Japanese Sandal

Name: Japanese Sandal
SKU: Japan
Price: 35.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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We revisit Japan with this model inspired by the traditional geisha sandal. Made with African timber and cushioned insoles for lasting comfort, this wooden sandal with a heel of 5cm and genuine leather is an elegant fashion statement.
Assembly: staples

Our shoes are hand made to order. Please allow 10-17 days for delivery.

If you wish to personalise in any way this model (sole colour, upper leather colour, heel height, wide or extra narrow width, special size, decoration, etc.), do not hesitate to contact us for an informal chat before placing the order.

Disclaimer – The colour of the wood in the photograph may vary from the final product you will receive due to one or more of the following reasons:

Wood from trees grown in different areas display different colour tones even though they are from the same species.
Wood is a natural product and no two pieces are the same.
The wood used to make the products from which the photographs were taken may vary from the wood used to make the products you will receive. There may be twigs/knots and grains may vary in colour.
The colour setting and resolution of individual monitors is variable and limited in accuracy.
Photographs viewed at website resolutions may be limited in colour accuracy.

Categories: Clogs, Sandals

THE STORY BEHIND

Making inspired Japanese sandals in Africa? What a crazy thing to do! And yet we did and still do. In fact, this model is the second clog we created after the first one, the Cecil. Years later, the Japanese Sandal remains one of our best sellers.

How did it happen?

When we created OMES, one of our co-founders had studied Japanese and knew well the fashion trends in Asia. After the creation of the Cecil, we were looking for a clog sandal that would be bold, eye-catching and elegant, for fashion conscious women.

Inspired by the Japanese sandal worn by the samurais and geisha centuries ago, we revisited the design to make it more contemporary.

From the beginning, the model was a hit. We run out of stock and our financial guys were happy. But from an engineering perspective, it was a nightmare. The model had been designed by a European mind but sold in Africa with its particular environment.

The wood used was very light but fragile. The sandal broke easily on the rocky roads. Most customers returned their shoes after wearing them once or twice.

It took us 14 months and many prototypes to find a model that solved all the technical issues and allowed us to sell this model around the world.

Today we can tell with confidence that wherever and whenever you wear a pair of OMES Japanese Sandals, you will proudly stand out from the crowd.

You can see various designs made over the years here