Geta (下駄) are traditional Japanese footwear resembling flip-flops. A kind of sandal, geta have a flat wooden base elevated with up to three "teeth", held on the foot with a fabric thong, which keeps the foot raised above the ground.
A pair of geta
Geta Unearthed from the tomb of Zhu Ran from the Sangoku (三國) Period 4th Century CE
Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada)
Person wearing geta and tabi
Sandals are an open type of shoe, consisting of a sole held to the wearer's foot by straps going over the instep and around the ankle. Sandals can also have a heel. While the distinction between sandals and other types of footwear can sometimes be blurry, the common understanding is that a sandal leaves all or most of the foot exposed. People may choose to wear sandals for several reasons, among them comfort in warm weather, economy, and as a fashion choice. Usually, people wear sandals in warmer climates or during warmer parts of the year in order to keep their feet cool and dry. The risk of developing athlete's foot is lower than with enclosed shoes, and the wearing of sandals may be part of the treatment regimen for such an infection.
man wearing sandals
Modern fashion sandals
Esparto sandals from the 6th or 5th millennium BC found in Spain.
Pair of ancient leather sandals from Egypt.