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Walk-around of the right boot.

Picture 4 of 4.

The foot portion of the pressure bladder was integrated into the suit itself; the suit's boot was donned like an ordinary boot and provided restraint and abrasion protection.

This is the first suit I've seen where the boot's sole was visible.

 
Right boot, including bottom of sole, of Slayton's Mercury Suit at Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bike Museum
Time picture taken Sat Jul 21 15:11:30 2018
Location picture taken Museum Gallery
Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bike Museum
Sparta, Wisconsin
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