Why people love Tabi boots 500 years later

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@emigdio352]

Can you do double H Dylan

[@doaflip6926]

Can you do globe los angered II

[@Thelongmanable]

*_Do a show on best leather adhesives.._*

[@johannesstephanusroos4969]

Boy, if you don't stop pronouncing it 'tabby', I swear...

[@johnhenrix3894]

The products that interrupt what I'm watching makes me not want to buy them.

[@dannyhima]

Construction workers and Carpenters wear them here in Japan it allows them to climb scaffolding and do other assorted jobs better. They also fit in well with the wide crazy tapered pants that construction workers wear- they are way more high quality than the cosplay versions, but actually a similar price point. Also ankles are wide because you tuck your pants into them. The ones that you used in the vid are just for halloween or relaxing and are not a real representation of a modern everyday utility tabi that is commonly used today . I could send you a pair of real ones if you are ever interested.

[@theealiene]

do you have brand names you would recommend? or at least a way of knowing which ones are good quality and which ones are just for cosplay? i think i'd love to add a pair to my wardrobe but idk what to get

[@PANTHEON71]

I'm interested! I'll even buy a pair, i bought a pair of cheap ones from a karate magazine in the 80s I LOVED THOSE, so i know I'll appreciate a real pair.. link please 🙏

[@dominuslogik484]

I would enjoy seeing a video made with a more proper pair.

[@nevil50]

Construction workers wear boots in the US and still climb, and build, hmmn? What's your point?

[@julianshepherd2038]

Steel toe caps !!!

[@PandorasFolly]

I know in Japan the most popular segment for tabi boots is construction because it allows you to use the toes independently so you get significantly better balance. Thats why they have steel toe tabis

[@ParaFox404]

and I am now sold

[@PandorasFolly]

@@ParaFox404 glad to help! If you like those look up nikkapokka or nikkabokka work pants. Sometime in the 1800s the japanese construction workers decided nickerbocker style pants made sense and now that is a very common work pant. Very baggy and loose around the belt to the knees kind of like mc hammer pants but tight around the ankle and calf. When you wear them its kind of like wearing air pumps on your legs to help keep you cool and dry as you move.

[@MrPhooey442]

Let the grippers grip!

[@vladimir945]

I was wearing tabi at my part-time construction job when I was a student in Tokyo. As I remember, they were quite cheap (way less than $45, but don't remember the exact prices) and were sold at stores for construction workers and such. I was typically carrying two pairs in my backpack: an ordinary fabric-top pair for dry weather, and a rubber pair for rainy days or for when the construction place was wet. Here comes their first good point: they take almost no space in your backpack, I can hardly imagine routinely carrying two pairs of ordinary construction shoes/boots. Another good point was that they would fit your foot quite tightly, yet without causing any discomfort, you could comfortably put your foot in places you wouldn't dare trying in your ordinary shoes. And, because of their thin rubber soles, you would feel quite well the surface you're standing on. I often had to walk or climb around rebar structures, so that was quite convenient. Finally, I was using so-called "safe tabi", e. g. with hard toe parts, so you wouldn't break your toes by accidentally kicking something heavy. With ordinary shoes, it was rather difficult to find your exact size, you'd always end up with shoes that are either slightly bigger or slightly smaller. The slightly smaller shoes would have _normally_ been okay, except for the hardened toe parts: they would, of course, never stretch and adjust, not even slightly, and after a few hours would start inflicting quite severe pain. The slightly bigger shoes would give you blisters, because your foot would slide inside them, no matter how tight you tie the shoelaces. With tabi, however, I would buy that slightly bigger size and be okay with that, because that additional thing that separates your big toe also stop them from sliding, and so do the very tight fabric top and the "bootleg". Their main bad point was that their thin soles were quite weak, I would occasionally slightly impale my foot on some sharp wire or nail, and a couple of times even no so slightly (tabi were actually banned on some construction sites, perhaps for that very reason). Also, they are not very convenient for simply walking around the city - again, their very thin soles, and the in-between-the-toes part sort of bites in between the, well, toes. Although, not all the locals shared my opinion about that - I once saw a Japanese man descending Mt. Fuji wearing tabi.

