NIKE JACQUEMUS MOON SHOE FEATURES SOLANGE KNOWLES

## The 1972 Original That Changed Everything Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman designed the Moon Shoe for runners at the 1972 Olympics trials, using his wife's waffle iron to create the revolutionary waffle sole. Only 12 pairs were handmade by Nike employee Geoff Hollister for the 1972 US Olympic Trials. One unworn pair sold for $437,500 at Sotheby's, setting a world auction record for sneakers. The Moon Shoe earned its name from the resemblance between the waffle pattern impression in dirt and astronaut tracks left on the moon in 1969. ## Jacquemus Transforms Nike History Simon Porte Jacquemus discovered the Moon Shoe three years ago during a Nike archives visit, calling it a unique, minimal running shoe that was both timeless and modern. This marks the fourth footwear collaboration between Nike and Jacquemus, following the Air Max 1, J Force 1 and Air Humara. The contemporary Moon Shoe debuted during Jacquemus' spring 2025 runway show in Paris. Three simplistic pairs in black, white, and red became instant sellouts upon release in Fall 2025. ## Solange Steps Into The Spotlight Solange Knowles stars in the latest Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe campaign for Spring 2026. The collaboration previously featured track and field world champion Sha'Carri Richardson for their Spring 2024 campaign. Solange has been ranked by Billboard as the 100th most successful dance artist of all time and received the Impact Award at Billboard Women in Music in 2017. She previously served as Creative Director for Puma and released sneaker collaborations with the brand. ## Three New Colorways Drop March 2026 The Spring 2026 collection features three colorways: Soft Pearl, Fauna Brown, and Aluminum Pink, all with creamy white suede Swooshes and recycled brown gum soles. Jacquemus chose pale pink as a sensual and naïve color that brings softness and intimacy to the silhouette. Retail is set at $180, maintaining premium positioning while remaining accessible compared to other luxury collaborations. The pink pair will be exclusive to Jacquemus stores. ## Release Strategy Builds Anticipation Pre-orders open March 3, 2026, offering early access to customers. In-store release is scheduled for March 8 at Jacquemus locations in Paris, Courchevel, New York, Los Angeles, Montecito, and London, followed by online launch March 9 at 2PM CET. The collaboration includes blue ribbon accessories with Nike written in gold and Jacquemus on the tail, paying tribute to Nike's Blue Ribbon Sports origins. Traditional plastic lace tips are replaced with sewn-on leather pads for vintage authenticity. ## The Slim Sneaker Trend Continues The trend for slim and minimalist sneakers continues to gain momentum in 2026, with the Moon Shoe standing out as a stylish alternative to chunky silhouettes. The Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe blends racing origins with modern ballet aesthetics, creating a contemporary torpedo shoe reflecting Parisian design philosophy.