These ‘zōri’ style room slippers were made by Kawauchi Slippers at their workshop in Yamagata, north Japan.

Their soles are made soft with loops of washi paper, itself made from coppiced wood.  The effect is a light massage sensation on the feet as you walk.

They are available in two colours, and two sizes.  Medium is 23-26cm, suitable roughly for 4-7 UK shoe size  (37-41 EU, 6-8 US).  X Large is  29-31cm, or roughly 10-12 UK (48-50 EU, 11-12.5 US).

Medium weigh 220g, X large weigh 260g.

About Kawauchi Slippers

Kahoku in Yamagata, north Japan, has long been a centre of Japanese footwear.  Waraji, zōri, tabi… all had their market share eroded eventually by shoes and socks.  Inside the home however, Japanese feet can return to their roots.  That was the concept of slipper pioneer Hideo Kawauchi, who founded his company Kawauchi Slippers in 1955.  In his late 90s, Kawauchi is still at the head of the company today, and his small team sew together a superior range of traditionally inspired footwear for the home.  These include zōri style slippers, which allow you walk on piled loops of washi paper, or tatami mat bases.  They are products of specialism, tradition, and dedication over a lifetime.