[@jes.c.2679]

They're not cheap, but Reebok + Margiela collaborated to do some of Reebok's most classic designs in a tabi style. That may be an interesting breakdown to explore.

[@TingTingalingy]

I remember those, they were awful imho

[@Ethan-uq2ew]

those were straight up garbage 💀

[@cutiepatootie333]

Prettiest sneakers to ever exist

[@kasztan9731]

I love them!

[@heyhoe168]

Not cheap now, but probably was historically.

[@ranulflucas9117]

Quite popular for surfing wetsuit boots. Feels like they help with balance and stopping your foot sliding around inside the boot.

[@midshipman8654]

that actually seems like a good use for the design. a lot of professed use cases seem like a stretch and people justifying it more out of a sense of exoticism than any real practical use. I think surfing and watersports is one with real potential.

[@dontimberman5493]

I have never liked closed toe box shoes. But did not know they made a quality pairs

[@eyespy3001]

Yup! Got my 4/3 tabi-style Rip Curls

[@Ghorda9]

@@midshipman8654 they generally have better ergonomics than shoes

[@danieldronzek8616]

Too bad people think that Tabi look bad. I personally think they look nice.

[@ShutUpBubi]

Agreed me too!

[@bickyboo7789]

I think they look rice

[@Vanadium]

To be fair those shoes he sowed us did look ugly. The shoe he cut in half looks good but those others who want to combine running shoes or other shoes with this look just bad.

[@andrewc9790]

It looks like a hoof. 🐑

[@bukketkid2567]

I'll bet a leather pair would look real tight

[@alexandrazavyalova4908]

There is also a Tabi sandal from a Japanese brand Suicoke, it has vibram sole and doesn’t look cheap at all!

[@demidevos5271]

Never did I ever expect that Margiela would be mentioned in a Rose Anvil video haha, he's an amazing designer! I love my Margiela tabi derbies.

[@istillusezune82]

We have been suggesting them for Rose to review for a while lol

[@balazs7235]

@@istillusezune82I hope it happens soon. I have been wanting a derbie or a high heel pair, but the height I want only comes in women’s sadly. They are said to be really comfortable.

[@Hhuiza0]

​@@balazs7235they've done the 6cm Heels in men sizes for a while (compared to the normal 3cm ones) and the women's 8cm ones go all the way to 42 eu which is around 9.5 men

[@AaronFigFront]

To be more accurate, todays’ margiela’s designs are more of a team effect with it current creative director John Galliano.

[@jeremyhershberger3012]

I enjoyed learning about the history of Tabi boots. I have been waring tabis for 10 years and still learned some things.

[@cdubs9918]

One thing I've learned. If you want to buy something look for it's Japanese equivalent. It doesn't matter what...it can be scissors, chef knives, boots, furniture,garden pruners, clothes, tea pots,artists paper or paints etc,etc...Japan still values the generational craftsmen. I bought a chefs knife made by a guy who's family made knives for 15 generations and it's the greatest knife I've ever owned.

[@pandamilkshake]

In my case I prefer the Chinese when it comes to knives. The cleaver-like knives they use and make are an absolute wonder. They are called "Cai Dao" and I'm never going back to a normal knife again. Of course, coming from China, you gotta be careful and make sure it was made by a real craftsman instead, not a Chinese dupe 😂

[@impendio]

Agreed, stuff like stationery for example, you can get the same notebook or planner by whatever brand in different kinds of paper styles to suit better the type of pen or pencil you want to use. You can get the same pen style in brush, roller, fountain, with water ink, pigment ink, etc. And don’t get me started with the _wood on the pencil,_ or the over-engineered drafting pencils with metal bodies, no rattle and auto turning mechanisms so your lead is always even, etc. It is, most often than not, always worth the premium which with the cheap yen nowadays, is mostly just the shipping.

