Geta & Zori, Japanese Sandals

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Discover our collection of geta , Japanese sandals that are perfect to complete a formal outfit or a Cosplay costume. Simply select a geta model and choose your pair among many Japanese designs. Japanese geta are wooden sandals which are, in Japan, traditionally worn together with a kimono or a yukata. They are often raised on two platforms, known as "teeth", on which the sole is placed. A fabric strap maintains the foot in place. The geta, traditional japanese footwear made of wood With their wooden base and fabric strap passing between the toes, these traditional Japanese shoes are somewhat the ancestors of today's flip-flops. Usually worn with a kimono , geta shoes are emblematic of the land of the rising sun. Practical and comfortable - even though this may not be the first impression a Westerner has of them - Japanese geta shoes are primarily used to heighten the kimono to avoid it from dragging on the floor. Nowadays, they are worn with traditional Japanese clothing, Western clothing as well as with summer outfits, although they do become more and more rare. They are mainly found during ceremonies, festivals or at the feet of geishas . Different types of geta There exists many different types of geta in Japan - each style is adapted to a particular occasion or social status - however, they always consist of a wooden base or sole ( dai ) and a fabric strap ( hanao ). The difference between geta usually involves the platforms or teeth ( ha ) that raises the sole. These teeth can be present, absent, two, single, high or low depending on each model. The bottom of the teeth often have a rubber layer on the underside to prevent them from slipping, to minimize wear and tear of the wood as well as to reduce the noise of clicking on the floor. Hiyori geta : These are the most common geta, they have two teeth (of approximately 5 cm in height) and make a clicking sound on the floor that can be recognized among a thousand others. The teeth and the sole are made out of a s