moon boots

Intermediate 📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Definition

Puffy, heavily cushioned winter boots from the '70s and '80s that looked like you were preparing for a lunar landing; wear them too close to a campfire and they'll melt into sad, squishy disappointment.

Example Usage

She pulled out those vintage moon boots to wear on the ski trip.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=moon%20boots&defid=741653)