[@BrassSpectacles]

I'd love for you to get a pair of real actual tabi from Japan and do a comparison, because there really isn't one between those and the cheap costume stuff like you showed in this video. I've been to Japan twice and acquired a few pairs while I was there, they are super nice and if they wear out I'm 100% spending to get ones made in Japan. It is a shame that Western countries think they're ugly because the utility in them is amazing and I'd love to see more people wearing them outside of costume stuff.

[@pawel6778]

Do you know any decent brands? I want to get some

[@iTeachMyToast]

@@pawel6778 I bought mine from SouSou. They’re located in Kyoto and they ship to the US. Good quality, too

[@pawel6778]

@@iTeachMyToast thanks

[@laiwurofg1314]

Mugaros (the ones in this video) are literally one of the biggest brands for tabis in Japan. The ones in the video are not some halloween costume like he suggested- they're all pretty much like thaat. They're built that way because they're meant to be lightweight and flexible. Are you going to call adidas prime knit halloween shoes because the material is also easy to damage? They're meant to be cheap shoes that you replace once you wear them out, and because of how thin the soles are, it will not last longer than the upper.

[@randalldavis7025]

I have a pair of tabi boots from Kyoto Japan... That are 20 years old, and then identical to the ones he cut apart...

[@debless9]

They are not ugly. They look super cool.

[@taylorlibby7642]

They're a little weird to get used to at first, but I've found that they make awesome late spring/early fall bowhunting boots.

[@mariotibbrine1]

What are the terrains you use them in ?

[@JimmyMcDermott1]

Any recommended brands?

[@boloisdaman]

That's pretty ninja.

[@blaiseeltine9516]

hunting or hiking in thin soled, unstructured footwear. unlikely.. 30 min you're back in your Kia, drying to dig a thorn out of your heel.. the snail that went by the thorn earlier deposited bacteria on the thorn, which is now in your foot and the infection ravages your body.. lol you wtb ninja

[@taylorlibby7642]

@@blaiseeltine9516 Hey, honest question - why is it that ignorant trolls bloviating about subjects they very obviously know nothing about, like yourself, are ALWAYS lol'ers when it just makes them look even more ignorant than they started out?

[@lordhyperkill]

I took ninjitsu as a teen “in the 90’s” I loved my tabi boots and I would wear them everywhere but school where I was mercilessly made fun of for it.

[@Lilmanskis]

You should have jumping sidekicked them lol.

[@JV-ll1cu]

*ninjutsu

[@ForHonorUSMC]

Wildling shoes are amazing and feature a slight tabi style cut. I own 2 pairs and have to say that the walking experience in those shoes is next level.

[@ThecrazyJH96]

Seems like it! Seems to be perfect to me for using them in the river. Articulated, can feel little things etc. I’ll get a pair with a harder outsole though

[@9vHeart]

I did Yoshin Ryu Taijutsu back in the 90s. We wore tabi as part of the training uniform specifically because of the number of foot and leg techniques in that style. It also protected the feet (somewhat) from injury. I modified mine with a elastic side panel and zips to make them more comfortable and to fit my large calves.

[@randynovick7972]

I wear tabi socks with sandals all the time, and occasionally inside regular shoes. Even if you can't manage the shoe, I think the socks are worth a try.

[@Chiller11]

Nooooo! Not socks with sandals!

[@lordterra1377]

​@@Chiller11 ladies love it. Your mom told me so.

[@brenthaymon280]

Nerd 🤓

[@rowbags3017]

These were popular when I was a student in London in the early '80s.They were great - really cheap and very comfortable. Looking back, I don't know why I stopped wearing them. I guess it's high time to check them out again.

[@kheprishorn6092]

i wear mid calf tabi boots for basic work and such and have 0 issues with closure on them

[@HOPPIRI]

For Senior year in highschool, we were tasked with a Japanese presentation for whatever topic we wished. I was incredibly interested in proper and natural biomechanics of barefoot walking and on the random Japanese magazine we had in our classroom, I saw a single image of these 地下足袋/Jikatabi footwear. Needless to say, I did my presentation on them. And my guy, I can say with full respect. I really appreciate you doing your research on it.

[@LaNguyenBTong]

I have a pair of tabi from Kineya. They have a modern look, I don't care what people think, I wear them for myself.

