i dont fully understand the footwear... should i keep them on always or at the deeper levels orrrrrr (pls help)
Footwear gives you a max stamina bonus, so it's generally a good idea to keep them equipped at all times. The extra stamina acts as a buffer as you go deeper. But if you're low on materials and trying to save on repair costs, you could wait and equip them partway through your dig. Just keep in mind that equipping footwear costs a bit of stamina if you're not on the surface :)