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Trail Shoes

Trail Shoes are uncommon civilian/camping footwear in DayZ with medium insulation, wet max wetness, 120 durability, light melee/infected protection, and Leather Sewing Kit repair. They are classified as sneakers/light footwear despite the in-game description calling them boots.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Feet
Inventory SlotFeet
Size4x3
Capacity0 slots

Quick answer

Trail Shoes sit between Athletic Shoes and Hiking Boots. They are light footwear with better insulation and durability than Running Shoes or Athletic Shoes, making them a strong early-to-mid footwear option for travel and camping routes.

In-game description

Versatile boots, with their design making them the middle ground between hiking boots and athletic shoes.

Main Uses

  • Wear as outdoor light footwear
  • Use for better insulation than basic shoes
  • Use for camping and civilian routes
  • Use for light melee and infected foot protection
  • Repair with a Leather Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use Trail Shoes as outdoor footwear

Trail Shoes are a strong lightweight option between basic shoes and full hiking boots.

  1. Find Trail Shoes in civilian or camping loot areas.
  2. Equip them in your feet slot.
  3. Use them for travel, camping routes, and early-to-mid survival.
  4. Upgrade to Hiking Boots, military boots, or winter boots when you need stronger protection or warmth.

Repair Trail Shoes

Trail Shoes can be repaired with a Leather Sewing Kit.

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

  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Search camping loot areas.
  • Look for beige, black, blue, or grey variants.
  • Use them as an upgrade over Sneakers, Athletic Shoes, or Running Shoes.

Spawn info

CivilianCampingUncommon
  • Trail Shoes are uncommon footwear.
  • They have better insulation and durability than Athletic Shoes and Running Shoes.
  • They are classified as sneakers/light footwear despite the in-game description calling them boots.
  • They have wet max wetness.
  • They provide light melee and infected protection.

Important notes

  • Trail Shoes use the feet slot.
  • They have no inventory capacity.
  • They are classified as sneakers/light footwear, not heavy boots.
  • They offer medium insulation.
  • They are a good upgrade over basic civilian shoes.
  • They provide no projectile protection.