/fa/ - Fashion

>>8105722
>everyone has their own taste

those arent even geos moron

short version, distegarding the luxe materials et al - the flamboyancy is one of the reasons people buy geobaskets. there are simply no sneakers like them.

>>8105727
those are the older geobaskets you dumb cunt. 'dunks' is simply a nickname.

It's called an opinion.

>>8105739
>believing this

>everyone has their own tastes
Lol, well there's your answer but let's carry on.

>his products seem too flamboyant
I think certain people enjoy that OP. In fact I know people do.

>lets look at the geobaskets
They're not geobaskets but alright.

>look like moon boots
Look LIKE, or are? People like you annoy me, due to the fact you see something slightly beyond your average item, and then boom you relate it to something completely irrelevant.
They're not moon boots.

>that stupidly long shoelace
You're describing something whilst insulting it at the same time. What's the point?

>is there something that I'm missing?
Probably yeah, or you just dislike them.

>I just don't see the appeal
Then you don't see it. Rick isn't for everyone.

>>8105727
Dunks are an argot for a specific era of geobaskets, moron.

Either way, as just mentioned, Rick has pretty specific appeal in being very focused on alternative design and luxe materials - combined with the presence and association with the brand (the actual ethos behind the design.)

>>8105748
It's a fact.

I'd love to get a pair, but I can't justify that purchase since I work away from home for 28 days and I'm only home for 14 days after that. Im a self conscious manlet so I don't go party often or even stroll Manhattan streets just to show off my fits. So I'm just gonna get some custom black and white Nike AF1 highs. S-s-sorry Rick...

>>8105722
Gay.

>>8105722
They're objectively the best sneaker ever designed.

Everyone keeps saying
>Everyone has different taste.
I understand that, I just want to see what the appeal is.
For example. I like Fred Perry suede sneakers. Why? Because they're comfortable, light, match with all of my pants and they're pretty cheap. They're also understated, which I like. I like dressing well without shouting out about it. That's their appeal to me.

Now please, your turn.

I do agree that geos are ugly but I still like a lot of other stuff Rick does.

>>8105758
AF1s look like shit in any colourway except for solid black or solid white

Rick Owens appeals to "avant-garde" "holier-than-thou" psuedo-intellectuals in their 20's. Ironically, the people who so love him and his "anti logo'd" clothes are telling themselves that they're not a billboard, when really Rick Owens pieces are almost more identifiable than say Gucci. It's that whole, "I don't want it to look like I want attention, but I secretly really want attention.." thing.

When I first ordered my geos, I was a bit skeptical. I wasn't sure if they would look that good in person, or if I was convinced they look good due to all the hype and proffesssional photography.
I had them shipped to a buddy's house since I couldnt pick up the package at my place. When I went to get the package, he was having a get together with about 15 people. When I opened the box and took the sneakers out, I have to say, I was very impressed with it. Not to sound weird, but they even smelled good. I worked stock for a shoe store that had some pretty high end stuff (KVA, McQueen, etc.) and the geos are all quality.
The reception was pretty good. I have had people call say "oooohh look at those pumps/ high tops." I have had people call them moon boots and compare them to Marty McFlys' sneakers.
I dont even wear them with all black and white. Just with my usual jeans and hoody. I have recieved looks from a few people as I walked by. I haven't recieved any negative attention, including phony compliments.

>That stupidly long shoelace that most people tie around their calf is annoying as well

I agree with this. If you tie it around the shoe, it makes it pretty tedious to untie and unzip out of them.I just tie the laces around the massive tongue.

Hey guys. I'm looking to cop a pair of Dunks or Geobasket's in size 42-43.

Anyone with a used pair at a relatively decent price?

Can also trade with cash. Have a couple pairs of Perfect AF1's. Meme shoe's with cash for meme shoes.

>>8106516

Two pairs of perfectly yellowed AF1's I might mention. The mids in the pic and a pristine pair of lows.

>>8105764
Are those dreamboxes?

>>8106516
what has this world come to

>>8105722

It's bold without being loud.

