10/30/2026
Fun Fact Friday: Some of the most expensive boots ever made are still sitting on the moon. 🌕
Apollo astronauts wore lunar overshoes made with specialized materials, including a stainless-steel woven fabric designed to withstand the brutal conditions of the lunar surface. We’re talking material worth tens of thousands of dollars per yard.
And here’s the kicker: several pairs were left behind on the moon to save weight on the return trip.
Turns out, even the moon has a graveyard of boots.