The Godfather of Retro Nike Shoes Returns as a Minimalist Masterpiece for the Modern Era

Available soon in a trio of new colorways, a legendary sneaker from the 1970s continues its comeback tour.

Close-up of the speckled brown Nike cleat sole with a white midsole and brown upper.

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By Jack Seemer

Published February 19, 2026

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For years, even decades, the Moon Shoe was the stuff of legend.

Still today, it’s unclear whether or not Nike ever sold it to the public. If it did, Nike admits, only a few pairs ever made it out of the brand’s small retail space in Eugene, Oregon.

Hence why one of only 12 pairs created for the 1972 Olympic trials sold for $437,500 at auction back in 2019.

One of the rarest shoes in Nike history, the Moon Shoe was among the first to feature Bill Bowerman’s infamous Waffle outsole.

Nike

Needless to say, Nike reviving the Moon Shoe last year as part of an ongoing partnership with French fashion house Jacquemus turned more than a few heads. Thankfully, the decision didn’t appear to be a one-off.

Pair of brown fabric sneakers with white laces, white side accents, and textured rubber soles. — Last year’s Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe returns this spring in a trio of new colorways.

The Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe returns for 2026 in a new trio of never-before-seen colorways, including “Medium Brown,” “Pale Pink” and white with a white Swoosh.

Stack of five Nike sneakers in white, pink, and brown with gum soles and white laces hanging down. — The colorways include “Medium Brown,” “Pale Pink” and white with a white Swoosh.

Off-white low-top sneakers with ruched fabric, suede accents, and gum rubber soles. — Last year’s batch also featured a white colorway, albeit with a dark Swoosh.

As with last year’s batch, the modern Moon Shoe stays true to the form factor of the 1972 original. However, it reinterprets some of the details for today’s slim-sneaker trend.

Brown and white Jacquemus x Nike sneakers with white laces and a speckled gum sole on a gray surface. — The modern Moon Shoe features a cinch ankle.

Cobranding can be found on the back heel panel.

Jacquemus

These include a new nylon upper, as well as a cinched ankle with leather heel pull for wearability. It also features a Nike Grind outsole manufactured with recycles rubber, albeit one fashioned into a Waffle pattern for authenticity.

The shoe features a Waffle-like outsole manufactured with recycled materials.

Jacquemus

Availability and pricing

Newly listed on the official Jacquemus website, all three colors of the Moon Shoe carry a retail price of $180.

The brand has yet to reveal an official release date, however, interested parties can now sign up for the waitlist by providing an email.

Nike has yet to confirm whether the shoes will also be available through its Snkrs platform.

Brown and white low-top sneaker with textured sole and white laces on a light gray background.

Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe

$180 at Jacquemus

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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