Yes or No?

[Magician]

^ DBSS?

[beardown]

If I could get the DBSS without the Hot Topic pyramid stud treatment, I'd consider it. But I don't see why going with a knock off (or inspired version, as they say) is better than going with the original.
If Diesel made this same shoe (and they pretty much do) they'd get laughed out of any thread in all honestly.
I know the craftsmanship and materials on these are likely immaculate but the idea is a pilfered one. I think aesthetically they're nice shoes, but still a knock-off is a knock-off.
And those studs blow the whole thing in my opinion. Flirting too much with the Lip Service/Kill City china look thing.

[BeauIXI]

Yeah, I don't like the DBSS ones at all, stylistically.

The Rick ones have such a history, it's hard to beat them. They're one of the most hotly discussed shoes recently, at least. And it's not really "just another sneaker" you really do have to call them "trainer boots".

Servo: I prefer the black/milk ones for sneakers, just because you get the dark Rick feel with the classic white trashed sneaker potential. I like the all blacks too, because they are definitely more versatile, and you can wear more with them, because they don't jump out at you as much as the other colourways, but still have a thrashed white rubber sole. Whites are an obvious choice if you want a thrashed pair of huge sneakers, but not my thing, really. I prefer the dichotomy of smooth black and messy white.

[kunk75]

haven't seen any DBSS that impressed me much.

If I could get the DBSS without the Hot Topic pyramid stud treatment, I'd consider it. But I don't see why going with a knock off (or inspired version, as they say) is better than going with the original.
If Diesel made this same shoe (and they pretty much do) they'd get laughed out of any thread in all honestly.
I know the craftsmanship and materials on these are likely immaculate but the idea is a pilfered one. I think aesthetically they're nice shoes, but still a knock-off is a knock-off.
And those studs blow the whole thing in my opinion. Flirting too much with the Lip Service/Kill City china look thing.

[LittleNinja]

I dunno if there's a 'this or that thread'...but it's my bday and im going to buy myself.....

either

this season's ro trainers (black) or dbss high shiny tops (black)....Can you guys pick for me???

[Magician]

Definitely Rick Owens trainers.

The DBSS are fun, especially for the ex-hypebeast that many are but the Rick trainers are practically iconic. Also the leather is great and they only look better with age - I can't imagine the same is true of the DBSS.

[crz]

yes or no?
for under $2000

ideally i would like to find a black.. but hard to locate!

[c.r.e.a.m.]

The only DBSS that have caught my eye are the distressed leather ones. i prefer the silhouette of the ricks way better tho.(stole this pic from someones FS thread)

[Servo2000]

I'm not a fan of the reeboks-on-steroids DBSS's as opposed to Rick's Nikes-on-steroids but the leather used on them is definitely nice (haven't seen these new ones in person so I can't say in regards to them but I imagine they're nice as well) but old beat pairs I've seen definitely look better than the new ones.

[winQ]

owned both.

dbss -

softer leather
better silhouette with slim jeans
more comfy
sturdier

rick owens -

its rick owens
comes in white
heel kills itself after 2-3 months

[LittleNinja]

http://www.oki-ni.com/invt/dbs0001blk

I was talking about these ones...You think they'll still look as good as the ro with time?...I'd be scared to scuff em. hahhaha

[winQ]

the patent versions are the ugliest shoes ever

[Magician]

I think these Christian Peau ones are a cool alternative to DBSS.

http://www.oki-ni.com/icat/christianpeauall

[LittleNinja]

I think these Christian Peau ones are a cool alternative to DBSS.

http://www.oki-ni.com/icat/christianpeauall

oh wow. I really like these too. thanks for the suggestion.

[Monty76]

The only DBSS that have caught my eye are the distressed leather ones. i prefer the silhouette of the ricks way better tho.(stole this pic from someones FS thread)

Oh these are sweet.... where were they listed FS?