and Health Resource Center. These have some precedents in traditional kōgake ( with chainmail or plate armour). Outside Japan, are available from online and martial-arts shops, and are used by practitioners of the martial art of , especially when training outdoors. are also commonly worn for certain kinds of exercise, specifically cross country running, walking, and climbing. Though typically worn for manual labour and exercise, are also worn for comfort and as a casual shoe. A variation of known as is so called due to commonly being worn for festivals; this variety features extra cushioning in the sole for comfort. In popular culture In recent years, have been seen in Hollywood movie productions. Examples include The Wolverine, 47 Ronin, Big Hero 6, Star Trek, Thor: The Dark World and Black Panther. have also been seen in the short movie Anima from Thom Yorke (2019). See also Tabi Waraji References External links Boots Japanese footwear Japanese inventions