Hover Boots

From Zelda Wiki, the Zelda encyclopedia

Hover Boots,(OoTOcarina of Time | CoHCadence of Hyrule)[1][name references needed][2] also known as the Sacred Feet,(OoTOcarina of Time)[3] are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.

Location and Uses

Ocarina of Time

Descriptionshide ▲
Ocarina of Time instruction booklet
Hover Boots
Walk over water with the Hover Boots.

The Hover Boots are found within the Shadow Temple in the westernmost room of the first basement floor. The Lens of Truth can be used to see the room's entrance hidden behind a fake wall.[4] They are obtained after defeating Dead Hand.

The Hover Boots allow Link to hover across gaps and over water momentarily.[5] When equipped, they provide no traction, making Link slide when walking or running.[5] Link can be propelled by gusts of wind to cross over larger gaps.[6] The Hover Boots also prevent Link from sinking into the sands of the Haunted Wasteland and the Desert Colossus.[3] They also prevent the platforms in the fire barrier section of Ganon's Castle from sinking.

In Ocarina of Time 3D, the Hover Boots are changed from equipment to an item, simplifying their use.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

In Hyrule Warriors, the Hover Boots appear as a Badge. When created, it lengthens the duration of the Focus Spirit of a Warrior.

Cadence of Hyrule

The following section has content which has neither been confirmed nor denied as canonical by Nintendo.

Hover Boots appear in Cadence of Hyrule as equipment that aid the heroes in crossing various terrains, allowing them to float and walk over Water, gaps, and Holes for at least two music beats before grounding them.[2][7] However, using them costs Durability and wearing down the Boots too much will cause them to wear out unless the Glass Ring of Preservation is equipped.

They can be bought from a Shopkeeper for 80 Rupees or found as loot from red Treasure Chests.

Trivia

  • In Hyrule Warriors, Young Link momentarily uses winged boots for his sixth Strong Attack combo to move around quickly. These boots bear a resemblance to both the Hover Boots and the Pegasus Boots.

Nomenclature

  Names in Other Regions  
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japanese
ホバーブーツ (Hobā Būtsu) (OoTOcarina of Time)[10]Same as English.
FrenchEUEuropean
Bottes des airs (OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D)[11]Air boots
Italian
  • Stivali Alati (OoTOcarina of Time)[9]
  • Stivali alati (OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D)[8]
  • Winged Boots
  • Winged boots
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Pegasus Boots[12]
Applies to
Source
Superseded by

Gallery

See Also

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 127 (OoTOcarina of Time | OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Hover Boots
    Allows you to float across gaps.
    — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Only one who has sacred feet can cross the valley of the dead. — Sign (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  4. I can hear the spirits whispering in this room... "Look for the eye of truth..." That's what they are saying! — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
  5. 5.0 5.1 You got the Hover Boots! With these mysterious boots you can hover above the ground. The downside? No traction! You can even use these to walk for short periods where there is no solid ground. Be brave and trust in the boots! — N/A (Ocarina of Time)
  6. Here...I can hear the spirits whispering in this room..."Those who have sacred feet should let the wind guide them. Then, they will be led to the hidden path." That's what they are saying! — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
  7. FLOAT ACROSS GAPS — Game Screen (Cadence of Hyrule)
  8. Hai ottenuto gli stivali alati! — N/A (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian version)
  9. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 127
  10. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 152
  11. Bottes des airs
    Portez ces bottes étranges pour léviter au-dessus du sol. Vous pouvez même marcher dans le vide quelques instants.
    — Inventory (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  12. "Pegasus Boots
    A small tool used to smash pegs—and sometimes enemies! Enchanted boots that provide the wearer with incredible speed. Can also greatly enhance jumping ability when paired with Roc’s Feather.
    Pegasus Boots as seen in: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D"
    The official home for The Legend of Zelda - About , Zelda.com, retrieved January 15, 2022.