[@Atg.po1]

Same, I own a pair from Kineya. I don't care what people think, too bad they don't get positive recognition that they deserve. I have three different pairs of Tabi

[@evannnszn677]

def need to do the margiela tabi boots and more luxury designer shoes in general i’m curious to see if the price are reasonable or are better than the most expensive workwear in design and materials!

[@jaygio]

He's done enough to show that they aren't, but used to be. Dont be lazy and go through his videos to see.

[@thefactory7221]

I really like Tabi design, and would wear some if not for my horribly nonexistent arches, The history lesson and brass hook construction is really neat though, it allows the end user to make their own loop thread with only a small amount of sewing.

[@thebiggestpanda1]

If you have flat feet, the best shoes for you are crocs. Any shoe that allows your toes to splay out correctly will actually allow your mid foot to form an arch when you walk.

[@Bayou987]

More tabis please. I know nothing about these and would love to have the world of tabis opened up the way only Rose Anvil can

[@everetta]

would love to see a pair of any Onitsuka Tigers or ASICS reviewed, it would be cool to see how Japanese craftsmanship holds up considering their artisan clothing construction with denim, textiles, etc

[@hangry3102]

I can't believe people think the Tabi design looks ugly. It's the coolest shoe design ever.

[@Sgtassburgler]

You think goat hooves look good? lmao

[@stefthorman8548]

@@Sgtassburgler you think narrow toe boxes look cool? lmao

[@TheNoisyNinja72]

Bought a pair from WORKMAN in Japan 7yrs ago for ¥1200, to use for getting stuff done around d the garden and house, and they've worked well. Still wearing them & wouldn't choose anything else.

[@TheSketchyBean]

Surfers have been using tabi style boots made out of neoprene for protection and warmth in the water for years. They call’em booties. They look almost identical to the pair in this video

[@craigbryant9925]

There are some really cool Tabi designs. You also get then with laces or velcro straps, instead of the hook tabs and then they also make Tabi boots for different environments like steel capped for workshops or spike tread for steep inclines and neoprene for water sports. I loved my Tabi. Wore them until the uppers started to disintegrate. I will definitely pick up a better quality pair at some point, I just wish they had a little more arch support.

[@meowmeowidk]

They sell tabi insoles for the arch support from what i’ve seen 😊

[@t_2756]

I have never expected to see Tabi in this channel. It is very good to fwatch, thank you. Tabi is in fact still used in modern Japan by workers such as gardeners who uses ladders or construction workers who build building scaffolding because it is really good for maneuvering on those environments.

[@P0SHED]

I have felt so weird about the look of tabi shoes... But after e few years, they sort of speak to me... I actually think that I will try a pair... The older I get, the more I gravitate towards unique and quirky pieces...

[@CaseNumber00]

If it was a tougher material, like canvas, it actually looks like a very practical and ergonomic shoe. However, from my western mind, it really looks so very odd to me. Those actually look like cheap costume or cosplay footware as oppose to what a blue collar worker would wear in Japan. I would like to see a revisit of this for the real deal of this tabi.

[@richardcostello360]

"Worker" boots are made from a heavyweight denim or canvas with a full stitch down sole......think of the old style Chuck Taylor's of the 60-70's but go up the leg

[@IkeanCrusader1013]

That's because these are costume boots...

[@TuberoseKisser]

​@@IkeanCrusader1013they're literally not

[@shinobiighost6946]

The pair I have are really durable and come almost waterproof, I wear them for work and play everyday. The best pants for them are long and baggy to tuck them in to the boot. They are very durable considering my first pair I wore exclusively for a year straight are still perfectly good, I only got a second pair just so I could have a clean set when I want to look nice.

