Rick Owens
Concordians Platform Boots Men
CA$4,100.00CAD
In Stock
The Concordians Platform Boots Men by Rick Owens are tall, black leather platform boots made in Italy. They feature a 100% calf leather upper, footbed, and lining, a non-skid jagged outsole, and a back pull loop for easy on. The boots have a heel height of 5.5 inches (14 cm) and a platform height of 2.75 inches (7 cm), with a sculpted wedge sole and serrated tread.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Luxurious genuine leather upper, footbed, and lining
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- edgy, gothic, minimal, androgynous
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Black
Size
4041424345
Specifications
Androgynous platform boots with a dark, extravagant gothic aesthetic from Rick Owens.
Luxurious genuine leather, non-skid jagged outsole, back pull loop, included storage box and tote bag.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Luxurious genuine leather upper, footbed, and lining
- Style
- edgy, gothic, minimal, androgynous
- Occasion
- party, concert, festival
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- luxurious genuine leather upper, footbed, and lining
- non-skid jagged outsole
- back pull loop for easy on
- signature storage box included
- tote bag included
- made in Italy
- 5.5-inch heel (14 cm)
- 2.75-inch platform (7 cm)
- androgynous style
- dark extravagant aesthetic
- gothic-inspired design
Product Insights
Concordians Platform Boots Men by Rick Owens embody a cultural statement of oppositional mourning, rejecting good taste through an all-black, exaggerated platform silhouette derived from the Kiss boot but fitted with an industrial sole for factory stairs. Crafted from 100% vegetable-tanned waxed grained calf leather from the Concordia factory in Italy, the boots require a few weeks of break-in to mold as a unified system and size down one full size for proper fit. The 2.75-inch effective incline suits short events but not all-day standing, while the wide platform and non-skid outsole provide stable footing, and the leather develops personalized creases and burnished patina over time.
Verified claims
- Cultural statement
- Platform and all-black design reject good taste and invoke oppositional mourning.
- Heritage
- Name derived from factory town where Owens immersed; silhouette evolves Kiss boot with industrial sole.
- Design lineage
- Replicates Kiss boot height and inclination but with an industrial sole for factory stairs.
- Design philosophy
- Black leather and exaggerated platforms continue Owens' use of oppositional mourning dress and anti-good-taste statements.
- Boot design
- Recreates Kiss boot height with industrial sole for stable stairs.
- Break-in
- The all-calf construction requires a few weeks of break-in to mold as a unified system.
- Durability
- Denser calf leather resists tearing under the 14 cm heel and platform walk.
- Aging
- Calf leather develops personalized creases and a burnished patina over time.
- Texture
- Calf leather's finer grain provides a smoother, more refined surface.
- Leather
- 100% calf leather, vegetable-tanned waxed grained calfskin from the Concordia factory in Italy.
- Sizing
- Size down one full size from your usual men's shoe size for a proper break-in fit.
- Effective incline
- 2.75-inch effective incline suits short events but not all-day standing.
- Stability
- Wide platform and non-skid outsole provide stable, secure footing.
- Factory origin
- Named after the Italian factory town; Owens slept on a couch there for five years.
- Design legacy
- Recreates the Kiss boot height with an industrial sole — a statement against good taste.
Product record
- Title
- Concordians Platform Boots Men
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 4100 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Calf leather quality and how it ages
- Expect a stiff first week that transforms into a personalized, second-skin fit after several weeks of regular wear, as the calf leather slowly softens and molds to the arch and ankle — a hallmark of the Rick Owens boot experience that rewards patience.
- The Concordians name is a direct nod to the Italian factory town of Concordia, where Rick Owens has rooted his production for over 22 years — the boots are shaped by the same industrial craft rhythm the designer absorbed while sleeping on a factory-office couch for five years to internalize the production schedule.
- Every component that touches the foot — upper, lining, and sock — is cut from calf leather, which means the boots break in as a unified system and the lining molds to the foot in sync with the upper, avoiding the friction mismatch of a leather upper over synthetic lining.
- On a per-square-inch basis, calf leather is denser and has greater tensile strength than cowhide because the young animal’s hide hasn’t stretched and expanded, so these boots resist tearing and hold their shape under the stress of the 14cm heel and platform walk.
- Calf leather’s compact fiber network yields a more controlled aging pattern — flex creases deepen in a personalized map rather than cracking, and the surface gradually develops a burnished, lived-in patina that amplifies the boot’s gothic minimalism without looking sloppy.
