geta is the traditional footwear which is a wooden platform shoe with a thonge, and the split stockings called tabi are always worn together with the kimono. In recent times kimonos are mostly worn by women and sometimes also by men especially at weddings or tea ceremonies, or simply other formal occasions. Those geta shoes can also be referred to as zori sandals Along with those sandals you use tabi socks that are made with a split between the large toe and the second toe. They also come in different styles, but often you will find them decorated in a floral pattern they might even come in silk fabrics.

A little history behind the Geta or Tabi shoe:

If you think of Japanese footwear, you would probably think of a very specific sandal type. This style is called geta. Those Japanese geta sandals are actually a form of footwear similar to the American flip-flop, but with the elevated wooden base it is also unique. Many people also refer to them by the name of tabi shoes, but that is mostly drawn from the special Japanese tabi stockings that are worn together with the getas. They originate back to 300 B. C. and were normally worn by the Japanese geishas. They served so many purposes, but were mostly worn to keep the feet dry when it was raining and snowing. Their elevation made them perfect for this.

So to sum up:

Essentially, geta sandals are just any sandal with a separate heel. They are mostly made of wood, vinyl and other modern materials. To day they are mostly worn by Japanese women with a special kimono which is called a yukata. But men also wear geta sandals even today, now used with modern clothing such as jeans. It takes some practice learning to walk in them, but once you get it, you will have excellent and very unique footwear that looks nice with almost anything.

Asian footwear are also a natural supply in yoga so which yoga shoes should you choose? The type of shoes you really need depends on the type of yoga you are doing. If you are a beginner at yoga, you really don't really need shoes at all. If you are a skilled yoga master doing a more physical version of yoga, such as Bikram Yoga, consider investing in a good pair of tabis.

Japanese geta sandals can be found in a variety of places and the prices varies just as much. Many American stores make geta sandal copies at an excellent price. If you want something very authentic, you should search for them on the internet in shops like this one. We got a large selection of geta sandals for sale and also many tabi stockings with floral decorations and products made of silk maybe we even got some floral silk tabi shoes in stock right now.