Discover maison margiela's collection of tabi shoes for women Our shoes feature a split between the hallux and the other toes, promoting balance and stability the way nature intended Raboesyadjustable strap tabi mary janes$68.00 Tabi are traditional japanese socks featuring a separation between the big toe and the other toes Whether you own a pair of tabi shoes or not, you should definitely try on our tabi socks and benefit from their qualities. Originally, tabi were worn exclusively by the nobility and upper classes, symbolizing status and refinement.
Despite the referential nature of margiela’s work, there were important differences between the traditional japanese tabi and the belgian designer’s work While the original tabi was unisex—both in feudal and contemporary japan—margiela’s tabi boots and other creations were geared towards women.
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