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{{Infobox|item
{{Infobox|item
| image   = [[File:Ironboots.png]]
| image = [[File:Ironboots.png|150px]]
| caption = Iron Boots from Twilight Princess
| caption       = The Iron Boots from ''Twilight Princess''
| game     = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br>[[Ice Cavern]]
| location = <u>'''''Ocarina of Time'''''</u><br/>[[Ice Cavern (Ocarina of Time)|Ice Cavern]]<br/><u>'''''The Wind Waker'''''</u><br/>[[Ice Ring Isle]]<br/><u>'''''Twilight Princess'''''</u><br/>[[Mayor Bo's House]]
----'''''The Wind Waker'''''<br>[[Ice Ring Isle]]
| use = Sinking to the bottom of water<br/>Sticking to metallic surfaces<br/>Increasing weight of [[Link]]
----'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br>[[Mayor Bo's House]]
| related = [[Hover Boots]]<br/>[[Kokiri Boots]]<br/>[[Pegasus Boots]]<br/>[[Boot (Disambiguation)]]
| use     = To sink to the bottom of water<br>To stick to metallic surfaces<br>To increase weight of [[Link]]
| related = [[Hover Boots]]<br>[[Kokiri Boots]]<br>[[Pegasus Boots]]
}}
}}
{{Languages
| jpn = ヘビィブーツ
| esp = Botas de Hierro
| fra = Bottes de Plomb
| deu = Eisenstiefel
| ita = Stivali di Ferro
}}
The '''Iron Boots''' are a recurring item in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. When equipped, the Iron Boots greatly increase the weight of [[Link]], allowing him to sink to the bottom of lakes, push down rusty switches, stick to metallic surfaces, and more. The Iron Boots are one of many equippable footwear in the series, including the [[Hover Boots]], [[Kokiri Boots]], [[Pegasus Boots]], and the [[Boots]].
==''Ocarina of Time''==
The Iron Boots are located within the [[Ice Cavern (Ocarina of Time)|Ice Cavern]], where they are guarded by a [[White Wolfos]]. The boots can be used to walk around underwater, which is necessary in order to enter the [[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]] in [[Lake Hylia]].{{Ref|OoT|369|Navi}} They can also be used to withstand the winds from fans found inside the [[Shadow Temple]] and [[Ganon's Castle]].


The '''Iron Boots''' are a very heavy type of footwear. They are found in three [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series']] games to date. When equipped, the Iron Boots greatly increase the weight of Link, allowing him to sink to the bottom of lakes, push down rusty switches, stick to metallic surfaces, and more. The Iron Boots are one of many equippable footwear in the series, including the [[Hover Boots]], [[Kokiri Boots]], [[Pegasus Boots]], and the [[Boots]].
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'', the Iron Boots are made an equippable item rather than appearing on the Equipment subscreen like Link's tunics. This was done to appease complaints about having to constantly pause the game to equip and remove them in the original game.


==Appearances==
==''The Wind Waker''==
===Ocarina of Time===
After sailing to the [[Ice Ring Isle]] one square west of [[Forest Haven]], Link can thaw the entrance with the [[Fire Arrow]] and follow the ice-covered path inside. At the end of the chamber is a treasure chest containing the Iron Boots.{{Ref|TWW|3736|In-Game Description}} The main purpose of the Iron Boots in this game is to stand in the face of fierce winds, as is required to enter and complete the [[Wind Temple]], and they can also be used to press down springboards and weighted switches. Their underwater functionality from ''Ocarina of Time'' has been removed entirely, however; like most items, Link is unable to equip them while swimming.
After traversing through the [[Ice Cavern]], Link will walk into a room with a single [[Treasure Chest]]. This chest contains the Iron Boots.{{Ref|OoT|88|In-Game Description}} Afterwards, [[Sheik]] will appear and begin to teach him the [[Serenade of Water]]. The boots are used to make Link sink in water, or resist high winds.{{Ref|OoT|369|Navi}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''|Boots so heavy that they make it impossible to run. If you enter the water wearing them, you will sink.|Item Screen Description}}


===The Wind Waker===
''The Wind Waker'' was the first game to include the boots as an item rather than a piece of equipment, which would be carried on through the rest of their appearances in future games.
After [[Link]] sails to the [[Ice Ring Isle]] at the F5 square section west of [[Forest Haven]], Link can thaw the entrance with the [[Fire Arrow]] and follow the ice-covered path inside. At the end of the chamber, Link finds a treasure chest that contains the Iron Boots.{{Ref|TWW|3736|In-Game Description}}


===Twilight Princess===
==''Twilight Princess''==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the Iron Boots are given to Link by [[Mayor Bo]]. He does this after Link was told by [[Renado]] that the only way to reach the summit of [[Death Mountain]], where the [[Goron Mines]] lie, he must beat the [[Goron]]s in a contest of strength. Renado explains that the only person he ever knew that was capable of beating the Gorons was Mayor Bo. Upon travelling back to the [[Ordona Province]] and into [[Mayor Bo's House|Bo's house]], the mayor will teach Link the art of sumo wrestling, and if Link can beat Bo twice, he will give Link the Iron Boots.{{Ref|TP|155|In-Game Description}} He explains that the boots helped him defeat the Gorons.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', Link is given the Iron Boots from [[Mayor Bo]] of [[Ordon Village]] after being taught the art of sumo. The boots are the only things that will enable Link to stand against the great strength of the [[Goron]]s, and thus are required to climb [[Death Mountain]] and access the [[Goron Mines]].{{Ref|TP|155|In-Game Description}}  


