These zōri style flipflops are made from strong washi paper. Produced in Ehime by the Washi no Ishikawa family firm, they offer a satisfying, somewhat traditional experience to walk on. Sustainable too, the makers recommend simply returning them to the soil when they become too old to walk in.

The sandals are available in three adult sizes, and one for children.

These are

• 24cm (UK 4.5, Europe 38, US 7)
• 26 (UK 6.5, Europe 40.5, US 9)
• 27 (UK 7.5, Europe 42, US 10)

The children’s size is 18cm.