Ballet sneaker season is here, and its latest evolution is the highly anticipated Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe. First unveiled at Jacquemus’ Spring 2025 runway show in Paris, this marks the first reimagining of Bill Bowerman's iconic hand-built Moon Shoe.
Simon Porte Jacquemus, one of today’s most influential designers, discovered the shoe during a visit to the Nike archives three years ago. Struck by its timeless simplicity, he saw an opportunity to create a new narrative - the Jacquemus way.
This rework honours the original, blending Parisian minimalism with Nike’s dynamic sports heritage. Staying true to its roots, the sneaker features the low-to-the-ground profile and the revolutionary waffle sole innovation that left crater-like imprints during the 1972 Olympic Track & Field trials. Modern updates include a leather Swoosh, heel counter, and Jacquemus branding on the tongue, heel, and sock liner.
It’s official: the ballet shoe trend is gracefully pirouetting into menswear.