Japanese Geta 'Tokoname'

The black geta laced with golden swirling clouds

The golden cloud motif, set against the dark. This geta carries the same flowing karakusa swirls in gold on navy straps, but drops them onto a black-stained wooden base for a sharper, more modern read. It's the refined pattern with a contemporary backbone.

The base holds the traditional geta form — a raised wooden platform on two teeth — finished here in a deep black that still lets the grain show. The dark wood turns the refined straps almost jewel-like by contrast, the kind of base that lets the sandal slip into a modern, monochrome wardrobe. Rubber-coated teeth keep things sure underfoot.

The hanao straps wind with golden cloud-and-vine arabesques across navy woven fabric, padded soft for comfort. Where the brown version reads warm and earthy, this one reads cool and graphic, the gold standing out brighter still against the black platform below. The padding cushions the top of the foot generously, making them far easier to wear in than the bare-strapped geta of old.

These pair naturally with darker, sharper fits — dark jeans, indigo, charcoal layers — as well as with traditional dress. The black base is the detail that keeps them firmly current.

Sizes run from 35 to 46. For the most comfortable wear, we recommend going one size up when you choose yours. The base needs no breaking in, and the padded straps only improve with wear. Golden clouds, grounded in black.

There's the familiar clack of geta teeth with every step, that sound tied to Japanese summers and festival nights for generations. The black base simply dresses the experience for a sharper, more modern eye. The karakusa cloud-and-vine motif has decorated Japanese textiles and lacquerware for centuries, lending this dark pair a quiet, golden refinement under all that contrast.

• Lightweight wooden sole with two teeth (ha)
• Sole height: 5 cm
• Rubber coating under the teeth for grip
• 100% woven cotton hanao straps
• Thick padded straps for comfortable wear