Tecnica Moon Boot Original

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Retro is in, and there’s no style that harks back to the groovy ’70s like Moon Boots. Designed 41 years ago as a tribute to man’s ability to walk on the moon, the boots are a colorful celebration of the footwear those early space pioneers wore. While these boots aren’t designed for hiking or technical performance (there’s no left or right and they are designed to fit loosely) they do keep your feet warm. On the outside is colorful nylon; inside is insulating polyurethane foam. Our tester, a 12-year-old alpine ski racer who logs 100-plus days a year on the slopes, loves them for post and après wear. They are easy to don and doff, and provide the comfort of bedroom slippers while carrying gear from car to lodge, or sitting by the fire after an afternoon of ice skating. While the soles are flat, the footbed is thick and spongy, adding about an inch to anyone’s height.