tabi

Japanese sandal socks

Tabi are traditional Japanese socks with a separation between the big toe and the other toes, designed to be worn with thonged footwear like sandals or geta.

The split-toe design allows the strap to pass between the toes.

Modern athletic versions with rubber soles are sometimes worn for martial arts or minimalist running.

traditional

kimono

Wraparound Japanese garment

  • yukataLight Japanese cotton garment
  • obiJapanese robe sash
  • getaJapanese elevated wooden sandal

zori · haori · tatami · ryokan · shoji · geisha · kabuki · noh · bunraku · festival

footwear

boots

Ankle-covering footwear

geta · zori · clogs · moccasins · espadrilles · loafers · flats · minimalist · Vibram

garment

sock

Knitted foot covering

crew · knit · stretch · hosiery · nylon · wool · thermal · padded · reinforced · toeless

ninja

shinobi

Japanese covert operative

  • stealthSecret, undetected movement
  • parkourMovement discipline over obstacles
  • climbingAscending by physical effort

grip · traction · agility · ninjutsu · flexibility · barefoot · silent · rooftop · stunt · acrobatics

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footwear cultural origin

tabitube socks

Heelless athletic hosiery

crew socks · dress socks · ankle socks · stockings · nylons

formality in Japanese context

tabibare feet

sneakers

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G