Nike Moon Shoe Returns via Jacquemus Collaboration
Nike's Moon Shoe, originally designed by cofounder Bill Bowerman in the 1970s, has been revived by designer Simon Porte Jacquemus for his spring/summer 2025 runway. The sneaker features a waffle sole, an innovation Bowerman created using a waffle machine. Jacquemus's low-profile, torpedo-shaped version in nylon with a Nike Grind outsole became a hit among celebrities, leading to a mainline release by Nike in 2025. Thomasin Hummerstone, Nike Energy Footwear product lead, hinted at future full-leather iterations for year-round wear.
Key facts
- Nike Moon Shoe originally designed by Bill Bowerman in the 1970s.
- Waffle sole innovation created using a waffle machine.
- Simon Porte Jacquemus revived the Moon Shoe for spring/summer 2025 runway.
- Jacquemus version made from nylon with Nike Grind outsole.
- Nike released a mainline version in 2025.
- Thomasin Hummerstone is Nike Energy Footwear product lead.
- Future Moon Shoe will include full-leather executions.
- Original Moon Shoe nickname came from tread marks on tracks.
Entities
Artists
- Simon Porte Jacquemus
- Bill Bowerman
Institutions
- Nike
- Vogue