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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 A19770563005 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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