Right teal and purple boot with purple laces

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A right teal and purple boot with purple laces, possibly for rain and snow. Three panels of purple nylon (one for each side and one for the heel) make up the outside of the boot. Each purple nylon panel is edged with a slightly darker purple self-fabric binding that has been top stitched into place with machine stitching. Ten metal gromets (five on each side) are on the lace cage and have two purple cotton laces woven through them. Teal nylon makes up the toe box and tongue and extends up to the ankle. Five rows of elastic cording are gathered and sewn horizontally around the ankle panel of teal nylon, creating a puffed effect. The outer sole is made from molded rubber with subtle pyramid spikes along the bottom. White plain weave cotton lines the inside ankle near the arch and heel while the front of the foot is lined with teal nylon.

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