I recently got mine fixed at the cobbler. He had to splice the heel just because I had so much heel drag but it still looks good/adds a “worn in” look to your wardrobe that just kind of makes me respect people more when they repair their shoes/clothes
It really doesn't take much, the material is so fragile that even just a handful of wears will do it. I'm amazed that to this day they still haven't addressed this and used a more durable material
@@RickOwensReviews Hi! Just a quick question. Is this the proper way to put heel taps? Because i will go to cobbler and i want them to put perfectly. Thank you!
Is it just me or did Rick intend to use the material for that matter? I feel like Rick had already thought of this and decided to go along with it to make the shoes look “better” the more it is worn. Maybe it’s a “wear is good” typa thing, like vintage 🤔
Wear is good on a product that lasts, this is going to far honestly. Rick 100% is aware of it since he uses a better sole on his older shoes like the dunks and I think vans and his current DRKSHDW shoes.
Makes no sense to use a material on an expensive ass shoe that wears out quicker than it needs to. Especially if the upper isn’t made shitty like the sole
@@cameron2900x 50% of the "value" of a luxury clothing item is the brand identity. People don't buy ricks looking for ideal pragmatic clothing. Lots of luxury clothing material & manufacturing DOES increase the usability of garments, however you're never going to get "$800 more quality" in your Ramones or Dunks vs a different shoe.
I don’t hate the worn in look, but vibram makes a white “mini ripple” sole that you can replace the stock sole with if you care. Replacing the sole before you eat into the midsole stripping could save you (because cobblers won’t be able to replace the stock stripping). Goods and Services in LA resoles with the vibram mini ripple and reconstructs the stripping with calf leather to match the OG look
I have had drkshdw babel Ramone's since 2020 as my daily shoe and they only now have any kind of semi bad heel drag. Still plenty of life even if I do nothing. Analyzing your walking style helps, maybe doing some tweaks here and there to walk in Rick's with ease and without damaging them so quickly.
I mean, drkshdw is a sister label not a cheaper line so drkshdw is made more for everyday use and the clothes are made for long days of listening to punkrock and drinking beer you know mainline is the more """avantgarde""" label
Mainline should use durable materials and be built to last, especially for the price. They should both be top quality and be able to withstand years of wear
@@RickOwensReviews to my understanding the mainline sacrifices durability for aesthetic and drkshdw sacrifices aesthetic for durability so if you buy Rick to wear day in and day out (and that stands the test of time (like I want) maybe drkshdw is the better choice
This seems so true to me. My geobaskets have pretty bad heel drag and I wore them far less than my drkshdw ramones which I wore religiously for 4 years. Just now finally getting the ramones repaired, but the heel drag is far less than my geobaskets despite the daily wear of my ramones.
@@aspartamelover bro did u do it by yourself ? I’m facing big difficulties trying to find a cobbler who will do it , all of them re saying that because of tooth sole they cannot pin in
Thank you! I haven't... I don't think my channel is big enough yet for them to care, but maybe when it gets bigger. Ultimately I would love to be able to collaborate with them and get more items to review on the channel
i just got rick owens dark shdws on sale for $423 and the first thing i noticed after wearing them is that the quality of the shoe isnt so good and the back of both my feet have scraped the skin off the heel part and the bottom of the shoe is already kinda messed up like how you said the rubber is like an eraser.
If I have DRKSHDW Vegan Black Ramones and they already have a lil heel drag is it worth it to track down some clear heel taps to reduce it further or does it not matter at this point?
You needed to go a half size or size up I don’t get blisters but my Vegan Ramones can be tight asf at times and I’m always an 8 so I got an 8/41 and they are def on the tighter side. Just make sure you wear long socks and dont tuck your pants into them if you can get away with it it should give you more breathing room
If you find a good cobbler you can get it resoled, but that's not necessarily fixing it, its altering the shoe. You cant "fix" the original shark tooth sole, once its gone its gone lol
reason why would not waste 1,000 on a pair of ricks because of that heel drag!....rick owens does that on purpose so ppl can keep purchasing them after about 10 wears
You mean vibram*. The point is that for a shoe this expensive, they should use a material that is as strong and durable as a vibram sole. Going to a cobbler to get one installed is an additional cost, alters the shoe and depending on the cobbler can ruin the shoes if its not done correctly. Its not ideal and shouldn't need to be done for a shoe of this price range.
