Pixel art illustration of a silvery-white iron boots armor piece
Minecraft Java Item ID

Iron Boots ID

Iron boots are iron armor worn in the feet slot. Iron armor is the standard mid-game protection set.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:iron_boots

Iron Boots Item Facts

CategoryCombat
Maximum stack1
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID309

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Iron Boots

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:iron_boots 1

Customize this command → Open in Enchantment Builder → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 309 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:iron_boots 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 309 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:iron_boots 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Iron Boots

Crafting Recipe

Iron IngotIron Ingot
Iron IngotIron Ingot

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Iron Boots.

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Iron Boots Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:iron_boots 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:iron_boots 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:iron_boots 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:iron_boots

Compatible Enchantments for Iron Boots

Iron Boots can receive these enchantments from an enchanting table or anvil. Some of them are mutually exclusive; each enchantment page lists its incompatible partners.

Iron Boots FAQ

What is the item ID for Iron Boots?

The item ID for Iron Boots is minecraft:iron_boots. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Iron Boots?

Iron Boots has the historical numerical ID 309, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:iron_boots instead.

How do I give myself Iron Boots in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:iron_boots 1 to give the nearest player one Iron Boots. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Iron Boots can stack in one slot?

Iron Boots stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Iron Boots?

Iron Boots is crafted on a crafting table with 4 iron ingots, which yields 1 Iron Boots.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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