What are the winged sandals of Hermes called?

The winged sandals of Hermes are called the talaria.

Talaria are the legendary winged sandals associated with Hermes, the Greek messenger god, and with his Roman counterpart Mercury. Their wings symbolize speed and effortless travel, matching Hermes’ duties as divine messenger, guide of travelers and psychopomp who escorted souls to the underworld.

The earliest Greek literary references do not always describe the sandals as winged. Homer calls them immortal golden sandals, while the phrase “winged sandals” appears clearly in the archaic Shield of Heracles, usually dated to about 600–550 BC. By the 5th century BC, winged footwear had become a familiar attribute of Hermes.

Talaria also appear in the Perseus story. In some versions, Hermes lends Perseus the sandals so he can reach and defeat Medusa. Artists did not always show separate sandals: early vase paintings may depict boots with attachments, while later Greek and Roman images sometimes place wings directly on the ankles. The plural form is traditional because the word refers to a pair.