The Iron Boots can be used to make Link heavier. This element is used in all sorts of ways in ''Twilight Princess'', including to outstrength the Gorons, press rusty switches, resist high winds, and more. The Iron Boots are also used to stick to metallic surfaces. These surfaces are found commonly in the Goron Mines and in the [[Bridge of Eldin Cavern]]. While walking on these metallic surfaces, Link walks slowly, which is the result of the increased weight thanks to the Iron Boots. Link will also walk slowly with the Iron Boots equipped on normal surfaces.
In addition to their functioning against strong winds and while underwater, as in ''Ocarina of Time'', the Iron Boots can also be used to walk on magnetic walls and ceilings and to activate special switches when used with the [[Clawshot]]. They are necessary in order to defeat several bosses in the game, including [[Fyrus]], [[Morpheel]], [[Argorok]], and [[Zant]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Iron Boots.png|''The Iron Boots in Ocarina of Time''
File:Iron Boots - OOT64 render.png|Iron Boots Art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Iron Boots (The Wind Waker).png|''The Iron Boots in The Wind Waker''
File:Iron-Boots-Model.png|The Iron Boots from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Iron-Boots-Model-3D.png|Iron Boots Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
File:Iron-Boots-3D.png|Iron Boots icon from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:Iron Boots (The Wind Waker).png|Iron Boots from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:Iron Boots - TPHD icon.png|Iron Boots icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{References}}
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Revision as of 20:22, November 8, 2021

Iron Boots
Ironboots.png
The Iron Boots from Twilight Princess

Games

Location

Ocarina of Time
Ice Cavern
The Wind Waker
Ice Ring Isle
Twilight Princess
Mayor Bo's House

Uses

Sinking to the bottom of water
Sticking to metallic surfaces
Increasing weight of Link

Related

In Other Languages[show]
Language Name
Japan 日本語 ヘビィブーツ
France Française Bottes de Plomb
Spain Español Botas de Hierro
Germany Deutsch Eisenstiefel
Italy Italiana Stivali di Ferro

The Iron Boots are a recurring item in The Legend of Zelda series. When equipped, the Iron Boots greatly increase the weight of Link, allowing him to sink to the bottom of lakes, push down rusty switches, stick to metallic surfaces, and more. The Iron Boots are one of many equippable footwear in the series, including the Hover Boots, Kokiri Boots, Pegasus Boots, and the Boots.

Ocarina of Time

The Iron Boots are located within the Ice Cavern, where they are guarded by a White Wolfos. The boots can be used to walk around underwater, which is necessary in order to enter the Water Temple in Lake Hylia.[1] They can also be used to withstand the winds from fans found inside the Shadow Temple and Ganon's Castle.

In Ocarina of Time 3D, the Iron Boots are made an equippable item rather than appearing on the Equipment subscreen like Link's tunics. This was done to appease complaints about having to constantly pause the game to equip and remove them in the original game.

The Wind Waker

After sailing to the Ice Ring Isle one square west of Forest Haven, Link can thaw the entrance with the Fire Arrow and follow the ice-covered path inside. At the end of the chamber is a treasure chest containing the Iron Boots.[2] The main purpose of the Iron Boots in this game is to stand in the face of fierce winds, as is required to enter and complete the Wind Temple, and they can also be used to press down springboards and weighted switches. Their underwater functionality from Ocarina of Time has been removed entirely, however; like most items, Link is unable to equip them while swimming.

The Wind Waker was the first game to include the boots as an item rather than a piece of equipment, which would be carried on through the rest of their appearances in future games.

Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Link is given the Iron Boots from Mayor Bo of Ordon Village after being taught the art of sumo. The boots are the only things that will enable Link to stand against the great strength of the Gorons, and thus are required to climb Death Mountain and access the Goron Mines.[3]

In addition to their functioning against strong winds and while underwater, as in Ocarina of Time, the Iron Boots can also be used to walk on magnetic walls and ceilings and to activate special switches when used with the Clawshot. They are necessary in order to defeat several bosses in the game, including Fyrus, Morpheel, Argorok, and Zant.

Gallery

References

  1. "Those Iron Boots look like they weigh a ton! If you wear those boots, you may be able to walk at the bottom of a lake." — Navi, Ocarina of Time.
  2. "You got the Iron Boots! These boots are so heavy you can hardly walk, but the wind can't blow you around when you wear them!" — In-Game Description, The Wind Waker.
  3. "You got the Iron Boots! Wear these and you'll become so heavy, not even a Goron will be able to move you!" — In-Game Description, Twilight Princess.