I’ve never dragged my feet in my life… my pairs of ricks never made me drag them either, honestly no idea what this guys talking about lol. Maybe y’all should just walk properly
Lol how don’t people know mainline is not made for the walking in the street. They are made for the runway shows and to be worn once or twice. DRKSHDW is made for everyday wear and mainline is not. There’s no point in buyin min unless ur rich. There’s two different versions with 0 clarification for money of course.
I recently got mine fixed at the cobbler. He had to splice the heel just because I had so much heel drag but it still looks good/adds a “worn in” look to your wardrobe that just kind of makes me respect people more when they repair their shoes/clothes
Can you post a pic somewhere so we can see
I actually like the look of them with the drag as well, I think they look really cool worn in.
Cope?
@@shroompoleon yup
u know the avant garde vibes
Copium be quiet
@@albinovevo1453 you can't spell Copium without Opium
The heel taps are genius. So glad i found this channel before wearing mine
Do you just screw the taps in? Will the holes permanently damage ur ricks?
@@W0W use show glue
biggest issue with rick shoes: I can't walk right
How big is the sole it looks very heavy lowkey. Is the design of the sole just made to look big or is the sole actually big
@@emanuelcibrian7544 it’s by design
@@emanuelcibrian7544the sole is big. the sole isn’t as heavy as you imagine
I barely even wear my geobaskets but even I have some heel drag.
It really doesn't take much, the material is so fragile that even just a handful of wears will do it. I'm amazed that to this day they still haven't addressed this and used a more durable material
@@RickOwensReviews Hi! Just a quick question. Is this the proper way to put heel taps? Because i will go to cobbler and i want them to put perfectly. Thank you!
Man, I’m loving this channel. Very very helpful
Thank you!
Is it just me or did Rick intend to use the material for that matter? I feel like Rick had already thought of this and decided to go along with it to make the shoes look “better” the more it is worn. Maybe it’s a “wear is good” typa thing, like vintage 🤔
Wear is good on a product that lasts, this is going to far honestly.
Rick 100% is aware of it since he uses a better sole on his older shoes like the dunks and I think vans and his current DRKSHDW shoes.
Makes no sense to use a material on an expensive ass shoe that wears out quicker than it needs to. Especially if the upper isn’t made shitty like the sole
It would be like having a sole made of gold specked rubber and the shittiest leather upper
@@cameron2900x 50% of the "value" of a luxury clothing item is the brand identity. People don't buy ricks looking for ideal pragmatic clothing. Lots of luxury clothing material & manufacturing DOES increase the usability of garments, however you're never going to get "$800 more quality" in your Ramones or Dunks vs a different shoe.
Thank u bro. Copped a pair of Geodunks and they heel drag so easy so glad it’s not just me lol. Will def wanna cop the heel tap
I don’t hate the worn in look, but vibram makes a white “mini ripple” sole that you can replace the stock sole with if you care. Replacing the sole before you eat into the midsole stripping could save you (because cobblers won’t be able to replace the stock stripping). Goods and Services in LA resoles with the vibram mini ripple and reconstructs the stripping with calf leather to match the OG look
I have had drkshdw babel Ramone's since 2020 as my daily shoe and they only now have any kind of semi bad heel drag. Still plenty of life even if I do nothing.
Analyzing your walking style helps, maybe doing some tweaks here and there to walk in Rick's with ease and without damaging them so quickly.
i love the style of ur video, literally no intro and gets straght to the point.
Clear heel taps do exist. My cobbler sourced them for me and installed them on my Ramones. Id try that if they are too hard to find online.
