Rick Owens
Pony Hair Leather High-Top Sneakers Men
These Rick Owens high-top sneakers for men feature a black pony hair cowhide upper with a rounded toe inspired by basketball footwear. They include a side zip, genuine leather lining, padded footbed, shock-absorbent EVA midsole, and embossed non-skid rubber outsole. Made in Italy, this model (RU05F4890-LHL) comes with an extra pair of laces and a signature dust bag.
- Material
- Pony hair cowhide upper, genuine leather lining
- Gender
- male
- Style
- streetwear, gothic, edgy, minimalist, experimental
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Specifications
Rick Owens high-top sneakers with fuzzy pony hair upper and chunky sole, inspired by basketball footwear.
Side zip, genuine leather lining, padded footbed, shock-absorbent EVA midsole, embossed non-skid rubber outsole.
- Material
- Pony hair cowhide upper, genuine leather lining
- Style
- streetwear, gothic, edgy, minimalist, experimental
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- fuzzy pony hair cowhide upper
- high-top silhouette
- round-toe design inspired by basketball sneakers
- side zip closure
- genuine leather lining
- padded footbed
- shock-absorbent EVA midsole
- embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- made in Italy
- additional pair of laces included
- signature dust bag included
- monumental fit
- thick chunky outsole
Product Insights
The Rick Owens Pony Hair Leather High-Top Sneakers Men, in stock at a flat 1550 CAD across all six sizes (EU 40 to 45, no size surcharge), is a hair-on cowhide high-top — Italian-tanned in Veneto and clipped to a set length, named for pony but not pony — built on a thick EVA midsole over a shark-toothed bumper sole with a smooth off-white toe cap, produced since 2001 in Owens' own Concordia workshop, the 110-person cutting-and-sewing team behind his early Geobaskets. The core promise is a sculpted, oversized silhouette that is a wearability decision rather than runway-only design, debranded to a logo-free flank where the original side swoosh became Owens' inverted triangle, so the sportswear reference is carried by shape rather than a mark; an inner-ankle zip handles everyday on/off once the seven-eyelet laces are set, though the zip does not replace lacing, which still locks the midfoot. The tradeoffs are material and structural: natural hair varies in length, direction and colour, so the solid black upper shifts tone and no two pairs match, and it must be cleaned with the grain only, since brushing against the nap mats the pile and fades patches unevenly; the EVA midsole reads oversized and walks soft and damped at roughly 66% energy return, below TPU and PEBA foams, with about 67% of shock absorption remaining after 160-240 km of walking; sizing runs about half a size large, whole sizes only, topping out near a men's US 12; and the enlarged silhouette is best balanced with wide or straight trousers. Pony hair names the material, not the colourway — solid black hair over an off-white sole and toe cap, not a pattern — making this a softened, debranded Geobasket descendant whose natural-fibre variance and cushioning lifespan are the cost of its sculpted stance.
Verified claims
- Material
- Pony hair leather upper is hair-on cowhide tanned in Italy's Veneto, not pony, with the coat clipped to a set length.
- Natural variation
- Natural hair varies in length, direction and colour, so the black upper shifts tone and no two pairs match.
- Nap
- Clean the hair only with the grain; brushing against it mats the pile and fades patches unevenly.
- Zip
- Inner-ankle side zip handles on/off without unlacing the high-top
- Lacing
- Zip does not replace lacing; the seven-eyelet laces still lock the midfoot
- Midsole
- Thick EVA midsole reads oversized and walks soft and damped — about 66% energy return, below TPU and PEBA foams
- Cushioning
- EVA cushioning fades: roughly 67% of shock absorption remains after 160-240 km of walking
- Sole design
- Shark-toothed bumper sole with a smooth off-white rubber toe cap
- Heritage
- Made in Owens' own Concordia factory since 2001, the workshop behind his early Geobaskets
- Production
- Made in Owens's own Concordia workshop, bought outright, with a 110-person cutting and sewing team.
- Design ethos
- The sculpted thick sole is a wearability decision, not runway-only design
- Branding
- Logo-free flank by design: the original side swoosh became Owens' inverted triangle.
- Styling
- Wide or straight trousers are recommended to balance the enlarged silhouette.