[@IkeanCrusader1013]

@TuberoseKisser They are, the ones in the video aren't meant for anything more than walking around short distances for brief periods of time

[@tristanholt2111]

I’ve been wearing only Jikatabi boots for Years now and all the problems I had with my feet went away, (I used to have Bad Plantar Fasciitis) I wear the steel toe and can smash concrete with them. It took about 2 weeks to get used to them but now I have no pain and better balance and they feel more comfortable than sandals since you don’t grip the “thong” between your toes if they are the right size they just hang from the leg and are slightly snug, so comfortable I have to remember to remove them when sleeping｡｡｡ Lol. I’ll never go back. I usually wear Marugo “Magic” Toe or heavier Soukaido VO-80 Steel-Toe with steel plate if I think I might step on nails, the heavier feel more like boot and the light feel better than Vans

[@zkatv5771]

AHH THESE ARE MY EVERY DAY SHOES!! i walk about 10 hours a day pulling and pushing heavy loads on foot . these fixed my feet from flat feet to fullly built and muscular arches! My shins and calves also grew a whole lot. They actually last a long time .. ive had mine for 1 year and aside from a few rips ive sown up on the canvas from hitting myself with a pallet jack a few times, they basically still look new if I paint them up

[@augustopinochet2495]

Did you just wear them to get used to them? After a few hours they really started hurting my feet, and I'm normally on my feet for 10 hours a day as well

[@GyokkoRyuKosshijutsu]

Rikio Jika Tabi are very nice, I wear them often. Much more comfortable than the ones shown, in my opinion.

[@Humperd00]

I wear tabi shoes everyday, they’re a modern laced style. Absolutely love them and would never go back to wearing regular shoes

[@metalsage5135]

I have a pair and they didn't feel that different from any other minimalist footwear I've worn. I mainly got them to get better big toe proprioception and to strengthen the "second arch" (the arch of your foot that goes width wise) of my foot. Never wore them enough to notice a difference. I couldn't get over the feeling of wearing "ninja boots" in public though so I stopped wearing them.

[@StarlasAiko]

Additonal articulation space for the pinky toe would be nice to have as well. It is not only the big toe that suffers bunions from regular shoes.

[@luke14946]

Believe it's called a "Tailor's bunion" when it occurs on the pinky toe.

[@SkipperJane]

It’s funny to see this pop up when I saw a whole conversation on Instagram about the fact that the costume designer for “Ashoka” had essentially used off-the-rack tabi boots for the main character’s costume.

[@michaellk2254]

I don't know why, but the picture of the Fisherman smiling is such a vibe.

[@durere]

I feel like these are about to really take off. Firstly in high fashion. Then to the general public. Because of the aspect. If you know, you know.

[@roscop.coaltrain9440]

Ive had my rose anvil wallet for a year. Its perfect except for the scratch from pliers I put on my pocket. Love the wallet

[@ninostreetchique9084]

Psyched that Margiela had his future here! I'd really like to see you dissect his men's tabi boots and maybe other similair designers that offer boots/ combat boots like Ann de Meulemeester, Dries van Noten, Rick Owens, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga,Prada,Gucci, Carol Christian Poell and Guidi to name a few. All of the designers that I mentioned are rather on the high end of the spectrum budget wise but not up there as having bespoke boots made. The last two although claim to be handmade with intricate attention to detail as in leather choice/ leather treatment, construction of soles and ornaments. Maybe allot to ask for but love the content!

[@laiwurofg1314]

Dude I've been waiting so long for him to cut up some Ann Ds and Guidis. A lot of high fashion designers never reveal the construction methods of their footwear and I've always been curious.

[@ninostreetchique9084]

@@laiwurofg1314 Imagine him dissecting CCP’s prosthetic boot 🤯

[@astral_plane_crash]

​@@ninostreetchique9084I would cry lol. Those are some grails of mine....

[@laiwurofg1314]

@@ninostreetchique9084 it'd be pretty sick

[@NickMick9]

I might try and track down a better made pair and use them for working out. It seems to be the right constellation of qualities to be really well suited to that.

[@Atg.po1]

Hi-toe is your best bet

[@roxassenkawa1289]

Try Rikio brand jikatabi. I've worn a pair of those off and on, and while they're practically the same, at least they have a brand name to back them up. There's also a steel toe version made by Soukaido called the VO-80. Those are surprising one of the most comfortable pairs of jikatabi I've worn. Please a make a video on those, thanks.