Where did your cobbler find clear heel taps?
Send link pls
can someone please send me a link for the white ones ?
I mean, drkshdw is a sister label not a cheaper line so drkshdw is made more for everyday use and the clothes are made for long days of listening to punkrock and drinking beer you know mainline is the more """avantgarde""" label
Mainline should use durable materials and be built to last, especially for the price. They should both be top quality and be able to withstand years of wear
@@RickOwensReviews to my understanding the mainline sacrifices durability for aesthetic and drkshdw sacrifices aesthetic for durability so if you buy Rick to wear day in and day out (and that stands the test of time (like I want) maybe drkshdw is the better choice
This seems so true to me. My geobaskets have pretty bad heel drag and I wore them far less than my drkshdw ramones which I wore religiously for 4 years. Just now finally getting the ramones repaired, but the heel drag is far less than my geobaskets despite the daily wear of my ramones.
@@Claudiomartin05 very true. to me, mainline is the beta test, the pinnacle, which eventually drops down into drkshdw
Have these on all My Rick's. The shoe guy I go to just got the clear ones. He said the company that makes them went out of business.
This is the exact reason I just can't wear any Rick shoe. I have to wear the full Rick fits with Yohji or Ann
Ma I ask, what length the nails are that you hammered in? I am a bit afraid to use nails that are too long :/
I used 2cm nails and they were perfect btw :)
@@aspartamelover bro did u do it by yourself ? I’m facing big difficulties trying to find a cobbler who will do it , all of them re saying that because of tooth sole they cannot pin in
Hi! Just a quick question. Is this the proper way to put heel taps? Because i will go to cobbler and i want them to put perfectly. Thank you!
theres probably less heel drag on drkshdws because mainline are leather and its typically heavier than canvas
the Drkshdws are actually heavier than the mainlines, the sole is much heavier
@@RickOwensReviews damn thats wierd
Do you simply glue the heel taps?
They are nailed into the bottom of the shoe itself
This is a seriously amazing channel. Have you thought about trying to reach out to Rick via the website or other methods?
Thank you! I haven't... I don't think my channel is big enough yet for them to care, but maybe when it gets bigger. Ultimately I would love to be able to collaborate with them and get more items to review on the channel
@@RickOwensReviews maybe you can reach out to Tyrone, I’ve heard he answers some DMs on Ig @tyrone_dylan
will they stay on if i don’t nail them in? cause i don’t really wanna ruin the ricks with puncture holes
You can use superglue or any other good glue
My Rick owen docs are solid but my GEOs are messed up
where can I get the white taps?
i just got rick owens dark shdws on sale for $423 and the first thing i noticed after wearing them is that the quality of the shoe isnt so good and the back of both my feet have scraped the skin off the heel part and the bottom of the shoe is already kinda messed up like how you said the rubber is like an eraser.
How do I install it? Can you make a video about it
Do they have clear Heel Taps for the babels
Do the babels get heel drag too? I thought the soles where tougher on these. I am thinking about buying a pair so I have to know😭
it can be fixed just gotta find the right cob
Hey man. May i know what the size did you get for the heel taps? Thank you.
Hey man, very cool to see my comment. Keep up the videos. Thanks for the info
Thank you!
Just got the drkshdow low tops. Would you recommend a sole protector on those?
of course . rick owens quality isnt so good. how are the bottom of your rick owens now?
@@underkoverist5254 fine at this stage
can you resole them?
Jus got sum mainline low ramones definitely getting heeltabs
If I have DRKSHDW Vegan Black Ramones and they already have a lil heel drag is it worth it to track down some clear heel taps to reduce it further or does it not matter at this point?
rick owen reviewing rick owens
I need help, someone knows how to fix ramones to not have blisters !!! It hurts so bad and I can’t wear my ramones
You needed to go a half size or size up I don’t get blisters but my Vegan Ramones can be tight asf at times and I’m always an 8 so I got an 8/41 and they are def on the tighter side. Just make sure you wear long socks and dont tuck your pants into them if you can get away with it it should give you more breathing room
cant you go to a cobbler and fix it?
