The made-to-order Yoshi-tabi are high-quality tabi made by Ued Masanosuke Shoten. They are a custom-made tabi specialty store. http://www.sadanosuke.com/ For 80 years, they have specialized in custom-made tabi in Kyoto. They measure each foot in 10 places, using the traditional Japanese shaku measurement, and carefully hand-make each pair of tabi. Since the opening of the store, they have made many custom-made tabi for geisha and maiko in the geisha districts such as Gion. They have been well-received for the comfort and high quality of their custom-made tabi, and now many customers from all over the country, such as Hokkaido and Kyushu, come to the store seeking custom-made tabi that truly fit their feet. Member of the Kyoto Traditional Crafts Liaison Conference Recommended by the Mayor of Kyoto as a "Kyoto Handcrafts Crafts Shop" in 2003 Awarded by the City of Kyoto as a "Kyoto 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 "Maruyoshi Tabi Ueda Sadanosuke Shoten," which he ran alone, closed. I believe 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 measurement, pattern making, sewing, sample making, main 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 he had served. We are grateful for the patronage of our customers as well. 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