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- pony hair leather upper
- oversized tongue for exaggerated silhouette
- CX foam midsole for lightweight cushioning
- non-skid rubber outer sole
- earthy brown fuzzy texture
- exaggerated proportions as signature Rick Owens aesthetic
- monochromatic gothic-inspired design
- minimalist lines with monumental fit
- collaboration with DRKSHDW by Rick Owens
- revamped Converse One Star model
Product Insights
The Onestr Drkshdw Earth Sneakers from Rick Owens and Converse offer an entry-level design at $240 CAD, carrying authentic Rick Owens cues like an exaggerated tongue, dual toe cap, and DRKSTAR branding. The CX foam midsole upgrades comfort beyond standard One Star, while the pony hair upper provides a unique, light-shifting nap that deepens or brightens with brushing. However, this soft (9/10) material is delicate, requiring protective spray to prevent shedding and staining, and the overall feel remains premium Converse rather than mainline Rick Owens. Buyers report the shoe runs large (size down half) and serves as a practical beater and collector item, though durability is lower compared to mainline Rick Owens. The tradeoff is clear: you pay for aesthetic and entry-point exclusivity, not structural integrity.
Verified claims
- Design features
- Exaggerated tongue, dual toe cap and DRKSTAR branding carry Rick Owens design language.
- Cushioning
- CX foam midsole upgrades comfort beyond standard One Star.
- Design entry point
- Rick Owens community sees this as a faithful entry-level design at a quarter of mainline cost.
- Light shift
- Nap direction alters the upper's color, deepening or brightening it.
- Softness
- Pony hair upper is rated 9/10 in softness among hair-on leathers.
- Care
- Pony hair leather requires protective spray to prevent shedding and staining.
- Entry-level pricing
- At $240 CAD, it's the cheapest Rick Owens entry point, with Converse-grade quality.
- Materials and design
- Pony hair leather upper: soft, delicate, with unique pattern and light-shifting nap.
- Wearability
- CX foam midsole softer and more responsive; runs large, size half down.
- Sizing
- Buyers report runs large; size down half from normal Converse.
- Tongue
- Buyers report oversized tongue doesn't cause discomfort for most.
- Mainline quality
- Buyers say comfort is improved but overall feel remains premium Converse, not mainline Rick Owens.
- Durability
- Pony hair upper sheds, stains, and mats; less durable than mainline Rick Owens.
- Appearance
- Color deepens brushed one way, lightens brushed the other.
- Collaboration status
- Buyers see the removed Converse collab as a limited edition entry point with collector appeal.
- Fit
- Runs large (size down half) with an aesthetic oversized tongue.
- Design details
- Dual rubber toe cap, line-stitched tongue, and custom DRKSTAR heel plates.
- Value
- Markup over standard; you pay for aesthetic, not structure.
- Community perception
- Community views these Converse collabs as premium Converse, not mainline Rick — a practical beater and entry point.
- Design authenticity
- The pony hair upper gives each pair a unique pattern; design cues like the oversized tongue are authentic to Rick Owens.
- Comfort
- Softer and more responsive than standard Converse One Star midsole.
- Daily wear
- Reddit calls it a durable beater at a quarter of the price; pony hair needs care.
Product record
- Title
- Onestr Drkshdw Earth Sneakers Converse X Drkshdw Collection Men
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 240 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Pony hair material character and long-term aging
- The pony hair's fine nap causes the earthy brown upper to shift between deeper and brighter tones as light strikes it at different angles, an active, multidimensional finish that makes flat-colored leather look inert by comparison.
- Because the hair patterns derive from a genuine animal hide, no two ONESTR pairs share identical hair flow or distribution — what would be a flaw in a synthetic print becomes a sign of authentic, singular material, effectively making each shoe a one-of-a-kind piece within the collection.
- The upper's plush, velvety pile — softness rated 9/10 among hair-on leathers — intentionally clashes with the rigid CX foam midsole and elongated rubber toe, creating the tension between lived-in softness and brutalist proportion that defines Rick Owens' gothic-streetwear vocabulary.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-side profile of a low-top sneaker with a hairlike textured upper, cream laces, a rectangular tongue label, a white rubber midsole with a black stripe, and a recessed star/bolt cutout on the side.
