Traditional Workmans Japanese Tabi Shoes In Navy Cotton With Gum Sole
Tabi shoes are traditional Japanese footwear characterized by a split-toe design, separating the big toe from the other toes. Originally worn with kimono and traditional clothing, tabi were historically made of cotton and paired with wooden sandals like geta or zori. Modern adaptations of tabi shoes include versions with rubber soles, used for construction work (jikatabi), and high-fashion reinterpretations by brands like Maison Margiela. The unique design enhances balance and foot flexibility, making them popular for both practical and aesthetic purposes.
This pair are sold in Japans workwear stores for working on site and easy movement