- Calf leather brings a tighter, more compact grain than adult cowhide because the animal’s hair follicles are closer together at a younger age, giving these boots a smoother, more refined surface that reads as deliberately luxurious rather than rugged.
What justifies the $4100 price tag
- Rick Owens describes these as "Factory boots" that recreate the height and inclination of his signature Kiss boots but with an extra stable industrial sole for steady footing on factory stairs — meaning the boot is a direct evolution of a storied Rick Owens silhouette, engineered for a fictional utility that adds conceptual value.
- The upper is cut from vegetable-tanned waxed grained calfskin, a labor-intensive leather that uses natural tannins and a wax drumming process to develop a deep, uneven patina over time — buyers are paying for leather that will look more individual and lived-in with each wear, not a uniform finished surface.
- The boots are named after Concordia, the small industrial Italian town where Rick Owens has run his factory for 22 years — the collection is styled as an autobiographical reflection on that cloistered, production-immersed life, so the price carries a story-of-making narrative that separates this from anonymous luxury platforms.
How these boots embody Rick Owens' design vision
- Owens’ use of all-black draws on a tradition of oppositional dress and historical mourning rituals, turning the Concordians boot’s monochrome leather into a silent act of refusal — the darkness is a cultural text as much as an aesthetic.
- The Concordians boot directly reinterprets the iconic Kiss boot’s height and inclination, but replaces the original heel with an extra-stable industrial sole designed for factory stairs — so the dramatic runway silhouette is grounded in a practical, workwear-informed stomp.
- The boot is named after Concordia, the small Italian industrial town where Owens’ factory has been located for 22 years, making the FW25 collection a direct reflection on the discipline of traveling there in 'studious isolation' — buying the boot is buying a piece of that narrative.
- Owens explicitly wears platforms as a 'statement against good taste,' calling them 'ridiculous' yet empowering — the Concordians boot embodies that rejection of conventional refinement and his commitment to a silhouette that asserts radical self-expression for anyone who feels like an outsider.
How the platform shape affects comfort and walk
- With a 5.5-inch heel offset by a 2.75-inch platform, the foot sits at roughly a 2.75-inch incline — categorizing this as a medium-pitch platform (2–3 inches) that is manageable for several hours of wear but still transfers meaningful forefoot pressure, making these boots better suited to events and short walks than all-day standing.
- The thick 2.75-inch platform inherently offers a broader sole surface than a standard stiletto, distributing body weight more evenly across the foot and reducing the wobbly sensation typical of narrow high heels — a design principle that makes these high-platform boots feel more grounded and secure when walking, even at a 5.5-inch total height.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-side view of a tall black leather platform boot with a high sculpted wedge sole, pull tab at the rear, visible panel stitching, rounded toe, and a serrated outsole edge.
- Upper shaftTall single-piece-looking shaft in matte black leather or leather-like material with a plain top edge and a narrow vertical seam at the rear leading into a pull tab loop.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.46 · h 0.55 (high) - Pull tabLooped pull tab extending above the rear of the shaft, made from the same dark material and forming an oval loop.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.01 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Vamp and panel stitchingSmooth rounded vamp with vertical decorative or structural stitch lines running from near the ankle up the shaft and a patched quarter panel around the rear side, all in matching dark thread visible as subtle raised lines.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.35 · w 0.34 · h 0.40 (high) - Toe shapeRounded, slightly elongated toe box that integrates smoothly into the vamp without visible toe cap seams.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.45 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Layered midsole trimThin contrasting trim line running along the top edge of the sole between the upper and the platform, appearing slightly lighter than the rest of the shoe.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.63 · w 0.60 · h 0.07 (high) - Sculpted platform wedgeMassive sculpted platform made of a dense matte material with a curved upper contour and a faceted lower body that tapers inward toward the sole base.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.66 · w 0.74 · h 0.28 (high) - Serrated outsoleDeep sawtooth or serrated tread along the outsole front and rear edges visible as repeating triangular teeth at the bottom edge of the platform.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.92 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft drop shadow beneath the sole; image shows the right-side profile of the boot centered in frame.
- Shot compositionRight-side profile of the boot fills the vertical center of the image with even spacing around the product and the entire boot visible from toe to top of pull tab.
- Background and shadowUniform pale gray background with a soft oval shadow directly under the platform indicating studio lighting from above.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-lit image with clear edges and visible texture on the upper material.
