Jacquemus Is Bringing Back Nike's First Ever Shoe



Jacquemus has unveiled its subsequent Nike collab. After dropping distinctive iterations of the Humara, Air Drive 1, and Air Max 1, the French luxurious model is now deep-diving into the Swoosh’s archive to deliver again the primary ever Nike shoe.

That’s proper. The Nike Moon Shoe from 1972 will quickly be making its return. Because the well-known story goes, Nike co-founder Invoice Bowerman was messing round together with his spouse’s waffle iron when he had the concept to pour rubber into the mildew. The end result was the primary rubber sole prototype for Nike’s early trainers. This waffle sole made its debut on the “Moon Shoe,” which obtained its identify from how the waffle traction sample left in filth resembled the tracks astronauts left on the moon in 1969. Solely a handful of Moon Sneakers have been made for athletes on the 1972 US Observe & Discipline Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon.

The Nike Moon Shoe made headlines in 2019 when an authentic pair was bought for $437,500 at public sale, setting the then-record for most costly sneaker ever bought.

Authentic pair of Nike Moon Sneakers bought for $437,500 at Sotheby’s public sale

Jacquemus’ iteration of the Nike Moon Shoe made its debut on the model’s “La Croisière” Spring 2025 runway present throughout Paris Vogue Week. Staying pretty true to the unique 50-year-old design, the shoe encompasses a low-profile nylon construct with round perforations for air flow all through the higher. Jacquemus added its personal branding to the tongue tags, in addition to the leather-based aglets seen on the laces of all earlier Jacquemus x Nike footwear collabs. The pair debuted by Jacquemus is one among three colorways anticipated to launch, that includes a yellowed higher for a classic look.

The Jacquemus x Nike Moon Shoe is predicted to drop Vacation 2025 on the Jacquemus web site, SNKRS, and at choose retailers. Seize a primary look beneath and keep tuned to Trendy Notoriety for updates.

Jacquemus x Nike Moon Shoe
Colour: Alabaster/Off Noir-Comfortable Pearl
Launch Date: Vacation 2025
Value: $180 USD