[@Kasperl88]

I'm going to have to look those VO-80's up. They compliant with OSHA standards?

[@roxassenkawa1289]

@Kasperl88 I'm not sure if they are OSHA compliant, although I was discouraged from wearing them in a machine shop. That mainly had to do with the soles being a little softer than normal boots, though.

[@granitebj4952]

"Muhrahgoo" - my man, you gave it a good shot! 😂😂😂 Great review, I wear jikka-tabi (non-slip, composite toe) they are so grippy they squeak like basketball shoes on normal flooring.

[@KageShi]

I have to say I love my Vibrum 5 finger shoes. They are the best hiking shoe and river shoe that I've ever gotten.

[@Vanadium]

If they would make a Hightop version I would agree and if they actually improved the strength between the toes.

[@KageShi]

@@Vanadium The lack of the hightop is one of the major factors I like the 5fingers. If I require snake protection or need the support I have some jungle boots and snake boots. Never tore the material between the toes yet and they breath better than other options. From someone that suffers with sweaty feet they are great. Not to mention but they also meet all OSHA requirements for shoes where steel toes are not required.

[@Vanadium]

@@KageShi well I would not want some hard shell or support for the high top version. I want that the shoe is closed so that I dont need to constantly stop and remove stuff that is inside the shoe. I have an adidas five ten trailcross mid pro, this is something I mean. This shoe is made for MTB riding and the upper part is super light, flexible , breathable and got a tight fit above your ankles to prevent any trail derbies inside your shoe. What it also does have is a D30 cover that does not touch your ankles but is there in case you would hit a stone. This shoe looks like a boot but is absolutely not a boot. The only part that is not light or flexible is the sole because its a MTB shoe.

[@KageShi]

@@Vanadium I've not had issues with material getting inside the shoes even when walking in deep sand or mud long as they are tied. I do get some plants stuck between my toes but they come out easy enough and don't get inside the shoe so.

[@Vanadium]

@@KageShi I have this issue with every normal flat shoe as well. I dunno but its how I walk I guess. I cant walk without getting anything inside my shoes if they are relatively low.

[@Benis650]

When I traveled to Japan, I noticed that the individuals pushing rickshaws at tourist spots were all wearing this type of footwear. Out of curiosity, I bought a pair of these shoes and matching socks in Nara. I found them very comfortable to wear, especially for walking around.

[@RedCoyote]

I think seeing how the steel toe tabis are would be interesting, since it'd be a different take on a work boot.

[@BlameItOnYourFriend]

Just got one of your wallets. You were not lying it smells amazing!

[@kangthao5121]

Tabi vs. Vibram's fivefinger shoes. I tried tabi before, but when I heard of vibram's fivefinger shoes, I stuck with them, because they were more comfortable.

[@darrenbrush1200]

I love my Rose Anvil wallet, going on 4 years and it just gets better looking with age. Greetings from Ontario Canada!

[@thelaw_00]

You should make a video on the Onitsuka Tiger next now that you've mentioned it. Specifically the classic Mexico '66 commonly thought of as Bruce Lee's shoes but apparently it's not true

[@paths7969]

these are unironically perfect for basketball

[@robertsandgren9389]

The construction looks simple enough for "Rose Anvil Builds"! Would You like to try making a Good Tabi? :)

[@1godaboveALL]

I love my Tabi Boots!!! I got some that are kinda like sneakers and have laces. They feel AWESOME to me!!! I want that pair NIKE made! This was awesome! Thank you for the breakdown of it's history! And Thank You for sharing!

[@ianccornejo]

Would love to see a Rose Anvil Builds attempt to create a more functional version of tabis

[@centralontarioadventures525]

Always wanted a pair from Black Belt magazine Ninja ads when I was a kid

[@14s0cc3r14]

I like this whole fashion phenomenon came from people wanting to wear white socks with sandals. Who knew the neckbeards were fashionable all along?

[@kjer6071]

Anti-fashion has long been fashionable. After a while someone we think of as cool says "hey, those are kinda cool" and we find our rules start to drift..

