hitete 6.5 Honyama Tea Dyeing, Tea Fruit, Natural Color, Chiffon Calf Brown (Kyoichiro Washizu) / KCL-11

A collaboration between m2 and dyer Washizu Kyoichiro, who specializes in Shizuoka Honyama tea dyeing using the Suruga Washomen stencil dyeing technique.
Tea dyeing is done by boiling the tea leaves that are not used in the manufacturing process and dyeing them by hand. After boiling, the husks are mixed with waste materials such as wood chips and soybean pulp and processed into compost for recycling. A sustainable pair of shoes.

* m2 is a coined word combining the "m" from mizutori and the "m" from material.

[Handling Precautions: Straps/Outer Fabric] ・This is a dyed product made by hand dyeing tea leaves, a specialty of Shizuoka, using the stencil dyeing technique of Shizuoka's traditional craft, Suruga Washomen. - Because this product is made using natural dyes, it may fade if exposed to sunlight for a long period of time. - Dark colored items may transfer to fibers or skin due to friction.

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[material]
Toe strap (front): Hemp
Toe strap (lining): cotton
Front pressure point: Synthetic leather

[Compatible sizes]
SS (approx. 21.0-21.5cm)
S (approx. 22.0-22.5cm)
M (approx. 23.0-23.5cm)
L (approx. 24.0-24.5cm)
LL (approx. 25.0-25.5cm)

[Dimensions and weight]
Heel height: approx. 6.5cm
Width: SS approx. 8.0cm/S approx. 8.5cm/M approx. 9.0cm/L approx. 9.0cm/LL approx. 9.5cm
Weight (both feet): SS approx. 430g / S approx. 450g / M approx. 470g / L approx. 500g / LL approx. 550g
*As this item is handmade, there may be slight differences.

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mizutori original "hitete 6.5"

Heeled geta sandals that are easy to walk in.
The "hitete" series is popular for being easy to walk in and making your feet look beautiful.
With a heel height of approximately 6.5cm, this is our most popular series, as it is comfortable to wear and even those who are not good at wearing heels will not be bothered by the height of the heel, and the silhouette feels like a sandal, making it easy to match with any outfit.

"Key points for comfort"

They feature smoothly carved wood to fit the soles of the feet and cushioned thongs.

Point 1: Shape of the wood (toe)
The shape of the toe area in particular makes it easy to grip the thong tightly.
Point 2: Front pressure point
The cushioning material makes it soft on the feet. The straps are designed to stay in place.
Point 3: How the thong works
The cushioning material makes it soft on the feet. The wide width of the cushioning material wraps the feet securely. The cushioning material is designed to fit the average Japanese foot shape.
Point 4: Shape of the wood (arch of the foot)
The arch shape of the arch area provides a comfortable fit.
Point 5: Wood material
It is made of mahogany and sapele, and has excellent durability and a rich wood grain that develops a unique texture the more you walk on it.
Point 6: Outsole (bottom)
They are made of synthetic rubber. You can easily have them repaired at your local shoe repair shop. We recommend replacing them frequently before the wood is worn down.

*If you wear them little by little at first, they will become more comfortable as they fit your feet.
We also recommend wearing toe socks or half socks.

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[Note]
○Since the wood base is made of natural wood, the grain and color may vary.
*Due to browser settings, the colours of the actual product may look different from those shown in the photo.
○The colour and pattern of the product may look different from the photo.
○As these are handmade, the heel height and shape may vary slightly.
○If it hits a hard object it may chip or get scratched, so please use it with care.
○Please be careful not to immerse in water.
○Do not leave the product near a fire or in front of a heating appliance for a long period of time.
*Sales and production of products may be discontinued without notice, and the design and specifications may be changed.