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These boots were worn by Scott Carpenter during training sessions prior to his Mercury mission in May 1962.

The Mercury boots were designed to be worn separately, over the spacesuit bladder, and were constructed of lightweight, nylon-fabric with tennis-shoe-type soles. The upper surface was of nylon, covered with the same aluminized coating as the spacesuit, with front closing zipper and adjustment lacings on each side. The soles were constructed of rubber.

The NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center transferred the boot to the National Air and Space Museum in 1972.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear Manufacturer B. F. Goodrich Co.
 Astronaut Scott M. Carpenter
 Dimensions Clothing: 30.5 x 10.2 x 24.1cm (12 in. x 4 in. x 9 1/2 in.)
 Materials Upper boot: aluminized nylon, steel, polyester, foam padding
Snaps: stainless steel
Zipper: Brass, cotton
Sole: Rubber
 Inventory Number A19721161003 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Centrer Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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