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Geta Wooden Sandals | 
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| Brand: House of Rice
Category: Shoes
Department: Unisex-adult
Buy New: $19.95
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 19933
Media: Apparel
UPC: 745911155509
EAN: 0745911155509
ASIN: B0007IOT6Q
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| Features:
| • | Japanese style wooden sandals | | • | 9 1/2 INCHES or 10 INCHES long and about 4 inches wide | | • | UNPAINTED, carved wood, lightweight | | • | Made in China from a single piece of wood |
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Product Description
Japanese style wooden sandals with black velvet straps. These "Geta" sandals are carved out of wood and raised so originally, if you walked through mud or wet streets, your feet and kimono wouldn't get wet. They are UNPAINTED, carved wood, lightweight and 9 1/2 INCHES or 10 INCHES long and about 4 inches wide. (do not use for dancing or running!) Each geta sandal is hand carved in CHINA from a single piece of wood.
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| Customer Reviews:
 It's worth it... May 1, 2008
One of the previous reviewers said they wore these outside and tore them up, I completely believe that. The wood really is fairly soft, but they are much cheaper than good Geta's, I actually got these to see if they were worth it. They are fairly comfortable albeit a bit strange to walk in... Definitely worth $20 before you try something more expensive.
 Good for show. January 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought these geta for about 25 bucks, real cheap! I wore them three times and the hanao (the black straps) came loose. It wasn't fun walking back to my car barefoot. After a quick fix, I've only worn them on special occasions. They do like the other reviewer said collect small rocks in the bottom. They haven't splintered on me yet, and if you wear them when it gets wet out they get water stains real easy.
But if your looking for a really good pair of geta, and your willing to spend the money on them, I'd suggest going to www.karankoron.com where they specialize in hand-made geta. The pair I ordered from there were about 50 dollars and you could wear them anywhere, plus you can get the option to have rubber put on the bottom for extra slip protection.
However, if your just looking for a cheap, impress your friends pair of geta, then go with these. Its all on your preference but remember, all geta are fun to walk on!
 great October 23, 2007
i love these i will buy more because i wear them all the time at anime conventions
Quality has improved March 30, 2007
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
The House of Rice has been selling these geta for a few years. Unlike more expensive geta, they are made of a soft wood instead of the traditional kiri/paulownia. The wood is very light in color and can be finished with wood stain or paint and you'll have a great looking pair of geta.
In Japan, people like the sound of geta clacking along, in Japanese the sound is said to be karan-koron. Outside Japan, people seem to prefer quiet geta. It's not hard to add rubber pads on the teeth (ha in Japanese), just cut up an old bicycle tire and attach to the wood with contact cement, tacks, or staples.
 Nice looking, not Long Lasting! May 4, 2005
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
Fun to wear, with socks expect to wedge your sock, without I never got splinters. They look nice, but they won't last long outside. Small rocks EASILY stick into the soft lite wood leaving holes. The wood is so soft that someone wore mine outside, walked down concrete steps with them and tore off part of the back. Use these for inside use or costume use only, VERY delicate!!!
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