Question 1

How do I set up a basic VMess server with Shoes?

Accepted Answer

Create a YAML config file with address, protocol type as vmess, cipher, and user_id based on the example in the README, then run 'shoes config.yaml' to start the server. Ensure udp_enabled is set if needed.

Question 2

Shoes vs sing-box: which should I choose for a multi-protocol proxy?

Accepted Answer

Shoes is Rust-based and emphasizes performance with TUN support, while sing-box is Go-based and often has more community integrations. Choose Shoes for Rust enthusiasts needing TUN; opt for sing-box for broader ecosystem support.

Question 3

Can Shoes run in Docker containers?

Accepted Answer

While not explicitly documented, Shoes is a binary that can be containerized by building a custom Docker image with the binary and config files. Pre-built Docker images are not provided in the README.

Question 4

How to configure rule-based routing in Shoes?

Accepted Answer

Define rules in the YAML config using masks for IP/CIDR or hostnames, specify actions like allow, and chain upstream proxies. Refer to the examples directory for configurations like the TUN VPN setup.

Question 5

What are the performance benchmarks for Shoes compared to Hysteria?

Accepted Answer

Specific benchmarks aren't provided in the README, but being Rust-based, Shoes likely offers high throughput. For accurate comparisons, check community testing or run your own benchmarks with tools like iperf.

Question 6

Does Shoes support transparent proxying without TUN mode?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through standard proxy protocols like SOCKS5 with UDP ASSOCIATE, but for full network-level transparency, TUN mode is required. Without TUN, it operates at the application layer.

Question 7

How to generate TLS certificates for Shoes servers?

Accepted Answer

Use external tools like Let's Encrypt or openssl to generate cert.pem and key.pem files, then reference them in the TLS settings of your YAML configuration, as shown in the VLESS with Vision example.

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