Hermes Boots

The Hermes Boots are an accessory that lets a player run faster after walking continuously in the same direction for about 2 seconds without interruption (interruptions include collision with objects or enemies, but not jumping or falling). The speed increase equals about 30% of normal walking speed, and jump length is increased as well. Hermes Boots can only be acquired from Chests, and can not be crafted.

The boots must be equipped in an Accessory Slot in order for the effect to engage, which is shown as a trail of blue particles behind the player, along with a shuffling sound similar to an approaching worm.

Since jumping does not interrupt the effect, equipping the Cloud in a Bottle, Shiny Red Balloon, and/or Rocket Boots in addition to the Hermes Boots is ideal for crossing large stretches of terrain. The effects of Hermes Boots do not stack with other Hermes Boots, but do stack with Anklets of the Wind and Shadow Armor.

Sells for 1 gold.

Tips
After the effect engages, double-jumps engaged with the Cloud in a Bottle or Rocket Boots will not interrupt the effect, so these can be used together for relatively fast travel.

The boots can be engaged via acceleration from means other than walking. It is possible to boost yourself using the Grappling hook or Ivy Whip. The speed continues if you cancel use of the item after hooking on, so long as you haven't collided with anything. You can also grapple a closed door, then open it just before colliding with it. If you are knocked back by an enemy (without the Cobalt Shield) and then continue running in the opposite direction of the enemy, you will reach top speed almost instantly.

By using a 1x12 block area of water, you can accelerate to the boost of Hermes Boots over a very short distance. To do this, start walking into the water. The water will keep you at a walking speed, but because you are walking without stopping, the Hermes Boots will activate. When you are near the edge of the water, jump out onto a flat strip, and the Boots will still be in effect.



History & Trivia
Hermes in Greek Mythology was the messenger of the Gods, the God of thieves, travelers, sports, and athletics. Since he was a messenger, this required him to run fast, hence the boot's ability to let the player run extremely fast.