If you find a good cobbler you can get it resoled, but that's not necessarily fixing it, its altering the shoe. You cant "fix" the original shark tooth sole, once its gone its gone lol
Foreal. I fuckd up the heels on my geos 😭 oh well.... I still love em
been there, it sucks 😭
Does anyone know how to tie ricks pls
or you can simply go to a shoemaker and change the outsole after it is consumed
what rick should do is goodyear welt the ramone, and sell new soles to consumers to take to cobblers, or provide a resoling service
Question is thought why people heel dragging all their shoes…
ima size 15 do they make rick shoes my size?
US size 15 is EU size 48: they go that big yes
yo quick question are my rick owens island dunks mainline ?
yes
Greattt vid, don’t even have a Rick yet
reason why would not waste 1,000 on a pair of ricks because of that heel drag!....rick owens does that on purpose so ppl can keep purchasing them after about 10 wears
Amazon has tabs
That’s why I vibram my ricks💀💀💀
picture ?
how do I get rid of the rubber damage
Yeah i dont drag them but they gone gone quick for sure
Link to the Heel Taps: amzn.to/3CNJyLy
Thank you for including the link!
I THINK THE PHILOSPHY BEHIND THE SOFT SOLES IS COMFORT ,AND IF YOU CAN EFFORT A RICK OWEN SHOE ,YOU CAN EFFORT TO BUY ANOTHER ONE EVERY YEAR !!!
Shouldn't have to rebuy them they should last.
This is called supination in your case. You are bow legged
Heel drag can be fixed all my boots have heel drag fixes.
i didnt know rick made videos about ricks
i hate that its really beautiful shoes thats way i wear that not much i want that more stay longer to use them
It’s like apple, keeps you coming back for more
That’s the goal
I think that's the reason why people vibram their mainline soles
I googled white heel tabs and found them in like 2 min...
Go to a cobbler and get a vibrant sole.
You mean vibram*. The point is that for a shoe this expensive, they should use a material that is as strong and durable as a vibram sole. Going to a cobbler to get one installed is an additional cost, alters the shoe and depending on the cobbler can ruin the shoes if its not done correctly. Its not ideal and shouldn't need to be done for a shoe of this price range.
@@RickOwensReviews if you go the wrong cobbler. There a UA-camr who took his geobaskets to a cobbler and the results look great.
after hearing that it is as soft as an eraser I got curious and they actually erase 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
nobody will care if your shoe has heel drag and 99 percent of people won't notice
no one cares what others think, it’s about extending the life of the sboes
@N0SEY The issue is every single shoe with a rubber sole has awful heel drag so the longevity for all of them is similar
@@kiba488 yeah, that’s why you add the heel taps
Just get them resolved. It’s companies out there.
Every shoe gets heel drag bro
Did you watch the vid?
The soles of my drkshdw´s are turning yellow 💀
do you know what the point of Ricks are
Keeps y’all buying them haha
Get hot glue gun and swirl the bottom like a hotdog it won’t happen again
Try picking up your feet when you walk
we should realize, Just bcoz it cost a fortune dsnt make the soles gnna be better o than a 50dlr sneakers,
Cos Yre buyin brand
I’ve never dragged my feet in my life… my pairs of ricks never made me drag them either, honestly no idea what this guys talking about lol. Maybe y’all should just walk properly
la jit ZsYn weeeeeee 💖♩
these shoes arent that good
Most overrated shoe of the last decade hands down
Lol how don’t people know mainline is not made for the walking in the street. They are made for the runway shows and to be worn once or twice. DRKSHDW is made for everyday wear and mainline is not. There’s no point in buyin min unless ur rich. There’s two different versions with 0 clarification for money of course.
Been wearing mine 7 years no heel drag . Pick up your feet
hoooooowwww wore my new geos for 3 weeks and they already started erasing
It's not the shoe, it's the way you walk.
For real 💯💯