In a standout moment for luxury fashion and sneaker culture, Los Angeles–based high-end retailer Maxfield has debuted its first ever footwear collaboration with acclaimed designer Rick Owens. The limited-edition release — Vintage Sneaks by Rick Owens for Maxfield — marks a rare partnership in the designer’s footwear lineage and underscores both brands’ commitment to experimental design and exclusivity.
The capsule drop is extremely limited, with just 24 pairs available worldwide, offered in both men’s and women’s sizing. Each pair has been crafted exclusively for Maxfield by Owens himself, making this collaboration a highly coveted addition for collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike.
What sets these sneakers apart is their material innovation. The uppers are fashioned from black pirarucu leather — sourced from one of the Amazon Basin’s largest freshwater fish and prized for its distinctive scaled texture. This unusual choice reflects Owens’ ongoing exploration of unconventional luxury materials and adds a tactile, sculptural quality to the silhouette.
Design details include an under-ankle height, eight-eyelet lace-up construction, structured toe caps, and a triangular leather appliqué along the side. The sneakers are anchored by Rick Owens’ signature shark-toothed bumper sole, a visual hallmark of the designer’s footwear aesthetic. A custom red insole, co-branded with both Rick Owens and Maxfield logos, completes the exclusive look.
The Vintage Sneaks are available exclusively at Maxfield’s Los Angeles and Malibu boutiques, as well as through the retailer’s online store, offering a rare opportunity for fashion insiders to secure a piece of this unique collaboration.
This debut footwear partnership highlights the enduring influence of both Maxfield and Rick Owens in the luxury fashion space, bridging cult-status design with collectible scarcity.
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