Tabi 足袋

Tabi meets contemporary shoes

This tabi is made in Nara (奈良) where is very traditional area in Japan. The deer leather composes the whole structure very softly, yet very well to hold feet. Tabi is originally known as Japanese traditional socks. The material is not flexible like the socks we know now. That is why Tabi has to open up the back side when you wear them. Also Tabi is originally designed for each one of people, not like mass products. And people can choose how much perfectly fit for their own feet. The more the Tabi fit perfectly, the more taking time to wear them, so people order Tabi to a craftsman with the duration people are willing to spend time to wear.

Now I need this kind of shoes, and I found this company TABI-JI (http://www.tabi-ji.jp/english/index.html). The Tabi shoes they have are all easy to wear and comfortable.