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These boots were worn by John Glenn during his historic orbital flight in February 1962. The boots were lightweight, flexible, nylon-fabric boots with tennis-shoe-type soles and were worn over the inner gas retention layer of the the spacesuit.

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

John H. Glenn, Jr.

Dimensions

Clothing: 30.5 × 10.2 × 22.9cm, 0.9kg (12 × 4 × 9 in., 2lb.)

Materials

Exterior upper: Aluminized nylon
Exterior Sole: Rubber
Lining: Nylon
Webbing: Nylon
Buckles: Steel
Zipper: Brass, cotton webbing

Inventory Number

A19670178005

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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