ClothingShoes
Athletic Shoes
Athletic Shoes are uncommon civilian footwear in DayZ with low insulation, drenched max wetness, 80 durability, light melee/infected protection, and Leather Sewing Kit repair. They are also the default shoes many survivors spawn with.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
Athletic Shoes are lightweight civilian shoes. They are quiet and easy to find, but they have poor weather resistance and low durability compared with proper boots.
In-game description
“All-terrain shoes, designed to protect the feet during everyday activities.”
Main Uses
- Wear as lightweight civilian footwear
- Use as early-game shoes
- Use when quiet movement matters more than durability
- Repair with a Leather Sewing Kit
How to use this item
Use Athletic Shoes as starter footwear
Athletic Shoes are lightweight and common, but they are not ideal for long-term survival.
- Find Athletic Shoes in civilian loot areas or keep your starter pair.
- Equip them in your feet slot.
- Use them early while looking for stronger footwear.
- Upgrade to boots when you need warmth, durability, or better wetness resistance.
Repair Athletic Shoes
Athletic Shoes can be repaired with a Leather Sewing Kit.
- Place the Athletic Shoes in your inventory or hands.
- Use a Leather Sewing Kit on the shoes.
- Repair them before they reach ruined condition.
How to get Athletic Shoes
- Search civilian loot areas.
- Look for black, blue, brown, green, or grey variants.
- Use them early, then upgrade to better boots when possible.
Spawn info
CivilianUncommon
- • Athletic Shoes are uncommon civilian footwear.
- • They are also common starter footwear.
- • They have low insulation and can become drenched.
- • They have lower durability than most boot options.
Important notes
- Athletic Shoes use the feet slot.
- They have no inventory capacity.
- They are lightweight but not durable.
- They can become drenched.
- They are a short-term footwear option rather than ideal long-term boots.