The soft crunch of snow beneath your feet, the feeling of slipping your soles into that cloud-like foam, the sheathe of warmness with every step - Moon Boots are eseetial when bracing the snow in style. The statement kicks successfully evade the trend cycle year-in, year-out - having descended the alpine peaks and hit the London streets much to the delight of skiwear fanatics.
Moon Boots, inspired by the Apollo moon landing in 1969, emerged in the early 1970s as a bold, space-age fashion statement. Created by Italian company Tecnica, these boots feature a distinct oversized, cushioned design, providing warmth and comfort in cold weather.
Initially designed for après-ski wear, their unique, bulbous look quickly gained popularity beyond the slopes, becoming a symbol of retro-futuristic style. The puffy, lightweight construction, reminiscent of astronaut gear, set moon boots apart from the norm, positioning them an It-girl statement.
© WireImageOver the decades, they’ve experienced various revivals, courtesy of brands like Moncler, Dior and Chloé who have offered up a luxury spin on the stand-out kicks. They've even entered the cult-brand sphere, teaming up with Gigi Hadid's Guest In Residence back in 2025 to create picturesque pairs depicting sunset-painted vistas topped with colourful beading. Not forgetting Jacquemus, who has just released a striped Moon Boot dedicated to chic après ski.
This season has been a strong one for Moon Boots, with influencers and editors sporting the cushioned soles to London Fashion Week SS26 back in September. Pink, red and classic black renditions were out in force, ready to reinstate themselves in mainstream fashion. According to Digital Loft: "Interest in “après-ski outfit” has jumped 350 per cent year-on-year, while posts under ‘Skiing Outfits’ on TikTok are racking up nearly 4 million views, proving that alpine-inspired style has become a cultural moment in its own right."
Discover the best ways to style Moon Boots and get all the inspiration you need for your next ski-inspired look below.
7 unexpectedly chic ways to style Moon Boots:
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© Getty ImagesTulle Cool for School
We may be biased, but H! Fashion's very own Orion Scott looked killer in her lemon yellow Molly Goddard number paired with some cherry red Moon Boots.
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© Getty ImagesContrasting Colours
A pop of red will stand out to perfection against a sea of black. Especially when the Moon Boots in question hail from the iconic Dior collaboration.
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© Getty ImagesA Touch of Tailoring
Mix and match your street style aesthetic by marrying space-age style with a dash of debonaire tailoring.
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© Getty ImagesDenim Dream
Due to their XL stature, Moon Boots pair neatly with baggy jeans - and we love the 'gorpcore' elements of this particular ensemble.
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© Getty ImagesHeavy Layering
Masculine yet relaxed tailoring is always a surefire hit. With some chocolate Moon Boots adding a touch of unexpected flair to your delicious slouchy look, you have yourself a stellar outfit.
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© Getty ImagesVoluminous Vision
Turn up the volume by teaming your puff-tastic boots with a perfect puffer. If you aren't hitting the slopes, then a cute graphic long sleeve like this Jean Paul Gaultier piece is ideal for injecting your aesthetic with cool-girl charm.
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© Getty ImagesMicro Mania
Allow your Moon Boots to do all the talking. Arm yourself with some micro shorts, a simple tee and a statement coat, and your slope-ready shoes will effortlessly take centre stage.