- Debranding
- Logo-free flank: the sportswear reference is carried by the silhouette, not a side mark.
- Colorway
- Pony hair names the material, not the colourway — solid black hair over an off-white sole
- Visual contrast
- Solid black pony hair over off-white toe cap and sole, not a pattern.
- Sizing
- Runs about half a size large; whole sizes only, EU 40 to 45, topping out near a men's US 12.
- Variant pricing
- All six sizes 40 through 45 are listed at a flat 1550 CAD with no size surcharge.
- Ease of entry
- Lace once to your tension, then use the inner-ankle zip for everyday on/off.
Product record
- Title
- Pony Hair Leather High-Top Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 1550 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pony Hair Leather High-Top Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a bold, statement high-top from Rick Owens' SS24 Lido runway collection, with a fuzzy pony hair cowhide upper in Black/Milk/Milk, a basketball-inspired round toe with contrasting light rubber toe cap, and a thick cream platform sole. Practical details include a side zip, genuine leather lining, padded footbed, shock-absorbent EVA midsole, embossed non-skid rubber outsole, an extra pair of laces and a dust bag, with sizes 40 to 45 listed. Note the natural-length coarse hair gives the collar and toe area a slightly shaggy, uneven trim, which suits those seeking an intentionally irregular look.[1,2,3,4] | Mega Geobasket Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a bold, design-first high-top: it pairs an Italian leather upper with a jumbo platform sole (2.5 inches / 6.5 cm), quilted collar and heel stiffener, and an elongated padded tongue, with a removable leather-topped footbed and a storage bag included. One wearer calls the silhouette possibly too extreme for most people, and unlike some other Rick Owens styles it has no zipper — just laces to the top of the tall tongue. As with Geobaskets generally, expect notable early creasing and a dye-transfer patina from dark denim, and at least one owner reports the outsoles are not durable and hard to repair without losing the original look, so these are better treated as a statement sneaker than a work or performance shoe.[5,6,7,8,9,10] | Cream Leather Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a minimalist low-top with a raw, futuristic look tied to Rick Owens's 2025 Hollywood collection: it has a 100% cow leather upper with calf leather lining and insole, a cushioned removable footbed, and a thick multi-layered cream platform sole with the brand's signature shark-tooth tread. The shoes are made in Italy with subtle branding and include a branded tote bag. Note that the listing shows only a size 45 in the Off White color, so this summary applies to that variant.[11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side profile of a left high-top sneaker whose upper is fully covered in long black pony-hair. The shoe has an off-white rubber toe cap and thick off-white platform sole with visible stitching and flat off-white laces that wrap once around the ankle.
- View and orientationLeft-side profile view of a high-top sneaker, shoe pointing right, full outer side visible.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.64 (high) - Upper materialUpper entirely covered in long black hair-like fur with visible individual hairs and a slightly shaggy, uneven trim at the collar and toe area.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.18 · w 0.61 · h 0.60 (high) - Collar detailHigh padded collar edged with longer hair tufts that stand upward and outward along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Lacing and wrapFlat off-white laces threaded through eyelet openings along the vamp and wrapped once around the ankle before tying in a loose knot on the outer side.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high) - Toe capSmooth off-white rounded rubber toe cap that contrasts with the hairy upper and sits slightly above the sole seam.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.60 · w 0.29 · h 0.24 (high) - Sole constructionThick off-white rubber platform sole with visible horizontal seam/stitching line where upper meets midsole and a serrated tread visible on the outermost edge.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.76 · w 0.86 · h 0.14 (high) - Eyelet detailLace eyelets are recessed or partially obscured by the hair upper, appearing as narrow horizontal slits with hair surrounding them.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft overhead lighting and a faint shadow beneath the shoe on the right side.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast below and slightly to the right of the sole, indicating overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.84 · w 0.78 · h 0.08 (high) - Image framingShoe is centered vertically and placed slightly left-of-center horizontally, leaving substantial empty space above the collar.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with sharp detail on hair fibers and sole textures.
