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FLIGHT SHOES OF RUSSIAN COSMONAUT FOR USE ONBOARD MIR SPACE STATION

$ 242.35

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
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    Description

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    FLIGHT SHOES OF RUSSIAN COSMONAUT FOR USE ONBOARD MIR SPACE STATION
    It's offered to your attention the
    cosmonaut shoes to use them onboard Russian space station MIR
    . Came from 1990-s in excellent condition, the shoes could be used by a cosmonaut while wearing Penguin muscle training suit, or as underwear for Orlan EVA space suit. The shoes are made of natural leather and have zipper on the top. So, they are quite comfortable to wear. Because of the above there are several incomparable advantages:
    This pair of the shoes was originally created by "NPP Zvezda" especially for the space flights.
    The materials used to make the boots are the highest quality (leather etc.).
    Created for cosmonauts these boots can be used for regular use.
    CONDITION - like new.
    Made in Russia by original space suits manufacturer "NPP Zvezda".
    SIZE: 27.5 US
    (43.5 Russian)
    Here are the samples of how the "space shoes" can be used.
    Please take a look through the reference photos from space museum.
    The photo on the left shows Orlan-D space suit for EVA. Beside it you can see the water-cooling garment named KVO to prevent cosmonaut from overheating by the sun in outer space. You can see the "space shoes" put onto the mannequin together with the water-cooling garment. Click on the photo to enlarge it.
    If you take a look at the right photo you will also see the "space shoes" to be worn together with Penguin suit used by the cosmonauts for muscle training when in orbit. Penguin has rubber parts in it, so, a cosmonaut overcomes its resistance when wearing it, in other words, Penguin makes cosmonaut's body to train muscles when they move wearing it. Enlarge photo for better view.
    More unique Soviet space collectibles are available!
    Happy buying!