Japanese Geta 'Okazaki'

Japanese Geta 'Okazaki' — Traditional Style Wooden Sandals

Okazaki, birthplace of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in Aichi prefecture, carries significant weight in Japanese history. The town's role in the rise of the Tokugawa dynasty — the family that ruled Japan for nearly 270 years — makes it a fitting namesake for traditional footwear. Geta of this style were worn throughout the Edo period that Tokugawa Ieyasu began, becoming standard footwear across social classes.

The geta's egalitarian role in Japanese history is worth noting. Unlike the status-coded silk kimono of the upper classes, geta were worn by everyone — farmers, merchants, samurai, even members of the imperial court (though with more elaborate decoration). The same essential design served them all, a testament to how well-engineered the geta form truly is.

Built with a lightweight wooden sole at 5cm height and the classic two-teeth construction, these Okazaki geta feature rubber coating for floor grip and thick woven cotton straps made from 100% cotton. The construction prioritizes comfort over ornamentation — exactly as traditional daily-wear geta should.

The Okazaki geta work beautifully as indoor house sandals, summer festival footwear, Japanese-themed event wear, or a practical daily alternative to Western flip-flops. The 5cm height is ideal for beginners learning the geta stance and gait. A thoughtful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese traditional dress 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