Hermes Boots

Hermes Boots are an accessory that can be found in Chests in the Underground and Cavern layers. When equipped, they allow the player to gain a movement speed boost after running for a certain distance continuously. The speed will continue increasing until maximum speed is attained. At full sprint, they will increase the player's horizontal movement speed by about 40%. However, if the player runs into a wall without autojumping, the player will stop and have to speed up again. (See Sprinting accessories for more information on the sprint effect).

The Hermes Boots, Flurry Boots and the Sailfish Boots have near identical functionality, with their only differences being aesthetic. In the case of the Hermes Boots, the user will leave a lasting trail of small dust clouds as they run, which persists for a few seconds. The Dunerider Boots function similarly, the only difference being that they allow the player to run faster on sand.

All four listed boots are interchangeable when crafting Spectre Boots.

Tips

 * Hermes Boots, as well as Flurry Boots and Sailfish Boots, are particularly useful for speedruns, as they can greatly shorten running time.
 * One can engage the speed ability of the boots immediately on a flat or relatively flat surface by shooting a single-lined grappling hook in front of them at the ground in the desired direction (while simultaneously using the movement keys to move that direction) and immediately pressing to disengage the hook, using the speed of the grappling hook as a jump start for the boots. The player gets a faster jump start by shooting it nearly parallel to the ground, as the farther the hook lands from the player, the faster they are pulled.
 * The same effect can be accomplished by dashing (e.g. with the or Tabi).
 * The Hermes Boots can be a very helpful item in early pre-Hardmode, and if the player is lucky, they can obtain the upgraded versions before fighting the Wall of Flesh. However, if the player has not had luck with finding the Goblin Tinkerer, the Hermes Boots also work well with the Aglet and Anklet of the Wind, which will further increase speed.

Trivia

 * The Hermes Boots are a reference to, god of trade, roads, sports, and travelers, and emissary and messenger of the gods in Ancient Greek religion and mythology. He is known for his winged sandals, the , and his incredible speed.