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The '''Elevating Shoes''' is a recurring equipment in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] series.
{{Item
|title=Elevating shoes
|image=[[File:DQVIII Elevating shoes.png|300px]]
|japanese=しあわせのくつ
|romaji={{tt|Shiawase no kutsu|Shoes of happiness}}
|names=Shoes of happiness<br>Luck shoes
|games={{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}} (smartphone only)<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|effect=Increases the wearer's {{Luck}} or {{Agility}}.<br>Grants one {{EXP}} point to the wearer for each step taken where monsters can be encountered.<br>Increases the amount of experience gained by the wearer. (''IX'' and ''Heroes'' series)
}}
The '''Elevating shoes''' are an accessory and footwear in the series.
 
==Characteristics==
The elevating shoes are an extravagant pair of shoes similar in appearance to [[Wikipedia:Poulaines|poulaines]], a type of pointy shoe worn in medieval Europe. They are decorated with gold, purple cloth, and blue jewels. In most games in the series, they grant one point of experience for each step the wearer takes on fields with monsters can be encountered. In some games they simply increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Elevating Shoes is an accessory that increases luck by 50, and grants EXP while walking.
The Elevating shoes have a {{Luck}} bonus of +50 and can be equipped by all vocations. The shoes grant its wearer one experience point per step taken on the world map. They can be dropped by [[Liquid metal slime]]s and can be sold for 75 gold.
* In remake versions of the game, one pair can found in [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|Cloudsgate Citadel]]. [[Metal chimaera]]s have a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of dropping them, as well.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Elevating shoes III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Elevating shoes</big>
|kanji=しあわせのくつ
|description=Footwear that enhances experience with every single step.
|stats=Luck +50
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial Artist]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]]
|notes=1 exp every 5 steps
|price=N/a / 75
|location=Found at a secret spot on a plateau to the west of [[Aliahan]]{{tt|*|Requires Ramia to reach}}<br>Treasure chest on 4F of {{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}.<br>{{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Liquid metal slime]].<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Metal chimaera]].<br>Received as a pre-order bonus from the Trouble-Free Travel Kit.
}}
 
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=Footwear that enhances experience with every single step.<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] versions.</ref>
}}
The Elevating shoes have a {{Luck}} bonus of +50 and can be equipped by all characters. Once again, they will grant one point of experience for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. The shoes only appear in remake versions of the game and can be found in a treasure chest in the {{Fungeon 4}}.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Appearing exclusively in the smartphone version of the game, the elevating shoes have a +10 {{Style}} bonus and can be equipped by all characters. As in previous games, they will grant one point of experience to the wearer for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. The shoes could only be acquired in the Japanese version of the game by entering a code from the Dragon Quest Portal App distributed from June 11th to July 1st, 2015 and is no longer available.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The elevating shoes have a +5 {{Style}} bonus, can be equipped by all characters, and grant one experience point for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. They can be dropped rarely by both [[liquid metal slime]]s and [[metal king slime]]s or can be received as a prize rarely from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]] at both [[Buccanham]] and the Grand Slum evolution of the [[the Haven]]. The shoes can be sold for 50 gold.
* In the Nintendo 3DS version, there is an upgraded version known as the [[extra elevating shoes]] which grant two experience points per step taken.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Wear them for a happily elevating experience!<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Elevating shoes have a +5 {{Agility}} bonus, can be equipped by all characters, and grant one experience point for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. They can be dropped rarely by [[Liquid metal slime|Liquid metal slimes]] and [[Hell hopper|Hell hoppers]] or made in the [[Alchemy Pot]]. The shoes can also be used to make a [[happy hat]], as well.
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Elevating shoes PS2.png|32px|Elevating shoes]]<br>Elevating shoes
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII fishnet stockings.png|32px|link=Fishnet stockings]]<br>Fishnet stockings
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Happy hat.png|32px|link=Happy hat]]<br>Happy hat
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Happy hat.png|32px|link=Happy hat]]<br>Happy hat
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Elevating shoes PS2.png|32px|Elevating shoes]]<br>Elevating shoes
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Feathered cap PS2.png|32px|link=Feathered cap]]<br>Feathered cap
|i3=-
}}
</div>
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQIX elevating shoes.png]]
|name=Elevating shoes
|icon=[[File:Elevating shoes IX artwork.png|275px]]
|description=Footwear that fosters floods of experience.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|stats=Evasion +3.5%<br>Style +55
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial Artist]]<br>[[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]]<br>[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Used to create [[Pixie boots]].
|price=N/a / 777
|location=Alchemy only.
|i1=[[Image:DQIX depressing shoes.png|32px|link=Depressing shoes]]<br>Depressing shoes
|i2=[[Image:Lucky pendant.png|32px|link=Lucky pendant]]<br>Lucky pendant
|i3=-
}}
The elevating shoes are now footwear in this game and increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer (this extra experience is not taken away from the amount given to other party members). It is very useful to have multiple pairs to help with party revocation or skill point training.


