Skip to main content
SoleFeedSF
Buyer's Guide

Rick Owens Concordians Review & Sizing Guide

Published Updated

The Rick Owens Concordians is a current designer sneaker from the autobiographical Fall/Winter 2025 collection, worth buying only if Rick Owens proportions already fit your wardrobe and a sale eases the steep price.

Shop all

Key facts

Popularity
Niche cult demand, weak mainstream sneaker visibility.
Comfort
Spongy insole helps, base ride stays firm.
Fit
Usually true to size; slight snugness before break-in.
Value
Retail is steep; 40-50% sale windows matter.
Use case
Avant-casual outfits, daily rotation, collector styling.

Full breakdown

The Concordians is a current Rick Owens sneaker, shown as part of the autobiographical Fall/Winter 2025 collection and sitting within the designer's ongoing DRKSHDW-adjacent footwear language. It is a newer, lower-profile shape next to Owens' long-established Ramones, extending his recognizable dark, exaggerated proportion into a fresh silhouette aimed at buyers already invested in the Rick Owens wardrobe.

FAQ

Does the Rick Owens Concordians fit true to size?

Order true to size with the expectation of a slightly snug start; a Rick Owens sizing discussion backs a true-to-size call for the brand's lows. The full-grain leather and suede upper feels tight before break-in, then settles. If you are new to Rick Owens fit, try a pair on first.

Is the Concordians comfortable for daily wear?

It is wearable for daily fashion use but not a plush comfort shoe. The EVA sole and spongy insole help, while the base ride stays firm, as owner discussion of newer colorways reflects. It suits going out and avant-casual outfits; pack a softer shoe for heavy mileage.

Why choose the Concordians over the Rick Owens Ramones?

Pick the Concordians when you want a newer, lower-profile Rick Owens shape. The model features in the Fall/Winter 2025 collection and fits the brand's current designer-footwear role. The Ramones remains the safer, more recognizable Rick entry point; buy the Concordians only if you already own Rick pieces and want the newer shape, and wait for a 40-50% sale either way.

Does the full-grain leather build change how the Concordians wear?

Yes; the full-grain leather and suede make the shoe feel more substantial than a canvas sneaker, as owners note in a first-pair impression of the model, helping it hold Rick Owens proportions with wide trousers. That construction also explains the snug early feel.

Who should avoid the Concordians?

Skip the Concordians if you want easy styling, low retail risk, or immediate softness. The price is steep, the firm ride frustrates comfort-first buyers, and the Rick Owens shape looks out of place in standard sneaker outfits, a point clear in community pushback on the brand's aesthetic. The Maison Margiela Replica is a cleaner luxury alternative.