Japanese Geta 'Utsomita'

The black geta strapped in white and navy butterflies

White straps, black base, and a flutter of butterflies. This geta carries hanao straps printed in navy butterflies and motifs on a clean white ground, set on a black-stained wooden base for a crisp, high-contrast look. The butterfly stands for transformation and joy in Japanese tradition — a light note on a dark foundation.

The base keeps the classic geta silhouette — a raised wooden platform on two teeth — finished in a deep black with the grain showing faintly through. The dark wood throws the white straps into sharp relief, making the whole sandal read graphic and modern. Rubber-coated teeth keep each step secure.

The straps bring the lightness: white woven fabric, padded soft, printed with navy butterflies and fine detail across the top of the foot. Against the black base the contrast is striking — pale strap, dark wood — and the butterfly motif keeps the whole thing feeling fresh rather than heavy.

Sized from 38 up, these work with both light and dark fits, the crisp white strap and black base bridging summer brightness and year-round wear. The butterflies reward a closer look.

Sizes run from 38 to 46. These run close to the foot, so we recommend choosing one size up for an easy, comfortable fit. The base is ready to wear; the padded straps soften with time. Butterflies on white, grounded in black.

There's the signature clack of geta on pavement with every step, a sound rooted in Japanese festival and street life for generations. The crisp white-on-black contrast makes this pair read sharp and modern. The butterfly, or chō, has long symbolized transformation and joy in Japanese culture, a hopeful little motif fluttering across the strap of an otherwise dark, graphic sandal.

• 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