MM6 Maison Margiela Goes Gorpcore With Its Après Ski Boot

The anonymously-ran sub-label MM6 Maison Margiela is often overlooked in the fashion sphere — like most affordable off-shoots, it’s pigeonholed into the depths of fashion reserved for those looking for an entry point into something more luxurious. But what’s wrong with that when labels such as MM6 Maison Margiela are dropping shoes like this, the all-new Après Ski boot and slipper?

While the entire Fall/Winter 2023 collection is incredibly noteworthy — feeling closer than ever before to a “real” Maison Margiela offering — it’s the shoes that have taken the spotlight. More specifically, this Après Ski duo adheres to strict gorpcore trend rules, making it a well-timed footwear drop for the House.

MM6 Maison Margiela’s boot is reminiscent of a black nylon puffer jacket, using this very material to construct its upper. It comes with a padded round toe and a thick rubber sole unit, as well as the House’s signature branding embedded into the fibers on the lateral panel.

The Après Ski slippers take the same approach, but cut things low to give it that quintessential mule form. Take a look at the pairs above, and pick them up now from MM6 Maison Margiela stores and online.

In other news, Balenciaga has updated its Speed Trainer with the sole unit from its 3XL Sneaker.