Japanese Geta 'Toyohashi'
Japanese Geta 'Toyohashi' — Classic Unisex Wooden Sandals
Toyohashi, a historic castle town in Aichi prefecture, sits at the eastern gateway of the region's traditional craft centers. The town's position on the old Tōkaidō road — Japan's main Edo-period highway connecting Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto — made it a place where regional goods, including footwear, changed hands constantly. Geta traveled this road on countless feet for centuries.
Traditional geta developed refinements over the centuries — wooden platforms shaped for comfort, delicate strap designs, attention to how the silhouette interacts with the long lines of a kimono. Even in contemporary Japan, people pair specific geta styles with particular kimono for festivals, weddings, and formal occasions. The Toyohashi honors this refined unisex tradition.
Built with a lightweight wooden sole at 5cm height, these geta feature the classic two-teeth construction with rubber coating for floor protection. The 100% woven cotton straps are thick enough to resist friction during wear yet soft enough for extended comfort — particularly important when transitioning from Western closed-toe shoes to traditional Japanese footwear.
The Toyohashi geta work beautifully for summer yukata wear, indoor daily use, Japanese-themed events, or as part of any outfit that welcomes traditional dress elements. The lightweight construction and comfortable straps make them particularly approachable for those new to geta wear. A meaningful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese tradition or craft heritage.
- Lightweight wooden sole with two teeth (ha)
- Sole height: 5 cm
- Rubber coating under the teeth for grip
- 100% woven cotton hanao straps
- Thick padded straps for comfortable wear
Original: $60.00
-65%$60.00
$21.00
Description
Japanese Geta 'Toyohashi' — Classic Unisex Wooden Sandals
Toyohashi, a historic castle town in Aichi prefecture, sits at the eastern gateway of the region's traditional craft centers. The town's position on the old Tōkaidō road — Japan's main Edo-period highway connecting Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto — made it a place where regional goods, including footwear, changed hands constantly. Geta traveled this road on countless feet for centuries.
Traditional geta developed refinements over the centuries — wooden platforms shaped for comfort, delicate strap designs, attention to how the silhouette interacts with the long lines of a kimono. Even in contemporary Japan, people pair specific geta styles with particular kimono for festivals, weddings, and formal occasions. The Toyohashi honors this refined unisex tradition.
Built with a lightweight wooden sole at 5cm height, these geta feature the classic two-teeth construction with rubber coating for floor protection. The 100% woven cotton straps are thick enough to resist friction during wear yet soft enough for extended comfort — particularly important when transitioning from Western closed-toe shoes to traditional Japanese footwear.
The Toyohashi geta work beautifully for summer yukata wear, indoor daily use, Japanese-themed events, or as part of any outfit that welcomes traditional dress elements. The lightweight construction and comfortable straps make them particularly approachable for those new to geta wear. A meaningful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese tradition or craft heritage.
- Lightweight wooden sole with two teeth (ha)
- Sole height: 5 cm
- Rubber coating under the teeth for grip
- 100% woven cotton hanao straps
- Thick padded straps for comfortable wear
