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The Paulownia Geta of shido The Arrival of the highest-Quality Paulownia Wood Geta from the Foremost Area of Production in Japan
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The foremost area of production of paulownia geta in Japan Shido



Because we make them the finest products in Japan

Particular about materials


Wooden models for over 100 types of geta. The beautiful grain with its tight rings show the paulownia geta's true worth.



Even the Parts Nobody Will See  Upholding the Spirit of japanese Refinement.

The undersides of 'ukon' geta
The underside of a geta that has finished machine processing. To the untrained eye this looks enough, but the work of a craftsman who won't accept compromise is just beginning.   The corners, the gaps between the teeth, and the other parts too fine to be processed completely by machine are all worked one by one by hand.
In the twinkling of an eye, the surface is carved to a smooth finish.

The underside of 'bokkuri' girls' geta
One doesn't usually look at the underside of a geta, but there is a beautiful chrysanthemum pattern hand-carved into it. If you put them on you don't usually see it, but if you look closely you can catch a glimpse of the spirit of Japanese refinement, and the pride of the craftsman maintaining a long tradition without compromising.

Inserting dowel into holes made in the underside of the geta. This makes the geta stronger.
If there are paulownia dowels in the underside when you turn a geta over, that is the proof of a fine Japanese product.



Perfection is the pride of the craftsman inheriting a long tradition.


Views of production



Video
The proprietor of the Yamanishi Store  Yamanishi Shyuji

Third-generation proprietor of the Yamanishi Store, established in 1922.
Annually produces 80,000-12,000 pairs of geta for shoe wholesalers all over Japan.

From special orders for courtesan-style geta to various finishes such as lacquering or special carvings, whatever the request, if it is for paulownia geta it is being undertaken.
For more information, please contact us. here
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Yamanishi Store Product Descriptions

The most popular paulownia geta. Light and durable, the pre-eminent 'Ukon geta'.

Polished finish
Women's


Men's
Scorched finish
Women's


Men's

Applying the scorched finish.
The geta's surface and sides are scorched with a gas torch.
Effort is made to reduce residue when scorching the geta black with a torch, but because the sole of the foot may become slightly black when worn initially a plain wood base is recommended to those intending to wear geta with socks.

Protect against and ease back and knee pain.  Even effective for diets?! Said to have mysterious supernatural powers,the 'one-toothed geta'.


One-Toothed Geta
Initially, it may be difficult to balance in this footwear. Please be careful to avoid falling over.

the 'clip-clop' noise is also fun   An old-style favorite that lets you feel the warmth of wood. 'Masa Geta'

Women's
Men's

A new fashionable paulownia geta design 'Square'

From special orders for courtesan-style geta to various finishes such as lacquering or special carvings, whatever the request, if it is for paulownia geta it is being undertaken.

For more information, please contact us. here

Yamanishi Store's item list


Size Reference and Measurement

Women's Men's
M 22.5-23.5 M 24-25
L 24-25 L 25.5-26.5
2L 25.5-26.5 2L 27-28
Free 23-24.5 3L 28.5-29.5
    Free 24-25.5

The heels of customers with larger feet may extend over the ends of the geta, but, unlike with shoes, this is not a problem. It was originally intended that the heel protrude when wearing Japanese footwear; this is said to be chic and cool.
Cool!
Adjust the straps
We will adjust the straps so that you can wear the geta comfortably.
Please tell us the following measurements:
1.Foot length: using paper and pencil, trace the shape of your foot. The longest distance is your foot length.
2.Foot width: measure the width from the protruding part of the bone at the base of your big toe to the protruding part of the bone at the base of your little toe.
3.Big toe thickness: stand a ruler next to the base of your big toe and measure.
4.Instep height: stand a ruler next to the instep of your foot and measure.


Please have a friend or family member help you take these measurements.
Stand straight up, open your feet slightly and place your weight evenly on both feet.
Measure both feet. It is normal that the size of the left and right foot differ slightly.
Please tell us of the size of your larger foot.
(In practice, it is very difficult to accurately measure foot size. Even if the size is temporarily slightly incorrect, as the strap can be adjusted to suit your feet it is not actually a significant problem.)

Kagawa Prefecture Tradetional Crafts Mark

A mark indicating a traditional craft product of Kagawa Prefecture.
Indicates an product for use in everyday life recognised as being created using traditional materials and techniques passed down from at least the Meiji era.