How to Make Your Moon Boots Look Cool: 5 Practical Tips

At first glance, Moon Boots appear a little cartoonish and perhaps an absurd to consider adding to your wardrobe. However, something is intriguing about the idea of a pair of shoes that make you feel like walking on the moon from right here on Earth. The founder and creative mind behind the chunky boot, Italian designer Giancarlo Zanatta, took inspiration from the Apollo 11 moon landing, including the astronaut suit and shoes required to achieve that historic moment. 

The bulky silhouette made its debut in 1969, and it has since changed the perception of fashionable boots, especially in recent years. Celebrities like Dua Lipa, Mariah Carey, and Doja Cat have been spotted rocking the winter boots over the past year, introducing a new generation of fashion enthusiasts to the iconic shoe. Despite expansive colorways, the current trending hues are pink Moon Boots and brown ones, showing how the hefty but cozy shoe can work with any style, from a winter coquette to a chocolate brown trend lover.

Don’t be intimidated by the chunky nature of Moon Boots or its trendiest style, which usually retails for $240. After seeing some styling inspiration, these massive kicks will seem to make a whole lot more sense. Keep scrolling to learn what to wear with your boots while actually looking cool.

The obvious, functional motivation for styling Moon Boots is for the weather, especially when hitting the slopes during a trip to the snowy mountains. Echoing what’s popular now in ski style, pair the shoes with a waterproof snowsuit and puffer jacket. Though these Italian kicks started off as the ultimate ski boot before making their way to dominating street style, and they will still make a functional yet fashionable addition to your trip wardrobe to keep you warm during the brittle winter.

Oversized fits have become a staple for Millennials and Gen-Z, which is why the chunky shoe so perfectly complements the new staple look.  An oversized fit is not only comfortable but assembling the look is easy. To achieve this laid-back style, wear a pair of baggy pants and a loose-fitting shirt with Moon Boots to create that effortless yet put-together look.

Channel your inner Paris Hilton by complementing your Moon Boots with fitted denim jeans. Any jean style would work, but if you want to emulate the Y2K princess’ iconic look, opt for a low-rise pair of jeans with pink Moon Boots and a pink top. The look will make it seem like you traveled from the early aughts to 2025.

Although this shoe is a functional winter essential, it has a flirty quality, too. Spice up the winter boot with a mini skirt or a pair of micro shorts with tights to give your look a flirtatious edge. Adding a cute strappy top fuses winter and summer styles while channeling something coquettish.

A monochrome fit will never go out of style, adding the Moon Boots will elevate that look tenfold. Any color from the palette will do, but to embrace 2025, opt for something similar to Pantone’s dessert-inspired color of the year, Mocha Mousse. Brown Moon Boots are perfect to achieve this look, and they’re right on trend with fashion’s favorite hue of the moment: chocolate brown. Build your monochrome look with whatever feels comfortable: jeans, leggings, skirts, dresses, sweaters, tank tops, and otherwise. Just have fun.