Functional Footwear Made Fashionable
By: James Hadfield | Mar 4, 2010 | Issue: 832 | No Comments | 968 views

The traditional shoe of choice for construction workers and ninja impersonators, rubber-soled split-toe jika tabi have been making inroads into trendier circles over the past few years. Recently launched brand Japonista Sole aims to introduce overseas audiences to the phenomenon, and—here’s the clincher—actually has tabi that will fit your clunky foreign feet. Get the practical, somber-hued Airjog 6, with air-cushioned soles, or one of the neoncolored Psychedelic Ninja series. We’re most taken by the Geisha Fantista range (pictured), which blends garish colors and kimono fabric to quite delicious effect. Most of the shoes stocked are available up to size 29 (US 11).

Geisha Fantista jika tabi, ¥9,800. Available from www.japonista-sole.com

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