What color is Boots from Dora the Explorer?

Boots is a light blue (or periwinkle) monkey with a yellow stomach patch and bright red boots.

How do I make a DIY Boots costume?

Wear a light blue sweat suit, safety-pin a yellow felt oval to your chest, attach a blue plush tail, wear a blue monkey ear headband, and put on bright red boots.

What kind of boots does Boots wear?

He wears simple, solid, bright red boots. Red rubber rain boots are the easiest and most accurate real-world option.

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Boots Costume

Swing into adventure as Dora's best monkey friend in red boots.

Boots from Dora the Explorer is a nostalgic and cheerful choice for solo dress-up, family themes, or couples costumes. This playful look features a light blue monkey outfit complete with a tail, ears, and his signature oversized bright red boots. It is comfortable, highly recognizable, and perfect for fans of the classic Nickelodeon series.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~20 min
Budget: $30–70

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Light blue jumpsuit or onesie
A solid light blue or periwinkle fleece jumpsuit, hooded onesie, or matching sweatshirt and sweatpants set.
DIY: Use a matching light blue sweatshirt and sweatpants set.
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Yellow felt sheet
A large sheet of bright yellow felt to create the monkey's belly patch.
DIY: Cut an oval out of an old yellow t-shirt and pin it to your chest.
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Blue monkey ears headband
A headband featuring round, light blue plush monkey ears.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of blue felt, glue them to a plain headband, and add a smaller pink felt inner ear.
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Blue plush monkey tail
A flexible, stuffed light blue tail that can be pinned or clipped to the back of your pants.
DIY: Stuff a long blue sock with batting or paper towels and safety-pin it to your waist.
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Bright red boots
Classic, shiny red rubber rain boots or red fabric boot covers.
DIY: Wrap red felt or red duct tape around an old pair of shoes to mimic the boot shape.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the light blue jumpsuit or matching sweat suit.
2
Cut a large, smooth oval out of the yellow felt sheet to serve as the belly patch.
3
Attach the yellow felt oval to the center chest of your blue outfit using fabric tape or safety pins.
4
Secure the blue plush monkey tail to the lower back of your jumpsuit or waistband.
5
Place the blue monkey ears headband securely on your head.
6
Slip into the bright red boots to complete the signature look.

Makeup & hair

Keep your hair simple or tucked neatly under the headband. For a playful touch, use blue face paint to color the tip of your nose.

Boots for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with someone dressed as Dora the Explorer, wearing a pink shirt, orange shorts, white sneakers, and a purple backpack.
group: Expand the group with characters like Swiper the Fox, Diego, or Map.
kids: Use a cozy light blue toddler footie pajama set, attach a felt belly, and add toddler-sized red rain boots.
Plus size: Opt for a loose-fitting, unisex light blue tracksuit or an oversized hooded onesie for a comfortable fit.
pet: Dress your dog in a blue pet t-shirt with a small stuffed tail attached and tiny red dog booties.

Tips

If you do not own red boots, red felt sheets can be wrapped and pinned over your everyday sneakers.
Use safety pins rather than hot glue to attach the felt belly if you want to reuse the blue sweatshirt or jumpsuit later.
Choose a zippered onesie or tracksuit if you are wearing this outdoors in cool weather so you can layer warm clothes underneath.

Boots costume FAQ

What color is Boots from Dora the Explorer?: Boots is a light blue (or periwinkle) monkey with a yellow stomach patch and bright red boots.
How do I make a DIY Boots costume?: Wear a light blue sweat suit, safety-pin a yellow felt oval to your chest, attach a blue plush tail, wear a blue monkey ear headband, and put on bright red boots.
What kind of boots does Boots wear?: He wears simple, solid, bright red boots. Red rubber rain boots are the easiest and most accurate real-world option.

Did you know? Boots is named after his signature red footwear, which he wears in virtually every single episode of the series.