Walking in Japan can be very common and your shoes can be easily worn out. Even in the olden times, before trains and buses, people were already used to walking far distances. And to endure these long walks, they need shoes to help them go to places.
Geta
Geta is an elevated sandal which is refrains the kimono from touching the ground. It is often used during the winter and the rainy seasons to keep their robes clean as it provides elevation to its user.
Zori
It is somehow similar to geta, only that it can be much colorful and can be used in formal occasions. Zori can be made out of wood, leather, and even plastic.
Okobo
Okobo has the same function as geta, to keep the kimono above the ground. It is worn by a maiko or a Japanese geisha apprentice. The straps of the sandal vary according to the level the geisha is currently in; red for the new maiko and yellow for the ones who are almost through with their apprenticeship.
Jikatabi
Commonly used by farmers and laborers, jikatabi is a traditional shoe made out of tough material to endure the workload of the user. It is often made out of rubber. It resembles a pair of boots and its shape separates the big toe from the rest.
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