Formal geta?

[amelie]

I know that wooden geta, just like tatami zori, are casual, but I heard that vinyl geta could be considered formal. Would that be true? If yes, is it as formal as vinyl zori?

[Kiyoaki]

The vinyl geta I've seen are more formal than the plain wooded ones, but the vinyl is more for waterproofing than anything else. Unless the weather is inclement, zori are preferred over geta. Geta should only be worn outdoors. If you wear then under cover, you'll probably have to discard them in the foyer. In doors, on carpeting, zori can be worn until one steps onto tatami or where only tabi are allowed to go.