A long history in Geta making
Mizutori is a small company owned and operated by the Mizutori family. Currently three generations of the family are active in the company.
MIZUTORI started 1937 as a maker a traditional Japanese Geta clogs. When people stopped wearing Kimono the market for traditional geta sandals disappeared and MIZUTORI was about to run out of business.
At this time plastic sandals were getting popular and Mizutori moved into the manufacturing of fashionable plastic sandals. But a few years later such sandals were made cheaper in China and Mizutori had to reinvent itself again.
Back to the Roots
The family then remembered its heritage of handmade geta and developed a modern wooden sandal inspired by the beauty of traditional geta. In 1995 Mizutori launched its first collection of modern geta under the name of GETA MONOGATARI, which means history of Geta.
Later Mizutori further developed its design capabilities by collaborating with Japanese designers such Hibino Kozue or Drill Design. The number of collections expanded and MIZUTORI won various design and business awards for its innovative approach.
Geta that Look Great with Jeans
MIZUTORI sandals also look great with Western clothes. They can look very elegant but also can be used with casual wear such as Jeans.
Walking with Geta is Healthy
Did you know that walking with geta sandals is beneficial for your health? Together with the university of Shizuoka Mizutori conducted research about the health benefits of wearing geta.
1) Improved blood circulation
Different from regular shoes walking for just 30 minutes with geta sandals significantly improved the blood circulation of the sales.
2) Improved balance
Body weight moves to the central toes, which results in a better balance.
3) Better posture
The better balance naturally leads to an improved upright posture.
4) Better feeling
As a result probands felt walking was much more relaxed and the sandals felt very well and natural.
Handmade by skilled craftsmen
Each Geta sandal is handmade by skilled craftsmen. Each sandal is a masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship and each element is a distinct beauty.
Mizutori sandals can be repaired and the rubber sole exchanged like with any other shoe. Mizutori sandals can therefore be used fro a long time.