Boot, Right, Mercury, Shepard, MR-3

Dull orange bottom of spacesuit boots. Tread slightly worn.

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Object Details

Astronaut

Alan B. Shepard Jr.

Manufacturer

B. F. Goodrich Co.

Summary

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.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19770563005

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear

Materials

Upper: Aluminized nylon, polyester, brass

Sole: Rubber

Dimensions

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

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Destination Moon

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9360c31ec-35ad-4b1c-8642-50579c99f904

Record ID

nasm_A19770563005