The made-to-order Yoshi-tabi are high-quality tabi made by Shinnosuke Ueda Shoten. They are a made-to-order tabi specialty store. http://www.sadanosuke.com/ For 80 years, they have specialized in made-to-order tabi in Kyoto. They measure each foot at 10 points on the left and right using the traditional Japanese shaku scale, and carefully finish each pair of made-to-order tabi by hand. Since the opening of the store, they have made many made-to-order tabi for geisha and maiko in the geisha districts such as Gion. They have been well-received for the comfort and high quality unique to made-to-order tabi, and now many customers from all over the country, such as Hokkaido and Kyushu, come to the store seeking made-to-order tabi that truly fit their feet. Member of the Kyoto City Traditional Crafts Liaison Conference Recommended by the Mayor of Kyoto City as a "Kyoto Craftsmanship Crafts Shop" in 2003 Awarded by Kyoto City as a "Kyoto City Traditional Industry Technical Merit Award" in 2004 Received the "Traditional Crafts Industry Merit Award" from the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association in 2006 Last year, my uncle's "Maru-Yoshi Tabi, Sadanosuke Ueda Shoten," which he ran alone, closed. I think this was due to the closure of suppliers, the difficulty of obtaining high-quality calico, and his own age. The five pairs I had made the year before last were the last orders I placed. From measuring, pattern making, sewing, sample making, actual sewing, shipping, to writing thank-you notes. He was a true craftsman who handled the entire routine alone for over 60 years. For the last few years before closing, he did not accept new orders and only produced additional orders from the geisha districts and temples that he had been serving. We are grateful for the patronage of our customers. Although the business has closed, I believe that these tabi will continue to be the winning tabi that will make your feet look sharp and cool. Please use them with care and wear them often. On behalf of my uncle, thank you. #Ueda Sadanosuke Shoten From the website