Hover Soles
ItemTwo heavy metal boots with thrusters buried in them, the Hover Soles are a Mei Hatsume build that lifts its wearer clear of the ground. They stretch a jump, smooth out movement, and double as a cushion for anyone coming down hard.
Overview
The Hover Soles come out of U.A.'s Department of Support, designed and assembled by Mei Hatsume. They take the form of a pair of oversized metallic boots, each one carrying fan-style thrusters inside the housing.
Function
Fired up, the thrusters hold the wearer off the ground. That opens up sharper mobility and a considerably better jump than the legs alone would allow.
Descent is covered too. The boots work as landing gear, softening an impact that would otherwise be absorbed by the wearer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Hover Soles in My Hero Academia?
The Hover Soles are a pair of oversized metallic boots invented by Mei Hatsume out of U.A.'s Department of Support, each one housing fan-style thrusters.
How do the Hover Soles work?
Once fired up, the Hover Soles' thrusters hold the wearer off the ground, opening up sharper mobility and a considerably better jump, while also softening any hard landing.
Who invented the Hover Soles?
Mei Hatsume designed and built the Hover Soles as part of her work in U.A.'s Department of Support.
When did Mei Hatsume first use the Hover Soles?
Mei Hatsume debuted the Hover Soles herself during the Obstacle Race.
Who else has used the Hover Soles besides Mei Hatsume?
Mei Hatsume handed the Hover Soles off to Ochaco Uraraka for the Cavalry Battle, where Ochaco paired the boots with her Zero Gravity Quirk to compound the effect.
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