>>8106507

what the fuck is this comment

>>8106503
lol it literally has nothing to do with any of that

Well, they apply to a person who's looking to create a specific silhouette. When it comes to adding weight to the foot area, the geobasket is really a great sneaker. They are a really noticeable statement piece too, and can really add a bit of flare to a fit that works within the boundaries of the style so as to not be too flamboyant.

This fit in particular is a good example, the chunkiness of the shoe mirrors the chunkiness of the upper half. It's really easy to mess up an oversized/exaggerated silhouette by having shoes that are too slim or small, creating a bad tapering effect on the lower half.

thats my 2c at least.

>>8106503
>insulting "psuedo-intellectuals"
>posts some made-up bullshit psychology about attention problems to justify why they like the things they do, completely ignoring the fact that they may like it because it's actually good/quality clothing
oh u

>>8105785
Geos were created by Rick because he wanted a very over-the-top, highly exaggerate version of a basketball sneaker. The aesthetic appeal of the generic basketball sneaker was that they were relatively large, clunky, and overprotective of the foot. Rick purposefully went overboard with this idea and created a "sneaker" (or more so a boot) that encapsulated this aesthetic to a greater degree: an overbearing silhouette meant to intimidate the eye.

People find appeal in this, but they also have their own reasons for liking them. It may be because they simply like large shoes, or they love a dirty, well-aged leather sneaker/boot, or they support the designer, etc. I myself dislike them because I can't pull off mid/high top shoes, but I can understand why people like them.

What would a Rick Owens moon boot be like?

I copped '09 geo's yesterday for $460

>can't wait for my af1's

>>8106523
nope

they look like shit in that photo though lol

he's been using different types of leather for his shoes

can't say i'm a fan of those

>>8105745
#rekt
Fuck you OP

We're not forcing geos down your throat

>>8106590
like a geobasket
only smaller

This board is just brandwashed into sucking Rick Owen's dick. 10-20 years down the line people will look back at these horrid clown shoes and laugh their asses off. Seriously. These are shit.

Hard to pull off, wear them if you're literally gorgeous. Otherwise you're just gonna look like a degenerate swagfag weeaboo pleb

i prefer these, they are less HUEG

I agree with OP. Geos are pretty hideous. What's with the tongue being so fucking long? What the fuck?

Geobaskets are hideous

Dunks, however, are sick

ps Ramones are the worst

>>8108799
Yeah, that's just a production mistake, he fucks up every gosh dang time and makes the tongue too long.

What an idiot, right? I mean how fucking dumb.
You'd think for a £700+ shoe he'd get it right, it's almost as if it's long on purpose.

Dumb prick.

>>8108831
>this shoe isn't ugly because it's really fucking expensive

lolk.

>>8108825
rip Benny Harvey

>>8108846
uhh implying he said that
>this shoes tongue is long because rick designed it long

>>8105722
>rick owen

>>8108212
Who said anyone was forcing anything upon me?

It's expensive and a good/epic meme, that's pretty much the end of it. 2012's Desert boots

Don't cop unless you want fellow autist to mire

If you can't see that the shoes in this pic aren't aesthetically superior to 99% of the footwear posted on /fa/, then you really shouldn't be posting on fashion boards.

>>8109104
usually what i'm dress in

>>8105722
>They sort of look like super hightop retro Nikes

implying that's a bad thing.

coming from someone who has owned multiple pairs of Rick footwear, currently owns two pairs of geos and will certainly cop more in the future-

they're just a sick design when it comes down to it. a vans sk8 hi (a classic in it's own right) on steroids and that doesn't even come close to describing the shoe. nobody else is putting stuff out like this. minimalist, yet iconic enough that you know exactly what it is. I also particularly enjoy the comfort and quality they offer, but design first and foremost. that's what I'm paying for.

doesn't bother me at all that these threads constantly exist because I'm sure most of the posters that trash the geo couldn't afford it in their wildest dreams anyway. if you had the money (and I mean, had money to burn, not just your paycheck for the month) it wouldn't be as big of a deal cashin out for a pair or two of these as some of you guys make it out to be.

it's trendy bullshit
Nothing more
like wearing your jeans backwards

>>8108484
>only buying clothes you think youd like 20 years from now
>implying your tastes dont change over 20 years
>implying youd have any idea howd you feel 20 years from now

congrats on the most insipid comment in the thread dipfuck

>>8109337
timeless fashion exist you fuckpuss

>>8109345

>>8109345

I think it's just 4chan really, i have yet to see a good fit with them that wouldn't look better with more generic shoes, rick owens isn't exactly the best designer i think most of it comes from the price point they see how much they cost and think they must be some cutting edge superior fashion design type shit and feel good about wearing thousand dollar shoes, they look like clown shoes to me lol.

