An Uncommon Cloth Feet, item level 16, requires level 10, binds when equipped.
On Dark Runner Boots's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 114,493 gold38 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 16,407 gold28 silver to 4,307,170 gold77 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 70% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 114,493 gold38 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 25, requires level 20 and sells to vendors for 8s 12c. In Classic Era it is item level 25, requires level 20 and sells to vendors for 8s 12c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 25, requires level 20 and sells to vendors for 8s 13c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 25, requires level 20 and sells to vendors for 8s 13c. In MoP Classic it is item level 25, requires level 20 and sells to vendors for 8s 13c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 16 | 10 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 25s 84c |
| WoW Forever | 25 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8s 12c |
| Classic Era | 25 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8s 12c |
| The Burning Crusade | 25 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8s 13c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 25 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8s 13c |
| MoP Classic | 25 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8s 13c |
In the Appearances collection, Dark Runner Boots is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 757. 6 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear.
The 10 items nearest to Dark Runner Boots (item level 16) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Feet slot, from item level 14 to 19.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Runner Boots (this item) | 16 | 10 | +5 Stamina, +5 Versatility. World Drop | 25,555 gold on 25 realms |
| Ivycloth Boots | 16 | 10 | +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 5 gold on 50 realms |
| Watcher's Boots | 16 | 10 | +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 29 gold on 49 realms |
 Sanguine Sandals | 15 | 9 | +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 303 gold on 52 realms |
 Padded Boots | 17 | 10 | Vendor | 21 gold on 54 realms |
| Spidersilk Boots | 15 | 9 | +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 427 gold on 51 realms |
| Pagan Shoes | 14 | 8 | +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina. World Drop | 23 gold on 57 realms |
 Cross-Stitched Sandals | 18 | 11 | World Drop | 99 gold on 54 realms |
| Elder's Boots | 19 | 12 | +4 Intellect, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 56 gold on 61 realms |
 Thistlefur Sandals | 19 | 12 | +4 Intellect, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 35 gold on 52 realms |
| Resilient Boots | 19 | 12 | +11 Versatility, +2 Intellect. World Drop | 38 gold on 57 realms |
Elder's Boots has the highest item level here (19). The lowest listed price among them is Ivycloth Boots at 5 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Dark Runner Boots among Armor > Cloth, Feet slot: Thoughtcast Boots (item level 24), Royal Boots (item level 24), Black Mageweave Boots (item level 24), Bloodwoven Boots (item level 24) and Windchaser Footpads (item level 24).
Nearest lower item levels below Dark Runner Boots among Armor > Cloth, Feet slot: Barbaric Cloth Boots (item level 8), Knitted Sandals (item level 5) and Apprentice's Boots (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Dark Runner Boots uses icon file 132539, which 296 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Embossed Leather Boots ID 2309 · Armor - Leather · item level 8Dark Leather Boots ID 2315 · Armor - Leather · item level 12Russet Boots ID 2432 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21Embroidered Boots ID 2438 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26Brocade Shoes ID 1772 · Armor - Cloth · item level 14Warped Leather Boots ID 1503 · Armor - Leather · item level 8Calico Shoes ID 1495 · Armor - Cloth · item level 6Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 2232 (2225 to 2237) were usually added in the same batch as Dark Runner Boots: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Sharp Kitchen Knife ID 2225 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 5
Ogremage Staff ID 2226 · Weapon - Staff · item level 17
Heavy Ogre War Axe ID 2227 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 17
Gloves of Brawn ID 2230 · Armor - Plate · item level 15
Inferno Robe ID 2231 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22
Shadow Weaver Leggings ID 2233 · Armor - Leather · item level 17
Nightwalker Armor ID 2234 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18
Brackclaw ID 2235 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 11
Blackfang ID 2236 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 16
Patched Pants ID 2237 · Armor - Leather · item level 5The raw ItemSparse values for item 2232 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Dark Runner Boots is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Dark Runner Boots next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Dark Runner Boots
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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