If you gotta keep the hero look but slip past the guards, blend the noise with a distraction. Light a torch on the far wall, let the flame crackle, and run in the opposite direction. The boots will keep the echo but the guards will be staring at the blaze. Keep your face low, keep your gear simple—no bright armor, just a hood. When the smoke lifts, the path’s clear. That’s how you stay a legend without getting caught.