Photo: MoonStar
A plain black trainer by day — at dusk, the glow wakes up and the shoe changes its face.
Verdict
| What it is | MoonStar 810s ET055 TRASDENGLOW — the TRASDEN trainer rebuilt on the 810s pro-use playbook: durable materials, a moisture-permeable waterproof film, and glow-in-the-dark material. A limited model, in black |
| Price | ¥9,900 incl. tax — MoonStar's own store, checked Sun Nov 8, 2026 |
| Availability | Limited model at MoonStar's official store in Japan; the size run is not stated in the sources we verified |
| The angle | Pro-use know-how with after-dark wit — the 810s brief, extended |
| Verdict | A black trainer that saves its one trick for after dark. |
What it is
MoonStar's 810s line takes what the company learns from shoes built for professional use and rebuilds it for daily wear. The TRASDENGLOW starts from the TRASDEN trainer and applies that playbook in full: materials chosen for durability first, a moisture-permeable waterproof film worked into the shoe, and glow-in-the-dark material carried through it.
So the shoe reads two ways. In daylight it is a plain black trainer — nothing loud, nothing that dates. At dusk the glow wakes up and the shoe changes its face. Same shoe, second shift.
Why it matters
Most weatherproof trainers seal the foot in and call it done. A moisture-permeable film is the grown-up version: rain kept out, vapour let through. And the glow is not only a joke — after dark, on an unlit road, a shoe that shows up is a shoe doing a job. Under the urban-explorer lens, that is the 810s brief at its clearest: function first, and the wit arrives as a by-product. The TRASDENGLOW is the line's playful end — but the construction brief underneath is serious.
Specs
| Brand | MoonStar |
| Line | 810s |
| Model | ET055 TRASDENGLOW |
| Base model | TRASDEN trainer |
| Colour | Black |
| Weatherproofing | Moisture-permeable waterproof film (per maker) |
| Materials | Durable materials chosen for wear; glow-in-the-dark material (per maker) |
| Edition | Limited model |
| Sizes | Not stated |
| Origin | Not stated |
What to check before buying
- The price is Japan-side. ¥9,900 incl. tax at MoonStar's own store. Check shipping before you commit — for most overseas buyers, freight or a proxy sits on top of the sticker.
- The glow charges in light. Glow-in-the-dark material stores daylight and gives it back after dark — expect a dusk glow that fades through the night, not a lamp.
- The size run isn't in our sources. Check the product page for sizes and fit notes first; a limited model carries no promise of a restock.
Price record
| Price | ¥9,900 incl. tax |
| Source | MoonStar's own store (store.moonstar.co.jp), checked Sun Nov 8, 2026 |
| Featured | Site-first, Sun Nov 8, 2026 — the Instagram Spotted post follows |
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MoonStar 810s ET055 TRASDENGLOW — Black
¥9,900 incl. tax — MoonStar's own store, checked Sun Nov 8, 2026
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