Description Due to their condition and age we recommend these geta for display only. This lovely set of antique Japanese wooden geta shoes feature expert workmanship and quality. Designed for the feet of a girl or petite woman (please see size information below) the shoes have seen past use as evidenced by the wear visible on the body. These geta date from the mid to late Japanese Showa period (1926-1989). Size: Height (measured bottom to top of shoes excluding straps): 1.8 inches (4.5 centimeters) Toe to heel length (measured at top of shoes): 7.7 inches (19.8 centimeters) Width (across top of each shoe): 2.8 inches (7.2 centimeters) Weight of pair: 7.6 ounces (217 grams) Important Note: Please note that the geta shown in the video are not associated with this listing. More about traditional Japanese footwear In a country where everyone must remove their shoes before formally entering most buildings it's convenient to use footwear that is easy to slip on and off. Such is the case in Japan where slip-on shoes made of straw, wood or other materials have been used for centuries. Though the Japanese began wearing western style shoes during the late 19th century they nonetheless never lost their affection for traditional slip-on shoes such as zori and geta. Zori and geta are similar in that both types of shoes are held in place by a thong running between the toes. However, while zori tend to resemble modern sandals, geta on the other hand are quite distinct with the soles of ...
Keywords: Vintage, Japan, Geta, Shoes, Young, Girl's, Wooden, Footwear, Tokaido, Softypapa