- View and silhouetteRight-side profile of a low-top sneaker shown on a flat neutral background; shoe is oriented toe right, heel left.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.46 · w 0.92 · h 0.40 (high) - Upper materialSingle-piece upper covered in short, hairlike fur or pile with visible directional texture across the vamp, quarter, and heel.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.29 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.58 · h 0.26 (medium) - LacingFlat cream-colored laces threaded through five pairs of eyelets, tied loosely with visible lace ends resting on the tongue.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.48 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Tongue labelRectangular black tongue label with white printed elements; label is folded upward and visible above the collar.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.13 (high) - Side cutout logoStar-shaped or bolt-like recessed cutout on the lateral quarter, filled with a darker smooth material contrasting with the hairy upper.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.57 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Toe cap and vamp stitchingVamp and toe area show visible seam stitching along the forefoot and around the toe box, with the hairlike material covering both panels.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.17 (high) - Midsole constructionOff-white rubber midsole with a raised textured toe bumper, a horizontal black stripe running through the midsole near the forefoot, and a layered midsole profile with a recessed square panel above the stripe.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.69 · w 0.88 · h 0.13 (high) - Heel patchSmall rectangular black heel patch visible at the rear of the midsole, aligned with the outer sole.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.71 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with even diffuse lighting on a pale neutral background, slight shadow under the shoe, and the shoe centered in the lower half of the frame.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background with the shoe placed on a slightly darker neutral surface; no props or packaging visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a subtle cast shadow beneath the shoe concentrated under the midsole and toe area.
- Image framingShoe occupies the lower central area of the image with considerable empty space above; image appears to be a primary hero product shot.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.46 · w 0.92 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
dark brown gray· upper (hairlike pile)#5B534Ccream· laces#EDECE3off-white· midsole and toe bumperblack· midsole stripe#3C3C3Cdark gray· side cutout fill#4C4542- View and silhouetteRight-side profile of a low-top sneaker shown on a flat neutral background; shoe is oriented toe right, heel left.
- 02
Product
Rear view of two low-top sneakers showing hairy dark brown upper with central back seam, cream rubber midsoles with rectangular black heel patches, and black interior collar linings with white trim.
- Overall viewRear-facing view of a pair of low-top sneakers; both heels and the back of the collars are visible with the left shoe slightly closer to camera.
- Upper materialUpper covered in short, directional hair-like fur in a dark brown tone; fur lies mostly downward and shows slight sheen.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.36 · w 0.39 · h 0.39 (high) - Center back seamVertical stitched center seam runs up the middle of each heel, visible as a raised stitch line through the fur.
2 regions
x 0.19 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.71 · y 0.42 · w 0.10 · h 0.36 (high) - Collar interiorInterior collar lining is black with a narrow white trim along the top edge; collar opens are turned outward revealing the lining.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.27 · h 0.27 (high) - MidsoleThick cream/off-white rubber midsole with a slightly raised rim and a thin black stripe visible on the left shoe's outer side.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.68 · w 0.90 · h 0.26 (medium) - Left heel badgeSmall rectangular black heel badge centered on the midsole with a vertical star-like symbol and text alongside and two small stars below.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.84 · w 0.21 · h 0.10 (high) - Right heel badgeRectangular black heel badge on the right shoe midsole with stacked text elements: a top line and a bold lower word with a star inside the letter 'O'.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.84 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Heel patch text left“DRK SHDW”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.84 · w 0.21 · h 0.10 (high) - Heel patch text right - top line“CONVERSE”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.84 · w 0.26 · h 0.05 (high) - Heel patch text right - lower line“CONS”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.89 · w 0.26 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot with a clean light gray background, neutral soft lighting, and slight shadows under the shoes; image cropped to focus on rear details.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop filling the frame with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from above or front producing mild shadow under the midsoles and subtle highlights on the fur texture.
- Shot framingTight crop focusing on the rear halves of both shoes; toes are out of frame.
Colors
dark brown· upper fur#55524Bcream· midsoleblack· collar lining#151514black (badge)· heel logo patches#242323- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-top sneakers with a fur-like dark gray upper, off-white rubber foxing and cream laces. Black rectangular tongue labels with white text and a small star graphic are visible on both shoes.
- Overall orientationPair of sneakers shown from a top-down view with toes toward the top of the image and heels toward the bottom.
- Upper materialUpper panels covered in a short hair or fur-like textured material in a dark gray tone; nap direction varies slightly across panels.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.35 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.06 · w 0.35 · h 0.62 (high) - Rubber toe cap and foxingOff-white rubber toe caps and surrounding foxing with a textured herringbone sidewall pattern visible along the sole edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high) - LacingFlat, woven cream-colored laces threaded through five visible eyelets and tied in a straight-laced pattern; laces contrast with the dark upper.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high) - Tongue labelBlack rectangular tongue label with white printed elements including a large vertical word and a smaller horizontal word and a small star icon near the bottom of the label.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Side star cutoutSmall star-shaped cutout or stitched star motif visible on the outer side panel of each shoe, slightly darker than surrounding fur.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.84 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium) - Stitching detailVisible single-line stitching outlines the toe cap and side panel seams, contrasting slightly against the fur texture.
- Heel interiorInner heel collar shows the same dark fur-like material folded inward; interior opening appears black inside the shoe throat.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.84 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.84 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Tongue top small text“Small text printed along the top edge of the tongue label; characters are partially visible and cropped at the label edge.”Partial
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium) - Shoe pair spacingShoes placed symmetrically with a narrow gap between inner edges; both shoes fully visible and evenly framed within the image.
