Rick Owens Cantilever 45 leather thong sandals

There's a quiet confidence to the brand's Rick Owens Cantilever 45 leather thong sandals — the kind of piece that does the work without announcing itself.

The upper: lamb leather, sole: rubber build comes through in burgundy, UK 2, with a finish that holds up to close inspection.

Built to outlast a season or two, which is really the point of buying at this level.