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Hiking Boots

Hiking Boots are uncommon civilian footwear in DayZ with best insulation, wet max wetness, 150 durability on current wiki.gg data, light melee/infected protection, and Leather Sewing Kit repair. They are light, warm, and useful for long-distance travel.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Feet
Inventory SlotFeet
Size4x4
Capacity0 slots

Quick answer

Hiking Boots are durable civilian outdoor boots built for long-distance travel. They are lighter than most military boots, have strong insulation, and provide some melee and infected protection, making them one of the better non-military footwear options.

In-game description

Highly durable, water resistant boots, designed to protect the feet and ankles during all types of outdoor activities.

Main Uses

  • Wear as durable civilian footwear
  • Use for best foot insulation
  • Use for long-distance travel
  • Use for light melee and infected foot protection
  • Repair with a Leather Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use Hiking Boots for long-distance travel

Hiking Boots are light, warm, and durable civilian boots, making them a strong travel option.

  1. Find Hiking Boots in civilian loot areas.
  2. Equip them in your feet slot.
  3. Use them for long travel routes, looting runs, and cold-weather survival.
  4. Keep them repaired because ruined footwear can cause major survival problems.

Repair Hiking Boots

Hiking Boots can be repaired with a Leather Sewing Kit.

  1. Place the Hiking Boots in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use a Leather Sewing Kit on the boots.
  3. Repair them before they reach ruined condition.
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How to get Hiking Boots

  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Look for black or brown variants.
  • Use them as a lightweight warm boot option when you do not have military footwear.

Spawn info

CivilianUncommon
  • Hiking Boots are uncommon civilian footwear.
  • They have best insulation.
  • They have wet max wetness.
  • They are lighter than most military boot options.
  • They provide light melee and infected protection.

Important notes

  • Hiking Boots use the feet slot.
  • They have no inventory capacity.
  • They provide best insulation.
  • They are lighter than most military boots.
  • They provide no projectile protection.
  • They are a strong civilian footwear choice for long-distance survival.