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Elevating shoes</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:Elevating shoes xi icon.png]]
|description=Prodigious pumps that will earn the wearer experience with every step they take.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|stats=Agility +20/22/24/26<br>Charm +32/34/36/38<br>EXP Increase When Moving 1/2/3/4
|notes=Requires 17 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=N/a
|location=Received as a reward for completing the quest [[Echo Chamber|No Music, No Life]]. (2D mode of 3DS and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|diff=-
|i1=-
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}


{{stub}}
==={{DQH}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Elevating shoes.png|name=Elevating shoes}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Experience Earned|modifier=+5.0%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Celestial skein]] x3 + [[Faerie fluff]] x2{{tt|*|7% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Classic Recipe|modifier=[[Celestial skein]] x2 + [[Kaleidoskin]]{{tt|*|24% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Luxury Recipe|modifier=[[Celestial skein]] + [[Mugger's mask]]{{tt|*|56% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=450 gold|equipableBy=All Characters
|flavor=Slip on these slip-ons for an elevating experience.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
|notes=}}
The quick recipe for the elevating shoes can be received from [[Medal King|King Flaminio]] in exchange for 15 [[Mini medal]]s onboard the Stonecloud, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by [[Metal slime]]s, [[Liquid metal slime]]s, and [[Metal king slime]]s.
 
==={{DQH2}}===
The Elevating shoes increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer by 20% and can be dropped by [[Liquid metal slime]]s. Unlike other accessories, the shoes cannot be improved any further.
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A pair of pointy shoes that enhance the experience of ambulating adventurers.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
The Elevating shoes are [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|Treasure No. 40]] in the Armour 1 category and can be found on [[the Maneland]]. Its base value is 6,400,000 gold.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Zuecos de ánimo|es-meaning=Spanish for "clogs of cheer".
|fr=Chaussures à talons|fr-meaning=French for "high heel shoes/spurring shoes".
|de=Erhebende Schuhe|de-meaning=German for "uplifting shoes".
|it=Scarponi santi|it-meaning=Italian for "holy boots".
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Elevating shoes VII artwork.png|The elevating shoes in ''VII'' and remake versions of ''IV''
Elevating shoes treasures icon.jpg|Elevating shoes icon in ''Treasures''
</gallery></center>
 
==Related items==
*[[Depressing shoes]]
*[[Extra elevating shoes]]
 
==References==
<references/>
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX footwear]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX footwear]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures legendary armour]]
 
[[fr:Chaussures à talons]]

Latest revision as of 17:49, 19 November 2025

Elevating shoes
Japanese しあわせのくつ
Romaji Shiawase no kutsu
Old localisations Shoes of happiness
Luck shoes
Found in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV (remakes only)
Dragon Quest VI (smartphone only)
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Increases the wearer's Luck or Agility.
Grants one EXP point to the wearer for each step taken where monsters can be encountered.
Increases the amount of experience gained by the wearer. (IX and Heroes series)

The Elevating shoes are an accessory and footwear in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The elevating shoes are an extravagant pair of shoes similar in appearance to poulaines, a type of pointy shoe worn in medieval Europe. They are decorated with gold, purple cloth, and blue jewels. In most games in the series, they grant one point of experience for each step the wearer takes on fields with monsters can be encountered. In some games they simply increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

