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The Mercury boots were lightweight, nylon-fabric boots with tennis-shoe-type soles. Manufactured by the B.F. Goodrich Company, they were lightweight and flexible.

Display Status

This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Destination Moon

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear

Astronaut

Alan B. Shepard Jr.

Manufacturer

B. F. Goodrich Co.

Dimensions

Clothing: 30.5 x 11.4 x 21.6cm (12 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in.)

Materials

Upper: Aluminized nylon, polyester, brass
Sole: Rubber

Inventory Number

A19770563004

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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