Boot, Right, Mercury, Shepard, MR-3

National Air and Space Museum

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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Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Destination Moon
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19770563005
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9360c31ec-35ad-4b1c-8642-50579c99f904
Dull orange bottom of spacesuit boots. Tread slightly worn.
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Dull orange bottom of spacesuit boots. Tread slightly worn.
Full view of silver spacesuit.