Talk:Geta (footwear)

message: This article is quite short compared to the versions of it in other languages. Should I add a stub template?
A Max J 17:01, 4 December 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  Add Stub Template? 

message: Not worn inside the house? Article should clarify. Johnbod 18:13, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: That would be redundant, in Japan all shoes are worn outside only. -- Atamasama 21:40, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  outside shoes 

message: why are the shoes elevated so high? that's one of the most distinct features of the shoes, yet the article does not explain this at all. -134.84.102.195 04:57, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I saw a slideshow once, by an American who spent some time in Japan, and among the slides were him wearing geta while performing some outdoor task. He commented that he learned to appreciate the practicality of these shoes in keeping you out of the mud. I wish I had asked some questions. I would think the "teeth" would stick deep into mud rather than keeping you above it, but apparently not. Perhaps someone with some experience with these shoes can comment? --Ericjs (talk) 01:03, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

text: Ah, there is a more complete answer here:  "Raised geta keep the wearer’s feet and clothing up off the ground. In the time when geta were commonly worn, streets were unpaved so were dusty and muddy and people didn’t want to ruin their kimonos. Another advantage is because the ground contact area is very small, when walking through puddles, they don’t splash as much." --Ericjs (talk) 01:12, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  not clear 

message: jiraya from naruto wears geta, should that be included? 71.161.60.108 (talk) 04:29, 22 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: No. Tenmiles (talk) 06:11, 21 September 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  popular culture 

message: how does one walk in these without falling over?  i think this page deserves that much! Murakumo-Elite (talk) 07:33, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I would imagine one learns, simply by wearing them and getting a feel for them. I doubt they come with specific instructions on how to move your feet that could be included here.--Ericjs (talk) 01:05, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

text: They're really not difficult. Left, right, left, right, generally gets you where you want to go. The one tooth Tengu variety do take some practice, especially the art of standing still. Humans are quite adaptable; you'll see people walking in high heels, zooming along on wheeled and bladed skates, dancing around on their toes, and walking on tight-ropes and stilts.Georget99 (talk) 23:33, 25 April 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  usage directions plz? 

message: i've seen wooden trays referred to as "sushi geta". Sure, the word is the same, but are the objects related in any way? (besides, you know, being made of wood) Mang (talk) 06:34, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  resemblance to a platter for serving food? 

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message: There is an athletic version with just one tooth per shoe called the Getta (two ts) that is shorter.
Nantucketnoon (talk) 16:03, 3 July 2019 (UTC)
thread_title: Athletic version