Other
Studio-style top-down product photo on a neutral light gray background with even lighting and soft shadows beneath the shoes.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting with faint soft shadows visible below and slightly to the lower right of the shoes.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing both shoes in full; image crop includes small margin of background on all sides.
- Visible text element left tongue“ONESTR”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible text element left tongue small“CONVERSE”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high) - Visible text element right tongue“ONESTR”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible text element right tongue small“CONVERSE”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.80 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high)
Colors
dark gray· upper fur#55514Doff-white· rubber toe cap and foxing#F3F1EDcream· laces#C3C3C3black· tongue label#141514
Documents & Data
Q&A
7 answered- What is the recommended cleaning method for the pony hair leather upper, given its delicate nature?
- We recommend gently brushing the pony hair leather with a soft-bristled brush to remove dirt, and spot cleaning with a barely damp cloth—avoid soaking or rubbing hard. Using a suede/nubuck protector spray beforehand helps prevent stains.
- How does the CX foam midsole compare in comfort to the standard Converse One Star midsole?
- The CX foam midsole is softer and more responsive than the standard One Star midsole, offering noticeably better cushioning for all-day wear.
- Does the oversized tongue affect the fit or cause discomfort when wearing?
- The oversized tongue is designed for the aesthetic and generally doesn't affect fit or cause discomfort—most wearers find it drapes naturally. If you have a narrow foot, you may notice it feels slightly thicker, but it shouldn't be an issue.
- How does the pony hair leather hold up to regular wear, and is it prone to shedding or staining?
- Pony hair leather is delicate; with regular wear, it can show shedding and staining, especially in high-friction areas. We suggest applying a protective spray and avoiding wet conditions to extend its life.
- How do Rick Owens x Converse fit?
- They run large; it's recommended to size down half a size.
- Is the quality comparable to mainline Rick Owens?
- No, they are more like premium Converse; good for the price but not mainline quality.
- Should I buy them just for the Rick Owens name?
- Only if you genuinely like the design; buying for the name alone often leads to regret.
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/Rickowens, r/ConverseReddit users view the Rick Owens x Converse DRKSHDW collaboration as a mixed bag: an affordable entry point into the brand's aesthetic, but not a substitute for the quality and prestige of mainline Rick Owens footwear.
While many appreciate the accessible pricing and design, others criticize it as inferior to mainline Rick Owens, leading to a slightly positive but mixed overall sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Entry-level introduction to Rick Owens footwear
- Fashionable daily beater
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Mainline Rick Owens (Geobasket, Ramones)
Considered cheaper alternatives with lower quality and prestige, but offering a similar design language and entry point.
vs Standard Converse Chuck 70s
Enhanced design and materials over standard Chucks, but with a similar feel and a significant markup; seen as an upgrade in aesthetics.
Source Threads
User notes the removal of the Rick Owens x Converse collaboration from the official store
They removed the whole converse collab from the rick store no? I can’t find it anymore.
u/aitis124r/RickowensView thread →
User praises DRKSTARs and TURBOWPNs for quality and accessible pricing as an introduction to Rick Owens design
I have the DRKSTARs and the TURBOWPNs and love both of them. My most wanted shoe is a Geobasket but I just don't have the means to get those in my size right now, as I would have to pay retail. I'm a size 13 so the used market for Rick footwear is basically nonexistent. Got both of my shoes for retail and they're great quality with accessible pricing. Helps me get a little closer to the silhouettes and design cues of mainline pieces.
u/Modern_Era_r/RickowensView thread →
User explains the Rick x Converse as a versatile, affordable introduction to the brand with slightly different quality
Personally I’ve always liked the converse classic sneaker but there was something missing to the design (for me) to warrant purchasing them again. I always wear Rick and when I saw the collab it was an instant buy for me because the look improved so much from what it was (personally speaking). They cost a quarter of any other Rick shoe retail price and I’d say its extremely versatile since it’s somewhat of a modified classic design. It prob is a good introduction but it’s not a 100% factory made Rick Owens item so quality, wear and durability will be somewhat different. Maybe it’s something you can wear in the meanwhile until you figure out what it is you truly like, they do not make bad beaters at all.
u/DONTBERUSHEDr/RickowensView thread →
Commenter sees the One Star Pro as a positive way to fund mainline and attract entry-level buyers
Yeah I don’t hate these. It’s a good way for Rick to fund the mainline so we can continue to get cool pieces and also to get more entry level buyers into the brand. Not everything needs to have a bozo mega tractor basket shoe. Wish they did all darker colours though
u/[deleted]r/RickowensView thread →
Owner details sizing (run large, half size down) and quality features of the Rick Owens x Converse DRKSTAR
Thx. It fit large (recommend a half size down, I am a 8 so I have to get 7.5) and they are high quality to the dual rubber toe cap and heel to the canvas body with waxed cotton upper. And it have the line stiching on the tounge instead of the cloud stiching. Lastly, it have the rick owens kicks look and custom DRKSTAR back plates and the rick owens look!
u/Mrpug231r/ConverseView thread →