Room Shoes "Reela"

Room Sabot "REELA" — Handcrafted in Matsuyama, Ehime

A Fit That Adapts to Your Foot
REELA is made from high-quality Japanese cowhide leather. Like a good pair of leather shoes, it starts with a snug fit and gradually conforms to the shape of the wearer's foot over time — becoming more comfortable with each use, regardless of season. The footbed reaches deep enough to hold the foot securely, eliminating the flapping that plagues most slippers and making stairs effortless. The heel is fitted with thick cushioning; the lining, insole, and outsole use brushed artificial leather that contours naturally to bare skin.

The Wooden Last — What Sets REELA Apart
The defining step in REELA's production is wooden last molding — shaping the shoe over a wooden form to give it its precise fit and structure. This is uncommon in indoor footwear manufacturing, and for good reason: the process is labor-intensive and technically demanding. Other manufacturers have attempted to replicate it and have not succeeded. Because of it, one pair takes a full week to complete.

Made by Veteran Craftsmen in Matsuyama
REELA is produced by Yamato Corporation, a footwear manufacturer based in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, with over 60 years of history making sandals. Every pair is made entirely in Japan by a small team of craftsmen, most of whom are veterans with decades of experience. The upper leather is Japanese cowhide, cut one piece at a time — unlike synthetic materials, natural leather cannot be stacked and cut in bulk. Each pair is made individually, by hand, from start to finish.

From Living Rooms to Luxury Hotels
REELA was designed with a single aim: a fit so secure and so comfortable it feels almost barefoot. The first time you try them on, the way the leather wraps around the toes and heel tends to surprise. Today, REELA is used not only in private homes but as a hospitality item in luxury hotels, high-end inns, and model suites of premium residences.

Image of wearing — Silver

Cushioning in the heel absorbs shock

Colors: Black (left), Silver (right)

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Yamato

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Specifications

MATERIALS · Upper: Japanese cowhide leather · Lining / insole / outsole: brushed artificial leather
COLORS · Black, Silver