Rick Owens DRKSHDW High Top Sneakers Black White

This is the brand’s signature tall lace-up sneaker, built in black canvas with an extended tongue that carries printed white text along the back panel. The shaft runs boot-height, laced with cream cord all the way up through a long row of eyelets, while a cream rubber toe cap and thick platform sole anchor the black canvas. Compared to a standard high-top, the tongue and shaft height push this well past the ankle, closer to a boot than a sneaker in practice. It’s one of the most recognizable shapes in Rick Owens’s DRKSHDW range, built on sturdy canvas rather than leather or suede.

Built From Heavy Canvas

The upper is a sturdy, densely woven canvas rather than a lighter sneaker fabric, giving it enough structure to hold the tall shaft upright without collapsing. The printed tongue panel is the only graphic element against an otherwise plain black construction.

Specs

Fabric/Material: Heavy canvas upper, rubber toe cap and platform sole
Key design details: Extended printed tongue, boot-height lace-up shaft, cream rubber toe cap, two-tier platform sole
Closures: Lace-up
Fit: True to size, boot-height shaft
Color: Black with white/cream sole, laces and print
Size: True to size, order your regular shoe size

Wearing the Full Shaft Height

Tuck slim pants into the shaft to show off the full lace-up run, or leave pants over the top for a more casual look. Either way, the platform sole adds enough height that sizing down slightly is worth considering if you’re between sizes.

The Shape the Range Is Known For

This tall canvas high-top is one of the most recognizable silhouettes to come out of the brand’s DRKSHDW line, and it holds up as a daily-wear option despite the dramatic shaft height. Check the rest of the Rick Owens Shoes range for the leather and colorway variations of the same construction. Add it to your cart while your size is in stock.