Tabi Shoes From Antique Socks To Global Fashion Shoes!!

The Origin of Tabi

- "Tabi" () was originally a split-finger sock used to wear "wind-thong footwear," such as zoori or geta shoes in ancient Japan.

- The split finger structure (split toe) is intended to be able to wear with the thong strap and help with the balance of the foot. ✍

- There is evidence that "tabi" in its early form has been in use since the 15th century.

- Over time, "tabi" evolved into a form used to walk outside, with rubber soles to walk in the street. Outside is called jika-tabi.

🖤 Tabi in the modern fashion world. 🖤

- In 1988, designer Martin Margiela took the Tabi concept (especially from jika-tabi and split-finger socks) and reinterpreted it as a fashion shoe. Put it on the catwalk. It looks like a split toe. It's the identity of the Margiela brand.

-Margiela sees the Tabi shape as giving the "illusion" or illusion of bare feet laid on the ground. To give the feeling of "feet + shoes at once." ✨

- From the first day of design, he also let models walk in red-dipped Tabi shoes to create a quaint pattern on the fashion aisle, a moment imprinted on the fashion industry.

- Since Margiela, brands have reinterpreted Tabi as boots, leather shoes, street shoes, high heels, etc.

* * Who used to wear Tabi shoes? How good is it to share your experience? 😍

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