>>8109399

>>8109251
I can't help but think they they look like those ugly Prada shoes with the 2 inch thick sole. They're just unsightly.

>>8109319
I never mentioned anything about the price. I have no problem shelling out cash for a good item, so long as I deem it to be worth it. I don't see what's iconic or minimalist about these shoes. An iconic and minimalist item to me would be a pair of Ray-Ban aviators. Sure there are other aviator sunglasses out there, but you can tell a pair are Ray-Bans with the slightest glance. Not because they're flashy, but because they're truly iconic. If anyone sees a pair of Ray-Bans on someone's face, they won't think "ugh, what are those?", which I imagine is what goes through peoples' minds when when see Geobaskets. Particularly people who don't know about Rick Owens, and trust me, they're the majority.

Well I think we've established they're the most polarising shoes ever made.

>>8109399
I sort of feel this way. I've seen $1200+ pairs of monk strap dress shoes that I would absolutely pay for if I could get my hands on them. That's part of the appeal to me; getting my hands on them. If a pair of shoes cost $1200, and you want to stand out in a good way, everyone and their mom shouldn't be wearing them. It's like the Rolex craze. They are nice watches, that is completely undeniable. But if you're going to spend that much on a watch, I'd imagine you'd want a little exclusivity.

>>8109907
Perhaps.

>>8109883
sure, but ray bans are mainstream. people outside of the internet know about them. they're not hard to obtain, you just need to pay the $ for them. it's like a pair of converse, or on a higher level, louis vuitton. everyone recognizes that pattern. it's nothing interesting, or exciting, just brands/ designs you've been conditioned to notice. you could argue that LV isn't fashionable, it's just a gaudy lazy print that anyone can look at and know you paid $$$ for, and since there's so much of it on pretty much everyone who has money, chances are, a lot of people wearing LV don't look good in it. that's not to say that there isn't a place for it, but it's not for everyone.

now, people in real life don't know about geobaskets because RO is a designer brand hyped through the internet and the only exposure you get of them is through this forced glorified perspective of tumblr outfits... but to a collective group of individuals on the internet, rick to us is legitimately how you see those raybans. there's cheaper hightops like supra, and shoes just as expensive like givenchy but there's nothing quite like rick's design, and if you admire it, you'll pay for it. you might think the design isn't fashionable and they just look like chunky shoes, and I can see that side of it easily. they honestly do on lots of people. their popularity is funny to me because a lot of people look dumb in their hype-y all money no style outfits, but they wear them proudly like some sort of rendition of LV print; they don't care what they look like with geos on, all that matters is that they're wearing them for e-props...

>>8110028
BUT there are a few people that make them look fantastic. they have the potential to look so futuristic and just out there and break necks. take away all the connotations you have about these from the internet about them being ridiculously expensive or "meme shoes" whatever these kids are calling them this week and you just have a unique design that either is or is not for you, but rick must be doing something right considering his success with this now staple design in his clothing company. they just fit in with a certain aesthetic so perfectly, in my opinion.

I'm an early 20-something with two pairs of these things and I wear them around other fashion-conscious 18-30 year olds both at my job and out and about in the city, and I get non-stop compliments on them. every day. I've only ever gotten one person who knew what they actually WERE (but he's a sufu user so I don't even think that counts) but I get genuine "wow, what kind of shoes are those?" all the time. there's just nothing like them, and if you can pull them off, they're truly something else. internet hype or no hype. only ever seen one other person in real life wearing rick, and that was in SF uniqlo. people act like EVERYONE has a pair of these. they're $1200 sneakers. no.

>>8110036
I appreciate your perspective on this.