MM6 Maison Margiela's New "Sprinter" Evokes The Ultra-Rare Nike Runners
One pair of Nike’s 1972 Moon Shoes sold at auction for $437,000 USD in 2019. Margiela sells their Sprinters for $820 USD.
Maison Margiela has had a long-running affinity for antique footwear recreations, famously demonstrated in its constant reinvention of German army trainers under the literal product name “Replica.” The French label’s latest Sprinter sneakers seem to take notes from an ultra-rare Nike sneaker that sells for six-figure prices at auction.
The MM6 Maison Margiela Sprinter strongly resembles a Nike sneaker designed for the 1972 Olympics called “Moon Shoes.” Only 12 pairs were made by Nike, leading the design to become a highly-sought fashion artifact. In 2019, a pair was sold for $437,000 USD.
The sleek running silhouette is nearly identical to the Moon Shoe aside from the absence of the signature swoosh and its luxury makeup. MM6’s Sprinter is crafted from drill, hairy suede and calfskin leather, with a classic tongue showcasing the brand’s numeric logo. On the backside of the pair, Maison Margiela’s signature stitch appears at the heel tab.
In comparison to the Moon Shoe’s auction price tag the Maison’s Sprinter is offered at a generous price of $820 USD. Additionally, MM6 offers the sneakers in three different colorways: Null, White and Gray Ridge.
MM6 Maison Margiela’s Sprinter is available now at the brand’s official web store.
