Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman’s hand-built Moon Shoe is now the subject of reinterpretation for the first time, taking on new life through a collaboration between Nike and French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus, who has reimagined the iconic silhouette for a new generation.

Sleek and fashion-forward, the new sneaker bridges performance heritage and style with speed and sophistication, capturing the same relentless drive that defined its earliest incarnation: a racing shoe named for the crater-like imprint it left with every step during testing for the 1972 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials.

Nike and Jacquemus have reinterpreted Bill Bowerman’s legendary Moon Shoe for the first time, blending its 1972 Olympic racing heritage with modern Parisian design.
Featuring a ruched nylon upper, Nike Grind outsole, leather Swoosh and co-branded details, the sneaker channels both sport DNA and fashion aesthetics.
The new Moon Shoe releases in three colourways—Alabaster, Off Noir, and University Red.

The restyled Moon Shoe captures the look and feel of the original icon — Nike’s first to incorporate its famed waffle sole innovation — while adding modern touches that elevate the silhouette and stay true to the brand’s running DNA.

Today’s Moon Shoe features a ruched nylon upper and Nike Grind outsole that blend the silhouette’s racing origins with a modern ballet aesthetic to create a contemporary, low-to-the-ground torpedo shoe that reflects both the simplicity of Jacquemus’ Parisian design philosophy and the dynamism of Nike’s sport heritage.

“Three years ago, when I visited the Nike archives, I first came across the historic Moon Shoe,” says Simon Porte Jacquemus. “I saw a unique, minimal running shoe that was both timeless and modern in its simplicity and execution. I knew it was an opportunity to create a new story and reshape it in the Jacquemus way.”

The silhouette features a leather Swoosh and heel counter, and Jacquemus logos adorn the tongue, heel and sock liner. In a nod to the model’s history, the shoe comes in exclusive co-branded packaging that harks back to Nike’s earliest heritage as Blue Ribbon Sports.

The original Moon Shoe was born from Bowerman’s search for a lightweight traction solution that could give track athletes better grip without weighing them down. He was struck one morning by the grid pattern of his wife’s waffle iron, with its raised squares resembling the exact geometry he’d been chasing, and he poured liquid rubber into the small kitchen appliance to create a new kind of sneaker sole, resulting in an early prototype of what would become the Moon Shoe.

While a small batch of early models debuted at the 1972 U.S. Olympic Trials, the Moon Shoe never went to market. Its DNA was quickly adapted, however, into the 1973 Oregon Waffle and 1975 Waffle Trainer, the latter of which became Nike’s first blockbuster success, giving athletes improved grip and redefining expectations of running shoe performance.

Today’s Moon Shoe is the fourth footwear collaboration between Nike, Jacquemus and his eponymous fashion brand, following the Nike x Jacquemus Air Max 1, J Force 1 and Air Humara. Most recently, the partners joined forces to create an unmissable expression of sport and style through a summer 2024 collection and campaign featuring the city of Paris and Nike’s portfolio of athletes as the ultimate muses.

The contemporary Moon Shoe, which first debuted during Jacquemus’ spring 2025 runway show in Paris, takes on three distinct styles for its commercial release, including the Jacquemus-exclusive Alabaster colorway alongside Off Noir and University Red looks.

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its growth forecast for Cambodia from 6.1 per cent to 4.9 per cent for 2025 and from 6.2 per cent to 5 per cent for 2026, reflecting economic challenges related to geopolitical tensions with Thailand and uncertainty surrounding the United States (US) export market.

Nevertheless, solid growth is expected through 2026, driven by continued strength in the industrial sector and steady inflows of foreign direct investment, ADB said in a press release.

“The economy has shown resilience in the first half of 2025,” said Jyotsana Varma ADB country director for Cambodia. “Lower-than-expected food price increases and declining fuel costs helped ease inflation, while industrial activity remained robust. Looking ahead, there is scope for continued recovery in the construction and tourism sectors, alongside steady growth in agriculture, which together point to a more balanced and sustainable expansion.”

The Asian Development Bank has lowered Cambodia’s growth forecast to 4.9 per cent for 2025 and 5 per cent for 2026, citing geopolitical tensions with Thailand and US trade uncertainty.
Growth remains driven by industry and foreign investment.
Garment exports rose 22.2 per cent in early 2025 as US buyers stocked up ahead of possible tariff hikes.
Inflation dropped to 1.6 per cent in June.

Year-over-year (YoY) inflation for Cambodia declined sharply from 6 per cent in January to 1.6 per cent in June, according to ADB’s flagship economic report titled, ‘Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2025’. Inflation is expected to average around 2 per cent in 2025 and 2026.

Industry continues to be the main growth engine. Garment exports surged 22.2 per cent YoY in the first half of 2025, partly due to US buyers stocking up in anticipation of higher tariffs on Cambodian imports. Despite cautious sentiment among importers stemming from trade policy uncertainty, the garment and non-garment manufacturing sectors are expected to remain strong, supported by a relatively favourable 19 per cent US tariff rate.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)

Autumn is here, and with it a slew of sneaker collaborations: sportswear brands are teaming up with ready-to-wear labels, from one-offs to capsule collections, spanning minimalism, nostalgia and sporting references. These drops underscore the sneaker’s versatility — and its ability to reinvent itself.

Nike X Jacquemus

Nike and Jacquemus have unveiled a new take on the Moon Shoe, originally handcrafted by Bill Bowerman in 1972.

True to the original and its waffle sole, this version features a ruched nylon upper, a leather Swoosh and an outsole that together lend it a streamlined profile, inspired by modern ballet and athletic performance. Offered in pale yellow, black and red, it marks the fourth collaboration between Nike and the southern French label. Launching at the Jacquemus flagship on Rue Montaigne, the pair will be available for €180 in selected Nike boutiques from October 6.

UmbroXRains

The Rains × Umbro sneaker forms part of the first collaboration between the two brands, the Apply Pressure collection.

It revisits the Fusion model with a pared-back aesthetic, a low profile and exposed seams inspired by football shirts, smooth surfaces contrasted with more pronounced textures, and a graphic interplay between the Rains and Umbro logos. The pair comes in solid black or black with off-white accents, priced at €129.

New Balance X Ganni

From the outset, the Ganni × New Balance 1906L stands out, striking a balance between the energy of a running shoe and the elegance of a moccasin.

The silhouette sits on a rubber sole set off by the Danish brand’s signature serpent motif. At the front of the shoe, the loafer-style strap detail is reimagined with a metal Ganni butterfly alongside the New Balance logo. Presented during Paris Fashion Week, the pair retails at €190.

Puma X Louis Gabriel Nouchi

Puma and LGN embrace minimalism with the Mostro Sock, a contemporary reinterpretation of the Mostro.

The design swaps the strap for an ankle-high sock, while retaining the original’s lugged, textured sole. Offered in black and khaki, the pair combines a breathable textile upper with a functional heel pull tab. Inspired by the codes of running and football, it also features a laceless slip-on system. The pair is priced at €170 for the high-top and €150 for the low-top.

AutryXKitsuné

The Autry × Maison Kitsuné Medalist sneaker (€220) revisits an iconic 1980s model with a Franco-American twist.

This silhouette retains its clean, athletic lines while adding a Parisian touch, in two colourways: navy and red. Retro tones, sport-inspired details and a co-branded varsity logo featuring the Kitsuné fox reinforce its vintage, collectable spirit.