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From Courchevel and Val d’Isère, to St. Moritz and the Dolomites, Moon Boots are synonymous with apresski and resort style. But despite their recent rise to fame among influencers and A-listers, these snow boots actually have a legendary 60-year history in the fashion industry. SLOPES.
The original Moon Boot was debuted by Giancarlo Zanatta in 1969 and was inspired by the Apollo 11 moon landing. The Italian designer copied the insulated, futuristic and bulky look of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s spacesuit shoe covers. Lunar boots are designed to fit in the snow, just like the boots worn by astronauts while exploring the moon.
In the seventies and eighties, boots quickly became a status symbol at ski resorts, with iconic photos from the era capturing skiers wearing red or white moon boots and eye-catching faux fur coats. With its colorful and unique round appearance, it is a unique product on the market.
The original lace design has remained largely unchanged, and its influence has permeated contemporary culture, from adidasThere are countless high street imitations of , Jacquemus and Moncler. Beyond their space age origins, moon boots are officially more popular than ever.
The likes of Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber and the Kardashians regularly wear the boots on the streets of Aspen and even London, while Mariah Carey releases a variety of styles every Christmas during the sale season. There are also a lot of videos on TikTok showing how to style Moon Boots, and every ski season, retailers like Asos and Selfridges run out of stock.
But with prices ranging from £135 to £300, are the cult-famous Moon Boots worth it? To find out, I took a pair on a week-long ski trip to the Dolomites in Italy.
how i tested
With so many of my friends defending their moon boots — and TikTok doing its best to convince me I needed a pair — I opted for cream-colored Italian shoes. Not only was this my first time skiing, but I was also new to dressing in the snow. I wanted Moon Boots to complement my cold weather wardrobe, from jeans and fleece jackets to leggings and knitwear. Beyond style, I also noted the boots’ comfort, practicality and durability – and most importantly, whether they were worth the investment (in addition to ski passes, accommodation, gear and flights).
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