Japanese Sandals / White

Product Description

Product Story

General Product Information

These Japanese Sandals are handmade one by one by craftsmen.
They were worn by samurai, warriors, and in later periods (Taisho to early Showa) by students and martial arts practitioners.
Saigo Takamori often wore them.

In the 1950s, more than 90% of households in Japan had Japanese sandals, which were not only worn with summer yukata but were also the most common everyday footwear.

Please handle Japanese sandals with care as they are lightweight and easily scratched.

Be careful when handling them, as they can be scratched if your nails come into contact with them.
Japanese sandals are sensitive to moisture and water. If they get wet, please dry them in the shade, and gently soften the straps by hand.
Even if the sponge rubber sole wears out and the wooden base becomes worn, you can continue wearing them as long as walking is not affected. Unfortunately, we are unable to replace the sponge rubber.
The protective metal fittings on the underside of the sandals (which temporarily protect the area securing the straps) are temporary. Even if they come off, you may continue wearing the sandals without issue.

About the straps:
They are sensitive to water, which may cause color fading or damage.
About lacquered sandals:

The lacquer may chip if subjected to impact.
Color fading or peeling may occur due to changes in temperature and humidity.

 Product History

When did these crafts start to craft?：1800 years ago / 200AD / Yayoi period in Japan

Japanese sandals, known as Geta, are a traditional form of footwear unique to Japan, with a long history dating back as far as the 2nd century.
In the 1950s, more than 90% of households in Japan had Geta, and they were not only worn with summer yukata but also as the most common everyday footwear.
At that time, most roads in Japan were unpaved, so when it rained, they would quickly turn into muddy paths.
In such conditions, Geta were highly valued because they allowed people to walk without splashing mud and dirtying their clothes.
There were also many Geta shops all over Japan at the time. However, the shape and use of Geta differed by region. For example, there were snow Geta in the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions, and rain-and-snow Geta in the Hokuriku region.
In the Kansai region, it was customary to include men’s Geta, everyday Geta, yukata Geta, and rain Geta as part of a bride’s dowry.
Nowadays, as lifestyles and road conditions have changed, the custom of wearing Geta has gradually faded.

Craftsman Story

Craftsman Profile

Miyuki Japanese Sandals Shop
Japanese Sandals are footwear unique to Japan and traditional Japanese culture. Miyuki Japanese Sandals Shop has been engaged in manufacturing Japanese Sandals for more than 95 years.
We are particular about materials and use high-quality paulownia wood, all of which is made in Japan.
With the most advanced technology in Japan, our higher quality Japanese Sandals, which match tradition with modern Japanese sensibilities, are favored by many people in Japan.

Craftsman Passion

"We continue to produce only authentic products."

We aim to develop products by inheriting the skills of our predecessors, integrating ancient Japanese traditions and culture to a higher level, and always with the wearer in mind first.
We are constantly striving to create Japanese Sandals that are both comfortable to wear and offer a new taste of the wonderful Japanese sense of beauty.

Your Contribution to Craftsman

Customer Voice

Due to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!

Income for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?

As written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. There are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer / craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!

We made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.
Current state of the Crafts Market / Benefits brought by Suigenkyo

Measurement

Length：24.5cm
Width : 10.5m
Height : 9.5cm

Material & Caution

Materials

Paulownia
Cotton

Caution

If we do not have the product in stock, it will take a month to produce.