Inspired by the footwear worn by astronauts, Moon Boot founder Giancarlo Zanatta set out to create an equally space-age model for the street, resulting in an icon that’s been embraced by the world of high fashion and celebrity since its launch in 1969.
Let’s throw it back to a time when the bigger your boot was, the more stylish you were. From UGGs to the fluffy fur footwear (that made a comeback for Miu Miu Fall 2021), Moon Boot was at the center of it. Actually, Paris Hilton wearing Moon Boots was at the center of it.
They weren’t only tossed into the reality star-driven mix of Juicy Couture tracksuits, oversized sunglasses, and pastel pink, though. The early 2000s saw Moon Boots infiltrate the world of high fashion.
With oversized padded boots having a style moment thanks to YEEZY and Prada, along with fashion being increasingly obsessed with skiwear, it’s important not to forget who the original maker of oversized puffy boots is.
