Japanese Geta 'Inuyama'
Japanese Geta 'Inuyama' — Traditional Wooden Sandals for Everyday Wear
Inuyama takes its name from the historic castle town in Aichi prefecture, home to one of Japan's oldest original castles dating from the 16th century. The town's connection to samurai-era tradition makes it a fitting namesake for traditional Japanese footwear. Geta of this classical design have been worn in Japan since well before Inuyama Castle was even built — more than a thousand years of continuous footwear heritage.
The geta represents a genuinely ingenious piece of Japanese design. The elevated wooden platform with two teeth keeps the foot above wet surfaces — ideal for Japan's humid climate and frequent rain. The fabric strap (hanao) passes between the big toe and second toe, engaging specific muscle groups with each step. Modern podiatrists have noted that traditional geta wear can improve posture and foot strength.
Built with a lightweight wooden sole at the classic 5cm height, these Inuyama geta feature the traditional two-teeth construction with modern rubber coating for floor grip. The 100% woven cotton straps are thick enough to avoid friction during breaking-in and soft enough to remain comfortable through extended daily wear.
The Inuyama geta work beautifully for indoor use, summer yukata wear, Japanese-themed events, or as daily slippers in any household that welcomes traditional Japanese footwear. They're particularly well-suited to beginners — the 5cm height is the classic training size before graduating to taller geta. A meaningful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese craft tradition.
- 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 'Inuyama' — Traditional Wooden Sandals for Everyday Wear
Inuyama takes its name from the historic castle town in Aichi prefecture, home to one of Japan's oldest original castles dating from the 16th century. The town's connection to samurai-era tradition makes it a fitting namesake for traditional Japanese footwear. Geta of this classical design have been worn in Japan since well before Inuyama Castle was even built — more than a thousand years of continuous footwear heritage.
The geta represents a genuinely ingenious piece of Japanese design. The elevated wooden platform with two teeth keeps the foot above wet surfaces — ideal for Japan's humid climate and frequent rain. The fabric strap (hanao) passes between the big toe and second toe, engaging specific muscle groups with each step. Modern podiatrists have noted that traditional geta wear can improve posture and foot strength.
Built with a lightweight wooden sole at the classic 5cm height, these Inuyama geta feature the traditional two-teeth construction with modern rubber coating for floor grip. The 100% woven cotton straps are thick enough to avoid friction during breaking-in and soft enough to remain comfortable through extended daily wear.
The Inuyama geta work beautifully for indoor use, summer yukata wear, Japanese-themed events, or as daily slippers in any household that welcomes traditional Japanese footwear. They're particularly well-suited to beginners — the 5cm height is the classic training size before graduating to taller geta. A meaningful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese craft tradition.
- 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