The Elevating shoes have a Luck bonus of +50 and can be equipped by all vocations. The shoes grant its wearer one experience point per step taken on the world map. They can be dropped by Liquid metal slimes and can be sold for 75 gold.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Elevating shoes (しあわせのくつ)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Footwear that enhances experience with every single step.
Stats Vocations
Luck +50
Notes
1 exp every 5 steps
Price Location
N/a / 75 Found at a secret spot on a plateau to the west of Aliahan*
Treasure chest on 4F of Cloudsgate Citadel.
1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Liquid metal slime.
1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Metal chimaera.
Received as a pre-order bonus from the Trouble-Free Travel Kit.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
Footwear that enhances experience with every single step.[1]

The Elevating shoes have a Luck bonus of +50 and can be equipped by all characters. Once again, they will grant one point of experience for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. The shoes only appear in remake versions of the game and can be found in a treasure chest in the Fungeon.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

Appearing exclusively in the smartphone version of the game, the elevating shoes have a +10 Style bonus and can be equipped by all characters. As in previous games, they will grant one point of experience to the wearer for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. The shoes could only be acquired in the Japanese version of the game by entering a code from the Dragon Quest Portal App distributed from June 11th to July 1st, 2015 and is no longer available.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

The elevating shoes have a +5 Style bonus, can be equipped by all characters, and grant one experience point for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. They can be dropped rarely by both liquid metal slimes and metal king slimes or can be received as a prize rarely from the Lucky Panel at the Casino at both Buccanham and the Grand Slum evolution of the the Haven. The shoes can be sold for 50 gold.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, there is an upgraded version known as the extra elevating shoes which grant two experience points per step taken.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
Wear them for a happily elevating experience![2]

The Elevating shoes have a +5 Agility bonus, can be equipped by all characters, and grant one experience point for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. They can be dropped rarely by Liquid metal slimes and Hell hoppers or made in the Alchemy Pot. The shoes can also be used to make a happy hat, as well.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Elevating shoes
Elevating shoes
Fishnet stockings
Happy hat		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Happy hat		 Elevating shoes
Elevating shoes
Feathered cap		 -

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Elevating shoes
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
Footwear that fosters floods of experience.[3]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★☆☆ Evasion +3.5%
Style +55

Notes
Used to create Pixie boots.
Price Location
N/a / 777 Alchemy only.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Depressing shoes
Lucky pendant		 -

The elevating shoes are now footwear in this game and increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer (this extra experience is not taken away from the amount given to other party members). It is very useful to have multiple pairs to help with party revocation or skill point training.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

Elevating shoes
Description
Prodigious pumps that will earn the wearer experience with every step they take.[4]
Rarity
S
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Agility +20/22/24/26
Charm +32/34/36/38
EXP Increase When Moving 1/2/3/4
Notes
Requires 17 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
N/a Received as a reward for completing the quest No Music, No Life. (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Forging Difficulty
-
Ingredients
-
Characters

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

 Elevating shoes
Experience Earned +5.0%
Quick Recipe Celestial skein x3 + Faerie fluff x2*
Classic Recipe Celestial skein x2 + Kaleidoskin*
Luxury Recipe Celestial skein + Mugger's mask*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 450 gold
Flavor text Slip on these slip-ons for an elevating experience.[5]

The quick recipe for the elevating shoes can be received from King Flaminio in exchange for 15 Mini medals onboard the Stonecloud, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by Metal slimes, Liquid metal slimes, and Metal king slimes.

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

The Elevating shoes increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer by 20% and can be dropped by Liquid metal slimes. Unlike other accessories, the shoes cannot be improved any further.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A pair of pointy shoes that enhance the experience of ambulating adventurers.[6]

The Elevating shoes are Treasure No. 40 in the Armour 1 category and can be found on the Maneland. Its base value is 6,400,000 gold.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolZuecos de ánimoSpanish for "clogs of cheer".
FrançaisChaussures à talonsFrench for "high heel shoes/spurring shoes".
DeutschErhebende SchuheGerman for "uplifting shoes".
ItalianoScarponi santiItalian for "holy boots".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The elevating shoes in VII and remake versions of IV
    The elevating shoes in VII and remake versions of IV
  • Elevating shoes icon in Treasures
    Elevating shoes icon in Treasures

Related items[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Nintendo DS and Cell phone versions.
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  3. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  4. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  5. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.
  6. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
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