To the Moon(boot) and Back

It’s the week of the boot here at Fashionista. So while we’re on the topic…

Of all the super chunky, kind-of-ugly boots that have been conceived over the years, Uggs seem to be the lone survivor. They’ve been around forever and, much to the chagrin of many, are still in fairly high demand.

Another super chunky, kind-of-ugly boot that once had a moment is the Moon Boot. I totally forgot about them until I saw this.

And then I had a laugh remembering how silly my friends looked as they tried to stomp around in them. Once I stopped the giggling I thought, “Are Moon Boots making a comeback?” To which I briskly answered myself, “No, of course not.”

Enter French Vogue. While perusing the pages of the November issue guess what I spotted? Moon Boots! (Along with a number of other super chunky, kind-of-ugly pairs.) They can no longer be ignored. But are they just super popular in Europe? Or are we going to start seeing them all over the place stateside, as well?

What do you think? Are Moon Boots making a comeback? And are there any circumstances under which you’d wear them? So many questions!

posted by guest

Nov 05, 2009 3:32PM

love em

posted by AmandaMichele

Nov 05, 2009 3:55PM

Glad I live in Florida and do not have to think about it. Maybe if I went skiing?

posted by loveless

Nov 05, 2009 4:42PM

I've been wearing my boots for years now.
I have a silver pair. They are pouffy because they are styrofoam filled.
They are light and very warm.
I always get compliments while wearing them (I go for the mod look, super sleek on top & let the boots pop)
I love 'em to death.

posted by emilyebba

Nov 05, 2009 5:58PM

i see them EVERY WINTER both on sale and on people in Colorado. Especially ski towns like Aspen and Vail. Someone must still think they are cool. Or maybe they are just expensive enough to make people think they should want them? I've never done a price check.

posted by killinitwithkim

Nov 05, 2009 7:31PM

I have them on today. I live in Aspen, and they are the only winter shoe that will get me anywhere anytime without breaking my limbs. I make them work with every outfit....until I arrive at the office where they are way too hot.

posted by grammyweezy

Nov 06, 2009 2:54PM

I borrowed my roommate's red pair one day last winter (I live in upstate New York). They were really warm and good for a laugh but I would definitely not work them into my daily wardrobe.

posted by isa

Nov 06, 2009 5:36PM

I got a pair (plain black) last year for the Boston winter, as an alternative to the hideous Uggs that infest campus. The logic was, if you MUST get a functional warm boot but all the options are ugly, why not get the most exaggerated style? I LOVE THEM. Yes they're weird looking but they're a great conversation piece, extremely warm, and they also make your legs look fantastically thin because the boots are so foamy and thick.