These boots were made for walking
The Moon boots, like the gloves, are designed to protect the Artemis astronauts from the harsh elements. The boots posed a particular challenge, as this element of the suit is in near constant contact with the frigid lunar surface. The new suit features an unexpected accessory: a walking staff. This makes tons of sense, given how Apollo astronauts often struggled to maintain their balance during Moon walks. The staffs, I would think, should also make for good exploratory devices and for shooing away packs of lunar wolves.
