William Japan has some pretty fascinating footwear. Most are familiar with the wooden geta, which allow the wearer to stay above the muck. The jikatabi are cotton boots with a rubber sole used by construction workers for their flexibility. They hook up the back, are very comfortable. come in different heights, and are often worn in festivals. A great place to buy such footwear is on Kokai shopping street. In particular, near the torii at the entrance is a large shoe shop which is popular among festival-goers, providing a wide selection of unique footwear. This is my jikatabi collection.