Hermes Boots

The Hermes Boots are an accessory that increases the character's maximum speed by 30%. However the acceleration is unchanged. Therefore the Hermes Boots' power only becomes noticeable when the player has a large stretch of land to run on uninterrupted, as the player's speed increases on open stretches. The boots create a blue trail of particles behind the player as they reach maximum speed. Jumping length is increased as well. Jumping will not interrupt the speed making carrying the Cloud In a Bottle and the Shiny Red Balloon very ideal for crossing over terrain.

It is possible using the Grappling Hook to quickly reach the Hermes Boots' maximum speed with good timing by "chain boosting". To do this, jump and grapple the floor in front of you during the peak of your jump. Press jump again before landing and you will be propelled forwards. This technique is made easier with accessories that assist in jumping such as the Shiny Red Balloon or Rocket Boots.

History & Trivia
The Hermes Boots are most without a doubt a reference to the Black Guy in the movie 'AH ZOMBIES!!!!!!!' who was told his looked like Hermes and should run his black ass all the way to the CIA to rescue everyone from being eaten by the zombies. The guy ends up dying on the way there because there was a KFC on the way and he got distracted, what can you say, he was black. It is also a reference to the Pegasus Boots obtained by Link which have a similar effect in the Super Nintendo game, Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Hermes in Greek Mythology was the messenger of the Gods, the God of theives, travelers, sports, and athletics. Since he was a messenger, this required him to run fast. Hence the boot's ability.

thumb|right|258px|Video tutorial for chain boosting