The Concerning Truth About Moon Shoes

The moon shoes of the 90s were perhaps inspired by the "satellite jumping shoes" of the 50s and 60s. These were even more dangerous, as children hopped around on giant metal springs. In one 2009 YouTube video, a kid tests them out for 20 seconds before his ankle flops unnervingly to the side and a

The moon shoes of the 90s were perhaps inspired by the "satellite jumping shoes" of the 50s and 60s. These were even more dangerous, as children hopped around on giant metal springs. In one 2009 YouTube video, a kid tests them out for 20 seconds before his ankle flops unnervingly to the side and a small "ow!" escapes him.

Surprisingly, you can still buy moon shoes. You can get your very own brand new pair from Amazon or score some sweet vintage ones from eBay. However, keep in mind the toys have a weight limit of about 160 pounds and several Amazon reviewers complained that the rubber bands snapped easily. If you're curious about how moon shoes hold up today, you can watch several YouTubers wobble and stumble in these trampoline traps. But if you really want to know what walking on the moon is like, you'd best start studying for astronaut tests while listening to The Police.

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