Pegasus Boots

The Pegasus Boots, also knonw as the Pegasus Shoes in A Link to the Past, are a recurring item in the Legend of Zelda series. This pair of brown boots allow Link to sprint at high speeds. Sometimes, the boots are adorned with silvery wings. He can use them for a variety of purposes, such as smashing into walls or trees to knock things off or out of them them, or running across dangerous ground, like quicksand. The boots usually require Link to spend a second or two gathering speed before its power can be unleashed.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The Pegasus Shoes are given to Link by Sahasrahla, who had inherited them from his ancestors, the Sages. However, Link must first prove his worth by entering the Eastern Palace, defeat the evil that lies within and retrieve the Pendant of Courage, one of three Pendants of Virtue needed for the hero to fulfill the prophecy. He successfully does so, and Sahasrahla passes on the Pegasus Shoes to Link, as well as telling him about the Master Sword's location.

The Pegasus Boots can be used by pressing the A-button (R in the GBA remake) and holding it for a short while, allowing Link to build up speed. Link can dash quickly to avoid enemy attacks, to break piles of rocks, or to dash into solid objects, often knocking down loose objects. The latter must at one point be done in order to retrieve the Book of Mudora from the library south of Kakariko Village.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
The Pegasus Boots are found inside Key Cavern, the third dungeon on Koholint Island. When worn, these boots used in combination with the Roc's Feather, make it possible to leap great distances. Link can also use the boots to break the crystal-like obstacles found inside grottos and dungeons. If Link has his sword equipped in the other button while dashing, he will point the sword in front of him, damaging any enemy in his path.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
The Pegasus Boots can be found randomly on item pedestals. They allow Link to sprint at faster speeds and are invaluable in the battle against the Talus Cave Boss.

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The Pegasus Boots are crafted by Rem the shoemaker and his Minish assistants in Hyrule Town after Link has awakened the sleepy shoemaker with the Wake-Up Mushroom. The Pegasus Boots are needed in order for Link to cross the swampy terrain of the Castor Wilds.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
The Pegasus Boots can be obtained randomly from item pedestals. If Link meets a Great Fairy while wielding the Pegasus Boots, she will upgrade them to the Lvl 2 Pegasus Boots. They greatly increase Link's speed and grant him the ability to run over holes and cliffs.

Etymology
Pegasus is the name of a winged horse from Greek mythology, who was famous for his high running speed. He was considered as one of the fastest horses in the ancient world.