Rick Owens is an California born designer who now lives in France, I think. In the past he didn't advertise, but he just signed on with a group to market his designs. He is sort of considered by some as an amazing designer, but when I looked at his last two seasons, I was not feeling it. Maybe I just don't understand him. In his interviews he comes off as arrogant and moody. He is under the counterfeit radar, I think, and they do have that RO look about them. If they really are Rick Owens shoes, then you have yourself a real find.
Rick Owens, Fashion Designer