Colors
matte black· upper (shaft and vamp)#1B1A16light gray trim· midsole trimcharcoal black· platform wedge and outsole#13120E- Upper shaftTall single-piece-looking shaft in matte black leather or leather-like material with a plain top edge and a narrow vertical seam at the rear leading into a pull tab loop.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a pair of tall black platform boots showing the shaft backs, pull tabs, vertical seams, and exaggerated wedge platform soles with a strap detail across the heel area.
- Rear shaft geometryTall straight boot shafts rising from the heel with a rectangular pull tab extending above the top edge on each boot; shafts display a central vertical seam and horizontal seam near the top.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.66 (high) - Pull tabWide rectangular pull tab of the same material stitched to the back top of each shaft, extending upward and visible from rear.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Stitching detailVisible topstitching along the central vertical seam and along panel joins on the rear of each shaft in a slightly lighter tone than the leather.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.50 (medium) - Heel strap detailA horizontal strap-like band wraps around the rear where the shaft meets the platform on each boot; the band projects slightly outward over the platform edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.55 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.55 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Platform sole geometryVery high wedge/platform sole with a trapezoidal block profile narrowing slightly toward the top and a pronounced flat base; rear faces angle inward forming a pyramid-like silhouette.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.56 · w 0.48 · h 0.42 (high) - Material finishUpper appears to be a matte or lightly textured black leather or leather-like material; platform sole appears to be a dense matte rubber or synthetic material in a matching dark tone.
Other
Studio product shot showing both boots on a neutral light-gray background with even frontal lighting and soft shadows under the soles; image is cropped to show boots from top of shafts to base of platforms.
- Shot compositionTwo boots placed side by side, full rear view, centered in frame with consistent spacing between them and visible cropped floor area beneath platforms.
- Background and lightingUniform light-gray background with soft, diffuse lighting that produces subtle soft shadows under the platform soles and minimal specular highlights on the upper.
Colors
matte black· upper (shaft and pull tab)#1B1A16dark charcoal· platform sole#252422- Rear shaft geometryTall straight boot shafts rising from the heel with a rectangular pull tab extending above the top edge on each boot; shafts display a central vertical seam and horizontal seam near the top.
- 03
Product
Front-facing view of a pair of tall black platform boots showing squared toes, smooth matte leather upper with U-shaped front panel topstitching, and very thick sculpted wedge platforms with serrated lower edges.
- Toe shapeProminent squared toe box with smooth, unbroken leather surface at the front of each boot.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.58 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.34 · h 0.32 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth matte black leather upper with subtle natural grain and low sheen.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (medium) - Front shaft stitching panelU-shaped stitched panel on the front of each shaft that follows the instep and is topstitched with visible seam line.
2 regions
x 0.51 · y 0.19 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.42 (high) - Platform constructionVery thick sculpted wedge platforms with a stepped midsole ridge and an angular sloped profile rising toward the heel.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.66 · w 0.46 · h 0.34 (high) - Serrated outsole edgeLower edge of the platform has a serrated tooth-like pattern visible at the front perimeter.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.92 · w 0.36 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.92 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (medium) - Midsole trimRaised midsole rim surrounding the top edge of the platform with a slightly different finish, creating a visible thin border between upper and platform.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light gray background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows visible beneath the platforms. Image shows only the front portions of both boots, cropped near the top of the shafts.
- Shot compositionTight front-frontal composition showing both boots angled slightly inward; shafts are cropped near the top edge of the frame.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even studio lighting producing subtle shadows under the platform soles.
- Image limitationsOnly external front-facing surfaces are visible; inner side and rear details of boots are not shown.
Colors
matte black· upper leather#1E1D1Bcharcoal black· platform sole#141413dark gray trim· midsole trim#2B2A26- Toe shapeProminent squared toe box with smooth, unbroken leather surface at the front of each boot.
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Q&A
2 answered- How does the sizing run compared to standard men's shoe sizes? Should I size up or down?
- Based on general feedback from Rick Owens customers, these boots run large. We recommend sizing down one full size from your usual men's shoe size. For example, if you typically wear a US 10, try size 41.
- What are the recommended care instructions for the leather to maintain its appearance?
- For genuine leather boots, we recommend cleaning with a soft damp cloth and using a quality leather conditioner to maintain suppleness. Avoid excessive moisture and store in the included dust bag and storage box. For deep cleaning or stubborn stains, consult a leather care specialist.