Re:getA

What Re:getA does

Re:getA (株式会社リゲッタ) is a privately held Japanese footwear manufacturer founded in 1968 in Osaka's Ikuno district and currently led by second-generation CEO Yasuo Takamoto. The company designs, manufactures, and sells comfort shoes and sandals under three core brands — Re:getA (women's comfort shoes blending German functional engineering with Italian design aesthetics on a traditional Japanese geta ergonomic base), RegettaCanoe (bold, big-foot styled urban walking sandals), and 2ball (impact-absorbing sole with two rounded elements) — plus proprietary insoles such as the Loupe Insole. Its underlying technology is anchored in proprietary ergonomic designs including the Loupe Insole with arch/midfoot support and antibacterial Clean Sky material, the Rolling Walk curved sole design, and the "tsukaredome" (fatigue-prevention) insole, with products certified under the Osaka Manufacturing Brand program.

Re:getA generates revenue through a multi-channel wholesale-and-retail model: wholesale distribution to major retail chains (ABC-MART, one'sterrace) and department stores (Daimaru, Matsuzakaya, Takashimaya), TV home shopping partnerships (Japanet Takata), direct-to-consumer sales through three company-operated stores (Ikuno flagship, Namba Parks, Jiyugaoka Tokyo), and e-commerce on Rakuten, Yahoo! Shopping, Amazon, and its own regeta.shop. FY2021 revenue was ¥1.49 billion, supported by a production network of approximately 400 craftsmen and partner factories in the Ikuno district plus 105 employees. Internationally, products are sold through dealer networks in Vietnam (Japan Shop, six Hanoi locations) and Cambodia (Shoe Village, Phnom Penh), with India recently added as a new market.

The company's primary customer segments are fashion-conscious women seeking comfort, health-conscious consumers interested in posture and fatigue reduction, and wholesale distribution partners (retail chains and department stores). Distribution is supplemented by community-building activities (Re:getA Cup dodgeball tournament sponsorship, factory tours, FactorISM 2026 participation) and earned media across TV Osaka, Yomiuri Shimbun, and Nihon Keizai Shimbun. The group operates through Re:getA Co., Ltd. (株式会社リゲッタ) as the parent and a wholly-owned subsidiary, RegettaCanoe Co., Ltd., established in 2012 to handle direct retail and international operations.

Name

Re:getA

Legal name

株式会社リゲッタ

Website

https://regeta.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Re:getA is a privately held Japanese footwear manufacturer (founded 1968, Osaka) that designs, makes, and sells comfort shoes and sandals under the Re:getA, RegettaCanoe, and 2ball brands via wholesale, three DTC stores, e-commerce, and international dealers in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Comfort Footwear

NAICS

Shoe Retailers (45821), Footwear Manufacturing (3162)

SIC

Retail-Shoe Stores (5661), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear (CRAAACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear Retail (CRAAADAG), Footwear Components & Materials (Uppers, Soles, Laces, Insoles) (CRAAACAK)

