Tabi (足袋) are traditional Japanese socks worn with thonged footwear such as zori, dating back to the 15th century. [1] Japanese tabi are usually understood today to be a kind of split-toed sock that is not …

Aug 1, 2025 · Tabi socks are still worn and widely available in Japan today, but they have evolved into a more shoe-like design called the jika-tabi, which features a rubber sole for outdoor wear.

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Sep 28, 2023 · Tabi socks (simply tabi or 足袋 in Japanese) are a distinctive form of traditional Japanese footwear, instantly recognizable for their unique split-toe design.

Tabi are traditional Japanese socks featuring a separation between the big toe and the other toes. Looking at their history, we see that early Tabi were pouch-shaped footwear with no separation …

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Mar 22, 2025 · The history of tabi traces back to 15th-century Japan, where these split-toe socks were first created. Originally, tabi were worn exclusively by the nobility and upper classes, symbolizing …

May 21, 2025 · Maison Margiela, of course, has become the gold standard for tabis, which are available at Nordstrom, Ssense, Bloomingdale's, and Saks Fifth Avenue. But I've also been eyeing a brand …

Aug 30, 2018 · While the Tabi is deeply intertwined with Margiela’s legacy, to claim that the Tabi is wholly unique is a drastic overstatement. Not only have others explored the concept of split-toed …