Definitely a very unique entry, and an interesting subversion of the theme. Once I recognized what they were, the varying tones that play to indicate how close you are to alerting people worked quite well. I wish there was more of an indicator for where the boots go, though, since the spot seemed fully unmarked and wasn't clearly telegraphed by comments or dreams.
(Also hey wait a second, I don't think we'd ever interacted then but the name Uniquisher definitely rings a bell from my Trove days - I was a modder, under this same username)