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Okabashi Shoes - USA Made Since 1984
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A true American dream story, the Irvani family founded Okabashi after coming to the United States in the 1980's. Inspired by Japanese concepts of reflexology and design, Bahman Irvani saw the opportunity to create a sandal that promotes foot health and wellness for all.
In 2017, Sara Irvani took over the family business from Bahman, becoming a third generation shoemaker, and continuing to build on the legacy of the most comfortable footwear made in America.
Okabashi resides in Buford, Georgia, 40 miles northeast of Atlanta. Once known as the "Leather City," Buford has a long footwear legacy. A large shoe factory operated here until 1941 and reopened to serve the military during World War II.
LESS THAN 1% OF SHOES WORN IN AMERICA TODAY ARE MADE IN THE USA.
Working closely with the Two Ten Foundation and Souls for Soles, we have donated over 100,000 pairs of shoes for disaster relief, veterans, and more.
Okabashi shoes have created a loyal following with over 35 million pairs of shoes sold. Today, over 99% of American-worn footwear is made abroad. We are proud to be in the 1% that has chosen to stay and thrive in the USA.
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John Rieger
July 15, 2021
Do you make GOLF shoes? I am tired of buying and wearing Chinese and Vietnamese Golf shoes
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Anastasia
June 30, 2025
I have been wearing Okabashi sandals for about 15-20 years!!! I wear them EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR as slippers because they are the only slippers that DO NOT MAKE THE SOLES OF MY FEET HURT OR GET TIRED!!! I WEAR THEM ALL DAY WHEN I AM HOME, AND MY BODY GETS TIRED BEFORE MY FEET DO!!!! THEY ARE THE ONLY ITEM OF CLOTHING I REALLY CHERISH! I have told all of my family and friends to purchase Okabashi sandals to wear not only as sandals, but as slippers, for the aforementioned reason. Unfortunately, the past few pairs of sandals I purchased do not give me the same kind of comfort as all those I have purchased in the past years!!!! After wearing them for only a couple of hours, the soles of my feet hurt!!! I then change and wear a pair of the older Okabashi sandals, and my feet do NOT hurt!!!!! This type of pain has NEVER happened with any of the Okabashi sandals I have had in the past years!!!!!! Has Okabashi changed something in how their sandals are manufactured? PLEASE go back to making your sandals the way you used to make them!!!