Boots of lightness

“Magic boots that make you lighter than normal.”

The Boots of lightness are an untradeable pair of boots that cut 4.535 kg of carried weight while worn. They give only +1 stab, slash and crush defence, so the reason to wear them is weight, not protection. You pick them up from the Temple of Ikov dungeon and you do not need to start the quest.

Equipment bonuses

The defensive numbers are tiny: +1 stab, +1 slash and +1 crush defence. All other bonuses are 0. The weight cut, not the stats, is the draw.

Attack bonuses
0
0
0
0
0
Defence bonuses
+1
+1
+1
0
0
Other bonuses
+0
+0
+0%
+0
Slot
Feet

No requirements to wear · feet slot · members. Standout feature: they reduce your weight by 4.535 kg while worn. The +1 defences shown above are minor.

How to get the Boots of lightness

You do not need to buy these. They sit on the floor of a dungeon cellar and respawn.

Ways to obtain it
Temple of Ikov dungeon — a floor spawn in the cellar, down the stairs directly west of the entrance ladder. Bring a light source and a slash weapon or knife. It respawns every 60 seconds, so hopping worlds lets you collect more pairs.
Perdu — if you lose them, he sells a replacement pair for 9,800 coins.

You can take them without starting the Temple of Ikov quest.

What the Boots of lightness are used for

The boots cut 4.535 kg of weight while worn, which is their only real job. They are untradeable, so they are safe to use in the Wilderness.

They suit any setup where weight matters and the feet slot has nothing better. They give almost no defence, so once you want protection, move on. See gear progression for the steps up.

Boots of lightness vs Graceful boots

The boots of lightness cut 4.535 kg. The Graceful boots cut 4 kg and add a 3% bump to run energy restoration. That bump grows to 30% when you wear the whole Graceful outfit.

So the choice depends on the outfit. If you have the full Graceful set, wear its boots. If you do not, the boots of lightness are the free option. When you assemble the set piece by piece with a Spottier cape available, buy the Graceful boots second to last.

Boots of lightness FAQ

What do the Boots of lightness do?
They reduce your weight by 4.535 kg while worn. They also give a small +1 stab, slash and crush defence.
Do you need a quest to get the Boots of lightness?
No. They are found in the cellar of the Temple of Ikov dungeon and you do not need to start the Temple of Ikov quest to take them.
Where are the Boots of lightness?
In the cellar of the Temple of Ikov dungeon, down a set of stairs directly west of the dungeon's entrance ladder. You need a light source and a slash weapon or knife to reach the spawn.
What if you lose your Boots of lightness?
Pick another pair up from the dungeon spawn, which respawns after 60 seconds. You can also buy a replacement from Perdu for 9,800 coins.
Boots of lightness or Graceful boots?
The boots of lightness cut a little more weight (4.535 kg against 4 kg). The Graceful boots also raise run energy restoration, and only the full Graceful outfit gives the larger 30% boost. Boots of lightness do not affect run energy.
Can you use Boots of lightness in the Wilderness?
Yes. They are untradeable, so they are safe to use there.
Do the Boots of lightness work in free-to-play?
No. Since an April 2004 update they no longer reduce weight on free-to-play worlds. They are a members item.
Are the Boots of lightness good for combat?
No. The +1 defences are tiny. For real protection, move up to Rune boots, which need 40 Defence.

Update history

1 Apr 2004The boots stopped reducing weight on free-to-play worlds.

Source: OSRS Wiki — Boots of lightness (Changes).