Japanese Geta 'Shakori'
Japanese Geta 'Shakori' — Unisex Wooden Sandals with Traditional Design
Traditional geta hold a specific place in Japanese fashion history. In Kyoto's hanamachi districts, geisha and maiko still wear different geta styles depending on their rank, the season, and the formality of the occasion — the sandals carry coded meaning that insiders can read immediately. The Shakori draws on this refined geta tradition with classical proportions and considered construction.
The geta-kimono pairing is one of Japan's most iconic visual combinations. The way the wooden sandal's silhouette interacts with the kimono's long lines — revealing just a bit of ankle, marking each step with the characteristic wooden click — has been studied and refined for centuries. Modern Japanese people wearing traditional dress still pay close attention to this relationship.
Built with a lightweight wooden sole at 5cm height, these geta feature traditional two-teeth construction with rubber coating for floor grip. The thick 100% woven cotton straps provide comfortable wear without the friction common to stiffer materials — particularly important when transitioning from Western closed-toe shoes.
The Shakori geta work beautifully for yukata summer wear, Japanese-themed events, traditional photography, or as a thoughtful everyday sandal alternative. The lightweight construction and comfortable straps make them particularly approachable for those new to geta wear. A meaningful 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
Original: $60.00
-65%$60.00
$21.00
Description
Japanese Geta 'Shakori' — Unisex Wooden Sandals with Traditional Design
Traditional geta hold a specific place in Japanese fashion history. In Kyoto's hanamachi districts, geisha and maiko still wear different geta styles depending on their rank, the season, and the formality of the occasion — the sandals carry coded meaning that insiders can read immediately. The Shakori draws on this refined geta tradition with classical proportions and considered construction.
The geta-kimono pairing is one of Japan's most iconic visual combinations. The way the wooden sandal's silhouette interacts with the kimono's long lines — revealing just a bit of ankle, marking each step with the characteristic wooden click — has been studied and refined for centuries. Modern Japanese people wearing traditional dress still pay close attention to this relationship.
Built with a lightweight wooden sole at 5cm height, these geta feature traditional two-teeth construction with rubber coating for floor grip. The thick 100% woven cotton straps provide comfortable wear without the friction common to stiffer materials — particularly important when transitioning from Western closed-toe shoes.
The Shakori geta work beautifully for yukata summer wear, Japanese-themed events, traditional photography, or as a thoughtful everyday sandal alternative. The lightweight construction and comfortable straps make them particularly approachable for those new to geta wear. A meaningful 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
