Classic Uwabaki School Shoes / Slippers for Japanese School Uniforms! Brand New, Authentic Uniform Item (not a cheap costume !) These are Made in Japan! (Other sellers have been offering Chinese knock-offs at the same price!) Pictures may take a few moments to load! Incredibly Cute and Fun! A definite favorite! These medium quality photos really don't display the fantastic quality of this item! These are direct from Authentic Uniform sales outlets here in Japan, and are worn daily by students here in Tokyo. These are not fake costumes or hong kong knock-offs. We originally offered them for Japanese students overseas. They have also become popular with Cosplay and Lolita fans. Shoe uppers are made from tough, breathable, smooth cotton. Sole is tough, slip-resistant, water-proof rubber in your choice of bright colors! These slippers have a strong pull-tab on the heel, and elastic stretch band over the arch for easy, comfortable wear. The unisex design is worn by both boys and girls. Uwabaki slippers should be hand-washed, however, they can be machine washed on a delicate cycle without damage. They can even take a mild bleach. When you enter a school building in Japan, you will need to change your shoes. These soft "Inside" shoes are called "Uwabaki". They are cloth-and-rubber slipper-shoes worn by all students in school. At the entrance to every school is the large "Genkan" area with many rows of "cubbie" style lockers. Here everyone changes from their "outdoor shoes" and into uwabaki upon entering the school. The special "cubbie" lockers are provided to hold each students' shoes (these lockers are also frequently used as mailboxes for passing notes). A student's grade level is often indicated by a colored stripe across the toes; the body color of the slipper is always white. Girls often add cute designs and colors to their uwabaki with markers in order to add some personal customization and individuality to their school uniforms. Anime movies with any school scenes inevitably shows characters wearing these "inside shoes", whose somewhat informal appearance (often simplified further to ease animation) can make a strange contrast to the more formal school uniforms. Please select any size and color, then email us when you order! Don't miss this fantastic offer! Retailers/Re-sellers, please ask about available volume discounts or drop-shipping services. We only charge exact International Postage based on weight. We provide Prompt Shipping and careful wrapping. Standard Shipping has been taking 2-4 Weeks. Expedited Shipping has been taking 7-14 days. We will combine orders to save on shipping costs. We have quoted the standard SAL (International Air Service 2-4 Weeks) and expedited AIR (similar to Global Priority 7-14 days). If you MUST have your package faster, you may also request the more expensive EMS (Global Express 1 Week or less). Visit our Store for more great items! Powered by Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.