Aizome Cotton Kendo Hakama

This feels criminally affordable for the unmatched quality it offers from the moment you try it on. This hakama holds up well and provides the sharp appearance often lost in synthetic and/or non-cotton hakama after several uses. The colour-bleeding is part of the experience in high-quality gear so don't be surprised when you go blue!

The 7000 weight is perfect for training and grading. The aizome dye does bleed, which means that as the years of training go by, these hakama will show the character of their use. They do need care and attention in storing and cleaning but the cotton and aizome aesthetic beats the synthetic look in my opinion, the gradual change as training goes on is desirable. Tozando service and shipping is always attentive.

I found the #7000 to be perfect for training and would be presentable in gradings. Paired with the aizome single layer cotton Kendōgi, it presents a classic and dignified presence that synthetics just cannot match. Good value is a bonus.