Lot 311
Salyut-7, 1977, Orlan D Eva Ankle Boot (12.5x4.5x5") This square toed boot is covered in white space suit material and has a leather sole. The inside of the boot is labeled with the date 22006-77 and the size "59-77" (= Large ?).
This boot is designed to be worn over the integrated soft feet of the Orlan-D EVA spacesuit as a protection against abrasion of the integrated feet. It shows slight wear which would be natural since it was only worn in space. The Orlan-D EVA spacesuit was only used in conjunction with Salyut-6 and Salyut-7. Given that the Salyut-6 spacecraft and its contents were lost when its orbit degraded in 1982, we are making the assumption that, although showing a manufacture date of 1977, this boot was used on Salyut-7. Regardless of where/when it was used, you will probably never have a chance to see this boot again.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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