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Iron Boots
ArmorEnchantableCraftable

Iron Boots

Foot armor providing 2 armor points. Crafted from four iron ingots.

Stack Size

1

Durability

195

Category

Armor

Version Added

1.0

Item ID

iron_boots

Overview

Iron Boots is a piece of armor in the Armor category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it, mob drops, trading with villagers, and chest loot. It cannot be stacked, so each Iron Boots occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 195 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.

In this database, Iron Boots sits alongside 42 other Armor entries, each with its own page. As armor it absorbs incoming damage and slowly wears down, drawing on its 195 durability points; a full matching set stacks protection across the helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots slots. Iron is the dependable mid-game material, striking a practical balance between durability and performance that makes it the workhorse choice for most players. When enchanted, it can carry 13 different enchantments, including Protection, Fire Protection, Blast Protection, and Projectile Protection, which together can dramatically change how it performs.

Crafting Recipe

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Station: Crafting Table

How to Obtain

  • Crafting
  • Mob drops
  • Trading
  • Chest loot

Applicable Enchantments

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get Iron Boots in Minecraft?

Iron Boots is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot. It can also be obtained through mob drops, trading with villagers, and chest loot.

What is Iron Boots used for?

Iron Boots is worn for protection. Foot armor providing 2 armor points. Crafted from four iron ingots.

How many Iron Boots can you stack?

Iron Boots does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.

Can Iron Boots be enchanted?

Yes. Iron Boots can be enchanted with Protection, Fire Protection, Blast Protection, Projectile Protection, Feather Falling, Depth Strider, Frost Walker, Soul Speed, Thorns, Unbreaking, Mending, Curse of Vanishing, and Curse of Binding. Apply these at an enchanting table, with enchanted books on an anvil, or through villager trades.

How much durability does Iron Boots have?

Iron Boots has 195 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 195 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.

When was Iron Boots added to Minecraft?

Iron Boots was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Armor category in the current 1.21 release.

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