Japanese Geta 'Nagoya'
Japanese Geta 'Nagoya' — Classic Wooden Sandals with Cotton Straps
Nagoya — Japan's fourth-largest city and a historic capital of samurai-era craft production — gives these geta their cultural grounding. The city has been an important center of Japanese woodworking for centuries, from its famous castle construction to the Tokugawa family's Edo-period patronage of fine craft. Geta production in the Nagoya region continues this deep woodworking heritage.
The classic geta design reflects a thousand years of Japanese foot-wisdom. The wooden sole elevates the foot above dirt, mud, and rain; the two teeth (ha) allow air circulation underfoot; the fabric strap (hanao) creates a flexible connection that accommodates different foot shapes. It's a design so well-considered that it has survived essentially unchanged for centuries.
Constructed with a lightweight wooden sole at the classic 5cm height, these geta feature the traditional two-teeth construction with rubber coating for modern floor grip. The thick 100% woven cotton straps provide comfortable wear without the rubbing that lesser synthetic alternatives often cause.
The Nagoya geta work beautifully for indoor everyday wear, summer festival outings with yukata, Japanese-themed occasions, or simply as a thoughtful daily sandal. The lightweight construction and classic proportions make them approachable even for those unfamiliar with traditional Japanese footwear. A meaningful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese craft or natural-material design.
- 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
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Japanese Geta 'Nagoya' — Classic Wooden Sandals with Cotton Straps
Nagoya — Japan's fourth-largest city and a historic capital of samurai-era craft production — gives these geta their cultural grounding. The city has been an important center of Japanese woodworking for centuries, from its famous castle construction to the Tokugawa family's Edo-period patronage of fine craft. Geta production in the Nagoya region continues this deep woodworking heritage.
The classic geta design reflects a thousand years of Japanese foot-wisdom. The wooden sole elevates the foot above dirt, mud, and rain; the two teeth (ha) allow air circulation underfoot; the fabric strap (hanao) creates a flexible connection that accommodates different foot shapes. It's a design so well-considered that it has survived essentially unchanged for centuries.
Constructed with a lightweight wooden sole at the classic 5cm height, these geta feature the traditional two-teeth construction with rubber coating for modern floor grip. The thick 100% woven cotton straps provide comfortable wear without the rubbing that lesser synthetic alternatives often cause.
The Nagoya geta work beautifully for indoor everyday wear, summer festival outings with yukata, Japanese-themed occasions, or simply as a thoughtful daily sandal. The lightweight construction and classic proportions make them approachable even for those unfamiliar with traditional Japanese footwear. A meaningful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese craft or natural-material design.
- 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
