Nike Moon Shoe Jacquemus
The Nike Moon Shoe Jacquemus is one of the most anticipated collaborations of recent seasons and one of the most difficult to get hold of. Born from the fusion of Nike's running heritage and Simon Porte Jacquemus' minimalist Mediterranean aesthetic, this pair reinterprets one of the oldest silhouettes in sports history. On thelaststep.fr, find available pairs, authenticated and shipped from our stores in France.
Moon Shoe x Jacquemus: when archive meets fashion
The original Moon Shoe has a history that began long before Nike was Nike. In 1972, Bill Bowerman, co-founder of the brand and athletics coach, handcrafted a handful of pairs by pouring rubber into a kitchen waffle iron. The goal: to create a lightweight, grippy sole for American athletes at the Olympic Games in Munich. This artisanal pair, produced in only twelve copies, became one of the most mythical objects in sportswear history. An original pair sold at auction for $437,500 in 2019.
It is on this heritage that Simon Porte Jacquemus built his collaboration with Nike. The French designer, born in Salon-de-Provence, founder of the Jacquemus house in 2009, brings his visual vocabulary: forms reduced to the essential, soft materials, a color palette reminiscent of the South of France. Under his direction, the Moon Shoe becomes a hybrid object, halfway between a sports shoe and a fashion piece.
The collaboration is part of a series of Jacquemus x Nike drops, each generating waiting lists and immediate resales. The Moon Shoe remains the most symbolic piece of this association: it is the encounter of the brand's oldest silhouette with one of the most influential French designers of his generation.
Design: what Jacquemus did with the Moon Shoe
The original silhouette is largely preserved: its enveloping and organic shape, its characteristic rounded heel, its waffle sole directly reminiscent of Bowerman's waffle iron. It's the upper that changes everything.
Jacquemus works with unexpected materials for a sports shoe: lightweight ripstop nylon, suede, sometimes ribbed fabric that evokes clothing more than sports equipment. The colors are refined: nude tones, off-whites, beiges, faded blues that belong to the Jacquemus brand's chromatic register. No intrusive logo. The Swoosh is present but discreet, often tone-on-tone or embossed.
The construction remains lightweight, in line with the original DNA of the Moon Shoe. It is not a bulky pair; it is a poised, almost feminine pair in its proportions, which contrasts with the chunky silhouettes that have dominated the market for several years. If you are looking for a Nike with a more assertive and massive profile, the Vomero 5 or the Air Force 1 follow a different logic. The Moon Shoe Jacquemus, on the other hand, plays the subtlety card.
How to wear the Nike Moon Shoe Jacquemus
This pair doesn't seek to dominate an outfit. It complements it. Its low silhouette and soft colors make it a model to be paired with pieces that share the same restraint: a flowing midi dress, wide linen trousers, tailored shorts with a thin t-shirt. The style is deliberately fashion, not streetwear in the literal sense, rather that area between dressy and casual, which is precisely Jacquemus' playground.
It also works with more basic pieces. Straight jeans, a tank top, and the Moon Shoe are enough. The pair does the job effortlessly.
Regarding sizing: Jacquemus x Nike drops generally fit true to size, with a slightly narrower shape than classic Nike runners. For a wide foot or a rather voluminous instep, going up half a size remains a useful precaution. To explore other Nike collaborations and rare brand items available on the site, our selection of Nike Cortez and the entire sneakers catalog are available for consultation.
Why buy the Moon Shoe Jacquemus at The Last Step
All Nike x Jacquemus collaborations sold out in minutes during their official drops. Finding a pair outside these very short windows in your size, in the desired color, is exactly the kind of search for which The Last Step exists.
Founded in Toulouse in 2021, with stores in Biarritz and Montpellier, The Last Step offers rare pairs and limited editions often impossible to find elsewhere. Each model is authenticated before shipment. Delivery is within 24/48 hours, returns are free in France, and click and collect is available in the three stores for those who prefer to pick up their pair in person.
FAQ — Nike Moon Shoe Jacquemus
What is the original Nike Moon Shoe?
The original Moon Shoe is a running shoe handmade by Bill Bowerman in 1972 for the Munich Olympic Games. Bowerman poured rubber into a waffle iron to create a lightweight and grippy sole; only twelve pairs were produced at the time. This waffle sole has since become a visual signature of Nike. An original pair sold at auction for $437,500 in 2019, making it one of the most expensive athletic shoes ever sold.
Is the Nike Moon Shoe Jacquemus available in large sizes?
Jacquemus x Nike drops have been offered in a generally standard size range, covering women's and men's sizes depending on the colorways. Availability varies depending on the pairs and editions on thelaststep.fr; available sizes are indicated directly on the product page. Since stocks are limited for this type of collaboration, it is advisable not to wait if your size is available.
Does the Nike Moon Shoe Jacquemus fit true to size?
Overall, the Jacquemus x Nike collaboration pairs fit true to size, with a slightly narrower upper shape than classic Nike runners. People with wide feet or a pronounced instep may feel some tightness; in this case, taking half a size up is recommended.
How do I know if a Moon Shoe Jacquemus is authentic?
The main elements to check: the quality of the upper (regular stitching, homogeneous material without irregularities), the Swoosh logo (clean, without color shifts), the inner label with the Jacquemus x Nike article code, the original box with co-branded branding, and the waffle sole (regular, without bubbles or molding defects). All pairs offered on thelaststep.fr undergo an authentication process before being put on sale.