[@MiniTrashCreations]

One way to make them look good is to complete the rest of the outfit, along with the weapons. Then you’d look totally Ninja!

[@brunonjezic6208]

I really see the potential in the split look. I think it would be a shame to put material over it to hide that feature

[@ShutUpBubi]

Your history content is the best on the channel love it!!

[@ceejaydaniel2287]

I had a pair that were cheaper than that, pretty much looked the same, and i wore them for about 5 years for work. I loved them. Everyone else thought they looked pretty good too. I will say that your opinion is totally just. You definitely kinda have to pull off the look with them otherwise they look completely out of place. Luckily i have a foot long Mohawk and people call me samurai over the work radio, I even wear a black gi in the cold. Lmfao

[@tdavids15]

We need a hiking boot comparison series… Kenetrek, Crispi, Zamberlan, etc.

[@yes0r787]

Thanks for this and all your great informative videos. That reminds me I have comfy tabis to wear now that winter is over.

[@GrandPotatoe]

The spilt-toe style is definitely an Eastern Worldview shoe. Interesting. I never knew these were actually widely used.

[@bgiv2010]

Necessity truly is the mother of invention. And that mother is working class. And the invention tends to be quite elegant.

[@luzr6613]

Being self-conscious regarding the appearance of something, instead of focusing on its actual functionality and benefits, is pretty sad. It's also really common, which is also sad. Like - do we all think our imaginary audiences are actually paying any attention to us, and that it matters?

[@tipi5586]

It's not about the audience, for most people it's family, friends and neighbours. They're the people that are actually out to make you conform. And most of the time, that's a good thing.

[@xaracen7207]

Tabi are great, you can make the master ninja gear, get a dash thats longer than the shield, which ALSO doesnt push you back should you collide with an enemy. getting one though is always a challenge. that dungeon likes swarming you....

[@wolftolbert1032]

I'm sorry but this was a really low effort video & frankly ended very disrespectfully. The shoes' name is not "tabby" like a housecat, but tah-bee, two syllables. They are available in leather as well as steel toe from different makers & are much more durable than your test gives them credit for. A shoe built of light materials is not a "costume" shoe. By the standards of this video, a pair of Vans slip-ons would be a "costume" shoe. If you wanted a more durable boot you could have bought a brand like Marugo with the leather & steel toe.

[@leronharrison1110]

Whenever I get dressed up in kimono and hakama (Japanese attire) I wear Marugo jikatabi. I wear the Air Jog type of Marugo jikatabi and they're comfortable to walk around and to dance in (specifically the Bon Odori of the various Japanese Buddhist temples). The pair you have are the Matsuri jikatabi, the entry model level that you can see a lot. If you're doing something more active, people go for the Air Jog which have a better foot bed and more cushioning. They're more expensive ($70 vs $45), but they're my go-to when donning my Japanese attire.

[@Zopocalypse]

I wore jikatabi when I danced with a group that specializes in Okinawan dance styles. They're very comfortable, but with the wrong soles you get very little arch support, and if you have large calves (like I do) you have to get specialized extenders to get them to close at all. That said I love the look and feel of tabi.

[@HariOmRadhaKrishna]

I've had a few pairs of good Tabi boots, that I've been wearing for about 30 years. For martial arts classes, especially outdoor exercising or hiking.

[@Ceejay-s9e]

I think they look great!!

[@Atg.po1]

I own three pairs

[@ValTek_Armory]

I honestly like them because they're comfy. Need to get a new pair because I'm starting to get a tear on the canvas where it meets the sole.

[@Rick_Makes]

The upper and closure look really interesting. If they combined that with something like a chuck taylor sole and toe cap I'd buy it just for the unique look.

[@iangateson4122]

Such an interesting historical vid. Thanks!

[@zetteandthepets]

excellent!! thanks for this review. i lived in japan for years and tabi socks and boots are definitely among my fave things from my life there

[@essayess3]

Growing up in the 80s obsessed with ninjas, I immediately bought a pair of tabis when I moved to Japan. They're a lot of fun, but in Japan, where you are constantly taking your shoes on and off, those kohaze are a massive pain. The other thing is that you have to either wear toe socks or go sockless. Other than that, I love them. I brought them to Thailand and had a zipper and a heavier outsole on them.

