Tabi shoes, originating in 15th-century Japan as split-toe socks, have transitioned from functional workwear to a high-fashion statement, largely due to Martin Margiela's avant-garde designs.

The pointed toe also features a Tabi design, which splits the toe box into two sections. The heels are also a Mary Jane ...

Tabi shoes evolved from 15th-century Japanese split-toe socks into durable jika-tabi, then bold high-fashion footwear reimagined by designers and celebrities. Tabi shoes, with their split-toe ...