Rick Owens
Jumbo Lace Suede Low-Rise Sneaker Men
This men's low-rise sneaker from Rick Owens features a genuine suede upper, padded footbed, and a rubber shark-tooth outsole. Designed with oversized XL laces and a thick platform sole, it draws its rounded toe silhouette from basketball footwear. Made in Italy, the shoe includes a signature dust bag.
- Material
- Genuine suede upper, rubber outsole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- streetwear, edgy, gothic, minimalist, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Specifications
Low-top sneaker with oversized laces and thick shark-tooth outsole, crafted from genuine suede.
Oversized jumbo laces, padded footbed, rubber shark-tooth outsole for traction, and Italian craftsmanship.
- Material
- Genuine suede upper, rubber outsole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- streetwear, edgy, gothic, minimalist, sporty
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- XL laces
- thick outsole
- low round-toe design
- genuine suede upper
- padded footbed
- rubber shark-tooth outsole
- made in Italy
- signature dust bag included
- low-rise silhouette
- basketball-inspired design
- monumental fit
- gothic-style monochromatic aesthetic
Product Insights
The Jumbo Lace Suede Low-Rise Sneaker Men by Rick Owens leverages the design heritage of 2010s Lanvin-era hype, offering a high-resale, insider appeal that splits opinion equally among collectors. Its oversized, user-replaceable laces are the intentional focal point, balanced by a shark-tooth outsole that provides functional grip and a lighter, more architectural feel than bulky competitors like the Balenciaga Triple S. The tradeoff: the divisive jumbo lace design and rocker-bottom sole sacrifice plush cushioning for all-day walkability and higher resale value, marking this as a second or third Rick Owens purchase that signals avant-garde commitment. Sizing runs large (size down half a size; wide feet stay true to size), and styling with wide-legged pants offsets the exaggerated silhouette, while the smaller cap toe and narrower sole yield a more feminine look than Geobasket or Ramones. Durability is enhanced by reinforced eyelets and swappable laces, with care requiring dry brushing, eraser, and suede spray.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Rooted in 2010s Lanvin lace hype, it commands high resale, appeals to insiders, and splits opinions.
- Design execution
- Oversized laces are the intentional focal point, with reinforced eyelets and a balancing outsole, and are user-swappable.
- Sole performance
- Shark-tooth sole provides functional grip and a lighter, architectural feel than bulky competitors.
- Community perception
- Divides fans 50/50; usually a second or third Rick Owens buy, marking insider commitment.
- Sizing
- Runs large; size down half a size.
- Silhouette
- Shark-tooth outsole provides grounded balance and an architectural feel against the exaggerated upper.
- Resale value
- Holds higher resale value and lower depreciation than Balenciaga Triple S.
- Comfort
- Lighter and more walkable for daily wear than Balenciaga Triple S.
- Positioning
- Less over-the-top than Balenciaga and signals insider avant-garde taste.
- Fit
- Wide feet: stay true to size; round toe box and suede stretch help.
- Underfoot feel
- Rocker-bottom sole trades plush cushioning for all-day walkability.
- Traction
- Shark-tooth outsole provides sufficient grip on concrete and asphalt.
- Long-term value
- Higher resale value than trend-driven competitors; jumbo lace design divides collectors.
- Lace system
- Jumbo laces are user-replaceable; owners swap for hex or classic styles.
- Fashion context
- Often a second Rick Owens purchase, tied to mid-2010s Lanvin-era hype.
- Care
- Care involves dry brushing, eraser, and suede spray; avoid water.
- Lace swap
- Owners swap jumbo laces to change the shoe's look from bold to understated.
- Jumbo laces
- Oversized laces are a headline design feature that reads as intentionally bold, and are user-replaceable.
- Market reception
- The jumbo lace design splits opinion among collectors.
- Durability
- User-replaceable laces with reinforced eyelets improve longevity.
- Outsole durability
- The shark-tooth outsole is solid rubber and should hold up well on concrete and asphalt.
- Low-rise silhouette
- The low-rise variant pairs the bulbous jumbo lace with a lower, round-toe silhouette.
