In 1971, Bill Bowerman, Nike co-founder and track coach at the University of Oregon, was looking for lightweight traction for the new urethane tracks. When he looked at his wife’s waffle iron — a model she had received as a wedding gift — he poured rubber into the mold and created the first waffle pattern in history. That’s how the Moon Shoe was born, named because the marks it left on the ground resembled astronauts’ footprints on the Moon. The Malachite/Soft Pearl colorway brings that legend to life in deep green on a pearl-colored base.
Only twelve pairs were made for the 1972 Olympic trials: employee Geoff Hollister stitched them by hand, one by one, with the Swoosh attached using fishing line. An original pair sold for $437,500 at auction in 2019. The silhouette is pure 1970s track style: an ultra-low profile, nylon upper with suede reinforcements, a slim tongue, and that unmistakable waffle sole. Here, Malachite green runs across the Swoosh and side panels over a Soft Pearl body.
It is Nike’s foundational piece and was practically inaccessible for decades. At Next Step, you get it 100% brand new and authentic, with 14 calendar days to return from receipt. Fast shipping to Spain and throughout Europe.
The ultra-slim profile calls for straight-leg or slightly wide trousers so the green can peek through. It works with off-white, gray, denim, and earth tones. For those who value heritage over hype. Discover more archival silhouettes in our Nike collection at Next Step.
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