Geta Geta are Japanese thonged shoes made from one piece of solid wood. They may be elegant or rough according to the quality of the wood and straps. Generally speaking, in modern times, they are worn on less formal occasions. Everyday geta are quite flat, or they may have two platform pieces which raise the shoe some 8cm above the ground. Originally designed for use in bad weather. these platform geta are now largely restricted to use with yukata and for certain traditional dances. Fine geta may be lacquered, decorated in colours and gold and the upper sole may be covered with a surface similar to tetami. Children's geta(pokkuri or koppori) are sometimes fitted with bells in a hollow under the sole.