Product record
- Title
- Jumbo Lace Suede Low-Rise Sneaker Men
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 1200 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Swap laces for a custom look
The jumbo laces on these Rick Owens sneakers are user-replaceable, so you can switch them out whenever you want a different style. Wearers in the Rick Owens community routinely swap between jumbo, hex, and classic laces on the same pair to change up the look.[1]
Styling the oversized laces as part of the look
These Rick Owens Jumbo Lace suede low-rise sneakers are built around a bold, chunky look, and the extra-long laces can be left hanging off to the side as a styling choice. One Reddit commenter who tried them on in store liked that the hanging laces add to the design and, in his view, balance out the big soles, calling the look cartoonish without being too over the top. Styling guides note that the jumbo laces pair well with chunky Mega Bumper soles, while standard soles don't always carry the same visual weight.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Jumbo Lace Suede Low-Rise Sneaker Men: Choose this if you want a bold, low-rise basketball-inspired sneaker with oversized fat, sculpted laces, a genuine suede upper, and a thick cream platform sole with Rick Owens' signature rubber shark-tooth tread. The padded footbed, Italian craftsmanship, included signature dust bag, and user-replaceable jumbo laces (which the community routinely swaps for hex or classic laces) add practical appeal, and it is offered in sizes 40 through 45. Be aware the jumbo-lace look is genuinely polarizing even within the Rick Owens community — collector polls land roughly 50/50, with some calling the laces fake-looking or bloated — though one wearer found the look cartoonish but not over the top and liked that the laces can hang to the side to balance the big soles.[1,2,3,4] | Geth Megalace® Sneaker Men: Choose this if you want Rick Owens' maximalist, deconstructed take on a runner in black, with wide beige crossover laces wrapping the vamp and heel and a thick sculpted off-white platform sole made of 100% EVA with a non-skid finish. It pairs a 100% cow leather upper with a calfskin lining and padded leather-topped footbed, is made in Italy, and comes in sizes 40 through 46 in black only. One wearer notes they feel more like leather shoes than sneakers, though they expect them to break in easily and mold to the foot.[5,6,7,8,9] | Nubuck Low-Top Sneaker Men: Choose this if you want a Rick Owens low-top sneaker with a suede upper, genuine leather lining and footbed, and a thermoplastic rubber shark-tooth outsole, made in Italy. It comes in a brown colorway in European sizes 40 through 46, with spare laces and a signature storage bag included. Note that the composition section lists the upper as suede while the feature list calls it genuine leather, so the exact material naming is not fully reconciled by the retailer.[10] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Lateral side view of a low-rise suede sneaker with a rounded rubber toe cap, thick cream platform sole, oversized beige rope laces threaded through large metal eyelets, and visible suede upper with topline and stitched panels.
- Overall silhouetteLow-rise left sneaker shown in lateral profile with a rounded toe, low ankle cut, and pronounced platform sole.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.34 · w 0.90 · h 0.44 (high) - Upper materialSuede upper in a medium brown tone with a soft nap visible across the side panel and heel area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.37 (high) - Topline and heelLow curved topline with a slightly raised heel counter seam and visible stitching along the collar edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.36 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - LacingOversized braided rope laces in a light beige color threaded through large circular metal eyelets and tied in a loose knot across the vamp.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.33 · h 0.25 (high) - EyeletsLarge silver-toned metal eyelets set into the suede along the lacing row.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.41 · w 0.26 · h 0.17 (high) - Lace aglet detailSmall black plastic lace aglet with a metallic gold-colored tip visible on the upper knot.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Toe capOff-white rounded rubber toe cap covering the front of the shoe, distinct from the suede vamp by color and material.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Platform soleThick cream-colored platform sole with a horizontal stitched midsole detail and a serrated zigzag tread at the outsole edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.66 · w 0.90 · h 0.20 (high) - StitchingVisible tonal stitching where the suede upper meets the sole and along the vamp panel seams.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.55 · w 0.45 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow beneath the sole; shoe centered horizontally and cropped with space above.
- Background and shadowEven light gray seamless backdrop with a soft diffuse shadow directly under the sole indicating studio lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionLateral profile shot of the left shoe occupying the lower central portion of the frame with generous headroom.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear fine detail of suede texture and stitching.
Colors
medium brown suede· suede upper#5C4C43light beige· rope laces#EBD4C4cream· rubber soleoff-white· toe cap#C3C3C3silver· eyeletsblack with gold tip· lace aglet- Overall silhouetteLow-rise left sneaker shown in lateral profile with a rounded toe, low ankle cut, and pronounced platform sole.
- 02
Product
Rear-quarter view of a pair of low-rise suede sneakers showing dark brown suede uppers, thick cream-colored platform rubber soles, beige rope laces and metal eyelets; visible center-back seam and topline stitching.
