Recipe
| Material | Qty | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tanned Leather | 4 | Tanning Rack (3 hide + 1 salt) |
| Iron Buckle | 1 | Smithy T1 |
| Hemp Thread | 2 | Loom (1 fiber → 1 thread) |
Steps
- Build a Tanning Rack (10 wood + 4 rope) next to the Workbench T2.
- Hunt 6 boar or deer for hides; tan to leather.
- Place a Leatherworker Bench (15 plank + 4 iron nail).
- Open the bench, craft Leather Boots.
Best early boots
- Leather Boots — light, +5% stamina regen. Default pick.
- Sailor Boots (Cutter unlock) — +10% deck grip in storm.
- Climber Boots — recipe drops from PT9 Foothills cache. +20% climb speed.