Rip Off's by Fabio Simone Type One Suede High-Top Sneakers – Eu 41

Retro-inspired minimalism. Made in Italy. Fabio Simone craftsmanship.

Rip Off’s by Fabio Simone Type One Suede High-Top Sneakers bring an understated take on the classic 1980s high-top. Crafted in Italy in a muted Military Green suede, the Type One combines clean proportions with the refined construction of Fabio Simone’s niche sneaker revival.

The result is a beautifully restrained alternative to mainstream designer sneakers, with a distinctly archival, design-led feel.

Why You’ll Love It

The Type One captures what made Fabio Simone’s Rip Off’s revival so distinctive: 1980s-inspired proportions stripped back into a clean, minimalist silhouette.

The military green suede gives the sneaker a sophisticated, muted quality that works effortlessly with denim, relaxed tailoring or monochrome wardrobes. Produced in limited quantities in Italy, it offers something increasingly rare in the sneaker market: genuine design provenance without the obvious logos or hype.

Perfect For

• Casual & everyday minimalist styling
• Fabio Simone and niche sneaker collectors
• Military green and muted-tone footwear wardrobes
• 1980s-inspired silhouette enthusiasts
• Considered, limited-production sneaker collecting
• Made-in-Italy footwear collectors

Product Details

Luxury Kulture Condition Standard – Excellent

Excellent: Item shows minimal to no signs of wear and presents beautifully. Fabric, structure and detailing are intact with no noticeable flaws. The piece has been exceptionally well cared for and is ready to wear.

Collector’s Note

Rip Off’s by Fabio Simone is a niche Italian sneaker revival with roots in an original American footwear label from the 1980s. Designer Fabio Simone reinterpreted the brand through a distinctly Italian lens, creating limited-production sneakers inspired by the proportions and attitude of vintage basketball footwear.

Fabio Simone is documented as the owner of the Rip-Offs trademark, with the mark covering footwear and other fashion goods. 

Provenance

• American roots: Rip Off’s originated as an American footwear name associated with the 1980s.
• Fabio Simone revival: Italian designer Fabio Simone subsequently developed the Rip-Offs name into a design-led footwear label.
• Type One: The Type One is one of the label’s signature high-top silhouettes and is specifically identified in surviving secondary-market listings as a Fabio Simone design.
• Made in Italy: The shoes were produced in Italy, reinforcing their positioning as a niche, design-focused alternative to mass-market sneakers. 
• Limited availability: Contemporary and secondary-market evidence suggests the shoes were produced in relatively small quantities, making surviving pairs difficult to source today.
• Trademark provenance: Fabio Simone is formally recorded as the proprietor of the Rip-Offs trademark for footwear and clothing. 
• Current market evidence: A new/other Type One by Fabio Simone in US men’s size 10 is currently listed on eBay Canada at C$212.72, providing a useful secondary-market benchmark, although this is an asking price rather than a confirmed sale. 
• Scarcity: A further listing for the same Type One model describes it as brand new, Made in Italy and currently out of stock, supporting the view that these are now difficult to source through conventional retail channels. 

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