- Overall viewPair of low-rise sneakers shown from the rear-quarter angle focusing on the heel and collar areas of both shoes; toes are out of frame toward the top.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - Upper materialSoft nap suede uppers in a dark brown shade with visible suede texture and uniform finish across heels and quarters.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.48 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.44 (high) - Center-back seamVertical stitched seam running down the center of the right shoe heel panel.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.45 (high) - Topline and collarLow-cut collar with rounded topline; inner collar interior appears dark/black and contrasts with suede exterior.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.24 · w 0.38 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsThick beige rope laces visible at the collar area threaded through large silver metal D-ring style eyelets; two small round metal ventilation eyelets visible on the inner side of the left shoe quarter.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Midsole and outsoleThick cream-colored platform rubber midsole with a slightly recessed channel detail near the top and a ridged tread visible at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.88 · h 0.28 (high) - Stitching detailVisible single-line stitching around the topline and along the heel seam matching upper color.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Inner liningInterior lining appears smooth and black, visible inside both collars.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a uniform pale gray background, soft even lighting and subtle soft shadows under the shoes; composition crops toes and focuses on heels.
- BackgroundPlain pale gray seamless background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows beneath the midsoles and minimal specular highlights on metal eyelets and rubber edges.
- Shot compositionClose crop focused on the rear and outer quarters of both shoes; front/toe areas are outside the frame.
- Image qualitySharp focus on suede texture and sole edges with no visible noise or blur.
Colors
dark brown suede· suede upper#4D3B32cream· rubber midsole and outsolelight beige· laces#EDEDEDsilver metallic· metal eyeletsblack· inner lining#120E0A- Overall viewPair of low-rise sneakers shown from the rear-quarter angle focusing on the heel and collar areas of both shoes; toes are out of frame toward the top.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-rise suede sneakers showing both shoes, thick woven laces, cream toe caps and visible aglets.
- Overall orientationPair of sneakers shown from above with toes at the top of the image and heels at the bottom, both shoes fully visible and parallel.
- Upper materialSuede upper covering the vamp and sides in a dark taupe / brown shade with visible soft nap texture.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.43 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.43 · h 0.60 (high) - Toe capSmooth cream-colored rounded rubber toe cap covering the frontmost top of each shoe above the suede.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.37 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.03 · w 0.37 · h 0.20 (high) - LacesThick, flat woven laces in a light beige color, arranged in wide crisscross loops across each tongue and appearing oversized relative to the shoe.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high) - Lace agletsShort cylindrical black aglets at the ends of the laces visible near the topmost lace crossings.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.23 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.23 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - EyeletsMetal-ring eyelets visible at the side of the lacing area where laces pass through the suede.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.82 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - TongueSuede tongues under the laces that match the upper in color and texture, partially visible beneath the woven laces.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.30 · w 0.35 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.30 · w 0.35 · h 0.30 (high) - Inner insole markingFaint cursive logo or script visible on the inner sole of each shoe but not legible at this resolution.Partial
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.65 · w 0.23 · h 0.27 (medium); x 0.57 · y 0.65 · w 0.23 · h 0.27 (medium)
Other
Neutral light gray background with soft top-down studio lighting and subtle shadows under the shoes; image is centered and uncropped.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting from above producing gentle shadows inside the shoe openings and slight cast shadows beneath the shoes.
- Shot compositionTop-down composition centered on both shoes with small margin of background around the pair.
Colors
dark taupe· suede upper#6C5C53cream· toe cap and sole edgelight beige· laces#D3C4B4black· aglets#23130C
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4651996 | Jumbo Lace Suede Low-Rise Sneaker Men - 40 | CA$1,200.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4651997 | Jumbo Lace Suede Low-Rise Sneaker Men - 41 | CA$1,200.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4651998 | Jumbo Lace Suede Low-Rise Sneaker Men - 42 | CA$1,200.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4651999 | Jumbo Lace Suede Low-Rise Sneaker Men - 43 | CA$1,200.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4652000 | Jumbo Lace Suede Low-Rise Sneaker Men - 44 | CA$1,200.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4652001 | Jumbo Lace Suede Low-Rise Sneaker Men - 45 | CA$1,200.00 | Out of Stock |
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/Rickowens, r/FashionRepsReddit users have mixed feelings about the Rick Owens Jumbo Lace sneakers, with some praising the exaggerated cartoonish look and others finding the jumbo laces unappealing.
Opinions are divided; several users dislike the jumbo laces and bulky design, while others appreciate the unique silhouette and styling potential.
Themes
Use Cases
- Paired with wide-legged pants for a balanced silhouette
- Statement sneaker for casual, fashion-forward outfits
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Balenciaga sneakers
The Jumbo Lace sneakers are seen as cartoonish but less over-the-top than Balenciaga designs.
Source Threads
User shares positive in-store experience with Jumbo Lace sneakers
I tried these on in store and absolutely loved the look, they look cartoonish but not too over the top like balenci, I like that the laces can hang off to the side and adds more to it and balances out the big soles
u/AnswerDear9723r/RickowensView thread →