[@Smuphy]

There is a shoe called "Nike ISPA Drifter Split" which is a tabi shoe by Nike. Might be cool to check out and cut in half. 👀

[@hellfrozen3678]

what do you mean wacky looking they look like something a ninja would wear,that's so cool

[@Barakon]

Can people make them with a large toe box?

[@MayumiC-chan9377]

me and my husband cosplay and airsoft on our spare time and we find it easy to move around a forest quietly with tabi boots

[@starkparker16]

You can't be a proper ninja without a pair.

[@RedTheDude]

Your animations at the end of the video are clean af! 🔥🔥🔥

[@gabrielcordeiro2245]

Ninja boots!!! You made past-me happy

[@station4358]

I was always fascinated by Zuko’s and the firenation’s shoes in Avatar the Last Airbender. Now I know why. Neat

[@sgeulaicheapaodhan794]

I use these as a daily wear. I have vertigo and the extremely flexible sole comes in handy for me to feel the ground and the big toe articulation helps as well. They are a little "odd" looking by western standards but I've never received any negative comments on mine. I purchased mine via Amazon and they tend to last 2-3 years before the top starts separating from the sole. They're not for everyone, but I like them and they don't look nearly as bad as the toe shoes.

[@SheWhoWalksSilently]

For real, I think they look kinda cool. The toe shoes are definitely weird looking, plus it feels like the four little toes need to work together. I was wearing socks and stubbed my pinky toe so bad. It was bruised to the bone, and was deep purple. Needless to say, I don’t trust the small toes to be safe when I’m at the wheel!

[@E1337Jerk]

I think they look awsome and make you feel like a Ninja Turtel!

[@tatacraft791]

this channel got me into shoes/boots love your content

[@armandblake]

Perfect hiking shoes, keep a spare pair and if you get wet just hang them off the backpack to dry while wearing the second pair. Great grip and mobility, and they are so cheap you won’t have to babysit them

[@Harry-x4n]

just came back from japan, grabbed a pair after seeing every single rickshaw wearing them. If they're running all day in them they've gotta be ok lol. Super comfy, but I didn't go amazon I just went to a local Tabi shop where I was (Nara). on a different note i really like this format. nice video. & those wallets look dope.

[@caveman1126]

i have spiked tabi boots and i went on an 8 hour hike, my feet were bleeding so bad it was the worse pain ever, super cool boots just make sure you have good quality and thick insoles

[@Seth-vj8vm]

I live in the US, and personally wear Marugo brand Jog 2 tabi on a daily basis. They're very comfortable, but I definitely get a lot of comments and inquiries about them because they look just so goofy.

[@ArvilVonPoney]

Sincerely sorry to say that but at 1:12 that second stich looks nasty mate ! How do you prevent your low-thickness leather from bending when saddle stitching ? I have found that saddle stitching two pieces of leather under 0.8mm or so feels unreliable

[@haneul4164]

I'm in love with them. Love traditional Japanese aesthetic

[@Andrew-ps9zp]

Yes please do the margiela tabi boots next! I would love to see other tabi brands as well

[@Andrew-ps9zp]

It seems that the most popular knock-off Margiela tabi is by an etsy seller called Woodchuck Sato. It would be interesting to see a comparison of those

[@archeewaters]

i think they would be great house slipoers, especially during canadian winters

[@pyrosnineActual]

Personally, I own a pair of Marugos and some other brands and my complaint is that there's nothing tightening it down by the ankle or lower shin, just velcro'd or kohaze'd in the back, and thus it always feels loose , even if the actual "toe" part is quite snug from being a proper sized fit. Just some straps, or some criss-crossed web lacing around the top part would make it feel more secure. It's also a heavily flat shoe, and if you have high arches you'll need some creative cuts with Dr. Scholls to make up for it. You'll notice in "proper" $100+ tabi there are straps, there are strings, and even sometimes some straps that wrap around the ankle, to ensure its snug and tight around the one part that can easily wiggle loose.