Keywords

• Comfort footwear
• Women's sandals
• Ergonomic insoles
• Japanese shoemaking
• Wholesale footwear distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Wholesale & Retail): Designs, manufactures, and sells shoes and sandals through wholesale distribution to retail chains and direct retail through owned stores and e-commerce.
2. E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales through アルトリブロ (Rakuten, Yahoo! Shopping) and official online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Re:getA designs, manufactures, and sells comfort footwear (shoes and sandals) under the Re:getA, RegettaCanoe, and 2ball brands, combining Japanese traditional geta ergonomics with German functional engineering and Italian design aesthetics. Products are sold through wholesale to retail chains (ABC-MART, department stores, home shopping networks), directly operated retail stores in Japan, and e-commerce platforms (Rakuten, Yahoo! Shopping, Amazon, and the company's own online shop), with expanding international distribution through dealers in Vietnam, Cambodia, and India. The company also sells standalone specialty insoles such as the Loupe Insole.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Re:getA comfort shoes brand (リゲッタ) Comfort shoes brand designed for women that reinterprets traditional Japanese geta sandals for modern urban wear, combining German functional shoe engineering with Italian sophisticated design aesthetics.
• RegettaCanoe sandals brand (リゲッタカヌー) Sandals brand featuring bold, playful big-foot designs intended to make hard-pavement urban walking more enjoyable for modern city consumers.
• 2ball comfort shoes (ツヴォル) Comfort shoe brand built around the concept 'two round balls that are soft,' featuring two rounded balls on the sole that absorb impact and support toe-off with a natural, warm design aesthetic.
• Loupe Insole (ルーペインソール) Standalone specialty insole featuring arch support, midfoot support, loupe-hole design, heel cup, and Clean Sky antibacterial material to distribute foot pressure, reduce fatigue, and address foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis.
• bine sub-brand (バイン) Sub-brand within the Re:getA footwear portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• ルーペインソール certified as Osaka Manufacturing Brand product (Reiwa 6)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Japan Shop (Vietnam) - Multiple LocationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 February 2024Dealer network in Vietnam with multiple retail locations in Hanoi (Trung Hoa, Mo Lao, My Dinh, Tran Dang Ninh, Times City, Ngoai Giao Doan districts), distributing Re:getA and RegettaCanoe products.
• Shoe Village (Cambodia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 February 2024Khalandale Mall retail location in Phnom Penh distributing Re:getA and RegettaCanoe products in Cambodia market.
• Tezuka Production (手塚プロダクション)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Tezuka Production for character-themed limited edition sandals featuring Black Jack, Jungle Emperor, Phoenix, and Three-Eyed Osaru characters.
• FactorISM (ファクトリズム)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in FactorISM 2026 event, a manufacturing experience initiative in Yao City, Osaka Prefecture, promoting local factory culture and community engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BIRKENSTOCK: BIRKENSTOCK is the global benchmark for comfort/orthopedic footwear with iconic contoured footbed insoles. It competes directly with Re:getA's Loupe Insole technology and comfort-first positioning, but at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Skechers USA, Inc. Skechers is a major comfort/athletic footwear brand with strong arch-support and memory-foam product lines targeting women and older demographics. Like Re:getA, it bridges wholesale and DTC channels and competes on visible comfort technology.
• Akaiski (QUEST Co., Ltd.): Akaiski is a Japanese comfort footwear brand (known for やさしい靴) operated by QUEST Co., targeting the same fashion-meets-comfort women demographic as Re:getA, with similar Japanese-made craftsmanship positioning and department store distribution. It is the most direct domestic comparable in the comfort footwear category.
• Crocs, Inc. Crocs is a global comfort/casual footwear brand built around proprietary cushioning technology and a distinctive silhouette. Comparable to Re:getA in selling comfort-first footwear that doubles as lifestyle product, though at much larger scale and broader distribution.
• Moonstar Inc. Moonstar is a Japanese footwear manufacturer based in Kurume, with over 140 years of vulcanized rubber shoe heritage and Made-in-Japan craftsmanship. Comparable to Re:getA as a Japan-made, craftsmanship-led footwear brand with international export ambitions.
• Dansko, LLC: Dansko is a US-based comfort footwear brand founded by a cabinet maker, known for clog-style professional footwear with arch support and weight-distribution technology. Highly comparable to Re:getA's RegettaCanoe big-foot sandal design and its comfort/professional footwear positioning.

Emerging players

• Allbirds, Inc. Allbirds is a digitally-native comfort footwear brand emphasizing sustainable materials, lightweight construction, and foot-health benefits. Comparable to Re:getA's 2ball line (210g single-foot weight) and its emphasis on minimalist comfort and wellness positioning.

Others

• ABC-MART, Inc. ABC-MART is Japan's largest specialty footwear retailer and a major wholesale distribution partner of Re:getA. While not a direct product competitor, it is the most important channel partner and a retail-format contextual peer given overlapping customer bases.

Broad incumbents

• HOKA (Deckers Brands): HOKA is a premium comfort/running footwear brand owned by Deckers, known for maximalist cushioning technology. Comparable to Re:getA's rolling walk and fatigue-prevention insole approach, but operating in a broader athletic/casual category and at global scale.
• ASICS Corporation: ASICS is a Japanese-headquartered global athletic footwear incumbent with proprietary GEL cushioning technology and a strong domestic comfort-walking sub-line. Comparable to Re:getA as a Japanese footwear brand leveraging biomechanical engineering, though at vastly greater scale and international reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/regeta_rc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVkvZPAfFOs6ySakMZCnD2w
• Facebookfacebook.com/regetachannel
• Instagraminstagram.com/regetaofficial/?hl=ja
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regetacoltd

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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