Colors
black· upper hair#0E0E0Coff-white· sole and toe capcream· laces and ankle wrap- View and orientationLeft-side profile view of a high-top sneaker, shoe pointing right, full outer side visible.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a pair of high-top sneakers covered in long black pony-hair with cream flat wrap laces around the ankle, a vertical metal zipper on the inner side of the left shoe, and a thick cream rubber platform sole.
- Upper materialLong black pony-hair covers the entire visible upper including the heel and ankle collar, with hair tufts extending above the collar edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.64 (high) - Ankle collar trimNarrow black smooth leather trim runs along the top edge of the ankle collar, visible as a defined border under the fur tufts.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.25 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium) - ZipperA vertical metal-toothed zipper is visible on the inner side of the left shoe (viewer left), running from near the collar down toward the sole with a small metal zipper pull.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.46 (high) - Wrap lacesFlat cream-colored laces wrap around the ankle area of both shoes in loose turns, sitting over the fur and contrasting with the black upper.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Sole profileThick cream rubber platform sole with a smooth midsole and a slightly textured outsole edge; sole extends slightly beyond the upper at the heel.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background showing the rear/heel area of the pair with soft studio shadows under the soles.
- Shot compositionRear-facing studio photograph cropping the shoes near the top of the ankle collars and showing both heels; left shoe is slightly behind the right shoe from the camera viewpoint.
- Background and lightingEven diffuse lighting on a pale grey background with soft shadowing beneath the soles and no visible props or packaging.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear texture detail in the pony-hair and visible stitching and zipper teeth; no motion blur.
Colors
black· upper (pony-hair)#110E0Bcream· sole and wrap laces#CBC5B3- Upper materialLong black pony-hair covers the entire visible upper including the heel and ankle collar, with hair tufts extending above the collar edge.
- 03
Product
A close-up of a pair of high-top sneakers with a black long-hair (pony hair) upper, contrasting light beige rubber toe caps and soles, beige flat laces, metal eyelets, and a visible side zipper on the inner side of the left shoe.
- Upper materialBlack long-hair fur covering the full visible upper and collar, with hair tufting that stands up at the ankle collar and along seams.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.48 · h 0.70 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.48 · h 0.78 (high) - Toe cap and midsoleSmooth light beige rubber toe caps with a rounded shape and matching thick light beige rubber midsoles and outsoles; visible stitch line where toe cap meets sole on the front shoe.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.62 · w 0.54 · h 0.34 (high) - LacesFlat woven beige laces threaded through metal eyelets in a standard crisscross pattern and tied in a bow at the top on both shoes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high) - EyeletsRound metallic eyelets visible along the lacing row on both shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Side zipperVertical silver zipper visible on the inner side of the left shoe, running from near the sole upward toward the ankle, set against the fur upper.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.46 (high) - Collar detailAnkle collar shows longer fur strands that project upward, creating a slightly irregular silhouette at the top edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.04 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Sole tread edgeSlightly toothed outsole edge visible at the front of the right shoe, matching the light beige color of the sole.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.84 · w 0.46 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with a plain light gray background; shoes are cropped at the top and arranged with the left shoe slightly behind the right shoe; soft even lighting and subtle shadow under the soles.
- Shot compositionClose-up front/three-quarter view of both shoes, right shoe placed slightly forward of left; image is cropped near the ankle tops.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows beneath the soles and subtle highlights on the rubber toe caps and metal eyelets.
Colors
black· upper (fur)#0E0D0Blight beige· toe cap and sole#C3C3C3beige· laces#CDC4B2silver· metal hardware- Upper materialBlack long-hair fur covering the full visible upper and collar, with hair tufting that stands up at the ankle collar and along seams.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Rick Owens
JUMBOLACE SNEAKERS
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4651963 | Pony Hair Leather High-Top Sneakers Men - 40 | CA$1,550.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4651964 | Pony Hair Leather High-Top Sneakers Men - 41 | CA$1,550.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4651965 | Pony Hair Leather High-Top Sneakers Men - 42 | CA$1,550.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4651966 | Pony Hair Leather High-Top Sneakers Men - 43 | CA$1,550.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4651967 | Pony Hair Leather High-Top Sneakers Men - 44 | CA$1,550.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4651968 | Pony Hair Leather High-Top Sneakers Men - 45 | CA$1,550.00 | Out of Stock |