Translucent cantilever heel leather mules Women product image (primary)
Right-side profile of a single slip-on mule showing a pointed black leather upper and a curved translucent cantilever heel with a flat black sole visible underneath.

Rick Owens

Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women

CA$1,885.00CAD
In Stock

These women's Rick Owens slip-on mules have a pointed black leather upper, an open back, and a translucent cantilever heel. The upper is vegetable-tanned LWG-certified leather, with a padded leather footbed and a leather outsole that includes non-slip inserts. They are footwear intended for general wear.

Material
Leather upper; LWG-certified leather; leather padded footbed; leather outsole with non-slip inserts
Gender
female
Style
edgy, glam, gothic, minimal, experimental
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Color

Specifications

Rick Owens leather mules featuring a pointed angular upper, carved silhouette, and translucent cantilever platform heel.

Transparent cantilever platform heel; pointed angular leather upper; carved silhouette; LWG-certified vegetable-tanned leather; padded leather footbed; leather outsole with non-slip inserts.

Material
Leather upper; LWG-certified leather; leather padded footbed; leather outsole with non-slip inserts
Style
edgy, glam, gothic, minimal, experimental
Occasion
party, date-night
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Additional Attributes

  • translucent cantilever platform heel
  • pointed angular leather upper
  • carved silhouette
  • premium vegetable-tanned leather upper
  • LWG-certified leather upper
  • leather padded footbed
  • leather outsole
  • non-slip outsole inserts
  • slip-on mule construction
  • women's-specific design
  • Rick Owens glam rock aesthetic

Product Insights

Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women 1885 CAD EU 36 to 41 in half steps, with no skipped sizes Description says vegetable-tanned leather; material field says python leather High-heel biomechanics research links heels to poorer balance and forward pressure Brush clean, use saddle soap for spots, and condition very sparingly

Verified claims

Color
Black only
Sizing
EU 36 to 41 in half steps, with no skipped sizes
Variant default
The page opens preselected on Black / 36
Upper material
Description says vegetable-tanned leather; material field says python leather
Certification
LWG mark points to the tannery, not the finished shoe
Certification limits
LWG certification does not guarantee a restricted-substance-free shoe
Comfort
Padded leather footbed
Outsole
Leather outsole with non-slip inserts; material spec lists cow leather and TPU
Heel design
Clear cantilever heel with a curved, hollowed negative-space profile
Stability
High-heel biomechanics research links heels to poorer balance and forward pressure
Fit
Open-back slip-on with no laces or adjustability
Toe shape
Elongated pointed toe
Styling
Black monochrome glam-rock statement piece
Construction
Visible topstitching and embossed insole mark
Break-in
Vegetable-tanned leather starts firm and moulds over short indoor wears
Care
Brush clean, use saddle soap for spots, and condition very sparingly
Patina
Water spots become part of the patina
Care warnings
Avoid heat guns, ovens or aggressive stretching to break in leather
Value
Premium price reflects designer name, leather sourcing and sculptural construction
Comparison
More statement than a plain leather mule, and less versatile

Product record

Title
Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women
Brand
Rick Owens
Price
1885 CAD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

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Uses

A slip-on mule with a sculptural translucent heel for dressed-up wear

Rick Owens' black leather mules slip on with an open back and a high vamp, while the translucent cantilever heel with its curved, hollowed profile gives the shoe a sculptural look. A leather padded footbed and a leather outsole with non-slip inserts support wear, and sizes from 36 to 41 are offered in Black.[1,2,3]

Image Analysis

3 images
Translucent cantilever heel leather mules Women product image (primary)
01

Product

Right-side profile of a single slip-on mule showing a pointed black leather upper and a curved translucent cantilever heel with a flat black sole visible underneath.

  • View and orientationRight-side profile of one mule, shoe is centered and shown in full from toe to heel with medial side toward viewer.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Upper material and finishSingle-piece black leather upper with a smooth, slightly pebbled surface and a low-cut vamp that covers the instep.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Toe shapeElongated pointed toe that tapers to a narrow tip.
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.45 · w 0.33 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Heel designSculptural cantilever heel made of a clear translucent material with a curved negative-space profile creating an arch between sole and heel tip.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.33 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Sole and weltThin flat black outsole visible along the full length of the shoe, with a slight lift at the heel where it meets the translucent heel.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.88 · h 0.09 (high)
  • Interior/footbedOpen back mule with a short interior lip at the heel; interior footbed visible only as a narrow black strip.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and a faint cast shadow beneath the shoe.

  • BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop filling the frame.
  • Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a soft shadow directly under the shoe and subtle reflections on the translucent heel.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Image framingShoe positioned horizontally across the lower half of the image with ample empty space above.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.48 (high)

Colors

black· upper#131314clear/translucent· translucent heel#1C1B1Cblack· sole edge#0E0E11
Translucent cantilever heel leather mules Women product image 2
02

Product

Close-up of two black slip-on mules showing the upper leather vamp and the sculptural translucent cantilever heels with a hollowed curved profile.

  • Upper materialSmooth black leather upper with a slightly pebbled texture, cut in a high vamp that covers the top of the foot and tapers toward the open back.
    2 regionsx 0.45 · y 0.15 · w 0.48 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (medium)
  • Heel constructionTranslucent sculptural cantilever heel with a curved, hollowed profile that creates a negative space arch between sole and heel; glossy, clear material shows subtle internal reflections.
    2 regionsx 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (medium)
  • Sole and edgeThin black sole visible at the bottom edge of the shoe, providing a defined silhouette between the translucent heel and the supporting surface.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Stitching detailVisible narrow topstitching along the upper edge of the vamp near the opening, matching the black upper.
    1 regionx 0.50 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (medium)

Other

Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background showing two shoes in a staggered side-by-side arrangement with soft shadows beneath.

  • Shot compositionTwo mules are placed side-by-side, the right shoe slightly forward of the left, photographed from a low side angle focusing on the heels.
  • BackgroundSmooth light gray background with even lighting and no visible props.
  • Shadows and reflectionsSoft cast shadows beneath each shoe and subtle reflections on the translucent heel surfaces, indicating directional studio lighting from above and slightly front.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.80 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Image cropClose-cropped on the rear and midsection of the shoes; toe areas are out of frame.

Colors

black· upper#0D0D0Etranslucent clear· heel#C4C4C4black· sole edge
Translucent cantilever heel leather mules Women product image 3
03

Product

Pair of black slip-on mules with pointed toes, open back and clear cantilever-style curved heels visible from an oblique front-right angle.

  • Overall silhouetteLow-cut, slip-on mule silhouette with a sharply pointed toe and open heel area; shown as a pair with left shoe foreground and right shoe slightly behind and to the right.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.18 · w 0.45 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Upper material and finishSmooth black leather upper with a soft sheen and subtle natural grain visible on the vamp and sides.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.55 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Pointed toePronounced pointed toe on each shoe with a smooth continuous vamp leading to the tip.
    2 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.62 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Open back and insoleOpen back with visible black insole that has a stitched perimeter and an embossed mark or logo on the heel area of the insole (illegible at this resolution).Partial
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.25 (medium); x 0.45 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (medium)
  • Cantilever heel shapeClear cantilever-style heel with an S-shaped curved profile that attaches under the midsole and supports a narrow rear platform piece.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.25 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Sole edgeThin black outsole visible along the perimeter of the pointed toe and extending toward the heel platform.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.68 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Stitching detailVisible topstitching around the insole perimeter and a single seam along the inner side of the upper near the instep.
    2 regionsx 0.45 · y 0.05 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (medium)
  • Small embossed insole text“Illegible embossed characters visible on the heel area of each insole.”Partial
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.50 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot on a light neutral grey background with soft shadows; two shoes arranged diagonally with front-left shoe foreground. Even diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights.

  • Background and surfaceUniform pale neutral grey background and floor with soft drop shadows beneath each shoe.
  • Shot compositionOblique front-right angle showing both shoes; left shoe positioned closer to camera and cropped slightly at the left edge of the frame.
  • Lighting and reflectionsDiffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights on the leather uppers and faint specular reflections on the clear heels.

Colors

black· upper (vamp and sides)translucent clear (cool tint)· cantilever heel

Variants

11 SKUs
All variants of Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4642243Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women - Black - 36CA$1,885.00Yes
4642244Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women - Black - 36½CA$1,885.00Yes
4642245Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women - Black - 37CA$1,885.00Yes
4642246Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women - Black - 37½CA$1,885.00Yes
4642247Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women - Black - 38CA$1,885.00Yes
4642248Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women - Black - 38½CA$1,885.00Yes
4642249Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women - Black - 39CA$1,885.00Yes
4642250Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women - Black - 39½CA$1,885.00Yes
4642251Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women - Black - 40CA$1,885.00Yes
4642252Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women - Black - 40½CA$1,885.00Yes
4642253Translucent Cantilever Heel Leather Mules Women - Black - 41CA$1,885.00Yes

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Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-footwear/designers/translucent-cantilever-heel-leather-mules-women--19054-70026401
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