i think you just ask him something like "what about boots" and he tells you. he doesn't prompt you himself.

MLockridge01@... wrote:

> I did the carapace breastplate and helmet quest in Kaladim. Later I
> read (on Alakazam) that there are carapace boots available from the
> same NPC in Kaladim. I got the parts and went to Kaladim but get no
> offer to make the boots from the NPC. Are the boots deactivated? Does
> anyone know this quest, and whether or not the boots can be had?
>
> Barto of Rivervale.