Fighter Black Jikatabi (Outdoor Tabi) - 26

Like that it has a tab closure versus velcro. Durable material without being thick. Fits your foot as closely as a sock does which is what you want in tabi. My only qualm is during colder weather, my feet are freezing even if I buy a bigger tabi and wear thick socks. I need to find tabi specifically for winter weather. During summer, these are perfect though.

Love these shoes! I got them for a cosplay, but I also like to wear them when I'm working around the house and outside. They grip really well which is why Japanese construction workers favor these shoes over sneakers! I made sure to follow the sizing guide and I wear a US womens 10 (mens 8/8.5) so I got a 26 and they fit perfectly. You don't want these to be too loose and what's great is that you can adjust the calves to your desired fit! These can be worn with or without socks, at least I didn't notice a difference in breath-ability wearing socks versus no socks. Same with foot sweat, but this of course would be different from person to person. My original intention was to use these with a ninja cosplay, but I haven't finished that yet so I wore them under my inflatable godzilla suit and the grips on the bottom came in handy since I didn't always have the best footing when walking around the convention. These shoes are kinda thin so if you need a lot of support I would suggest putting in a Dr. Scholes (sp?) insert in if you have trouble wearing certain footwear.

I followed the instructions in the top review and measured my feet. I then went a size bigger than my measurement. I could get them on but they cut of circulation in my feet.

fits just fine, but absolutely are not for people with wider ankles or lower legs. If you have thicker legs, you will need a tab extender. I would have preferred to buy ones that only come up the ankle a few tabs, but I needed them asap. I was able to get a few tabs closed enough to wear, but will probably cut them off and re-hem them at the tops.

Will get the job done for a costume. But blatantly cheap china made product. I'd pay triple for an actual high quality tabi boots made with better materials. Unfortunately I scoured the Internet and this is the best you'll find.

i bought one pair that was my exact centimeter size of my foot, toe to heel, and it was way too small. my suggestion is to measure the sole of your most comfortable flat closed toe shoe and buy based on that instead. your toes will thank you.other than that, these are fantastic! very comfortable, allows me a wide range of movement, grips better than a pair of military/biker boots (probably because you can actually use your toes to grip), and allows me a very natural gait. perfect for work where i am on my feet 8-12 hours a day! these are probably a great starter if you are looking into minimalist shoes and the five finger ones freak you out. they also fashionable af if your style choices swing a little weird.

I got mine on tuesday and took them out to the gym they got a lot of attention and felt good, and yesterday (friday) I took them out hiking/ mountain climbing here in New Mexico, I thought the rocky desert land of this state may be rough on these and they held up extremely well I am impressed and greatly enjoy these shoes, thank you Samurai Market!

So here is my full review on the Jikatabi:(quick side note, I jump around a lot in this review, but it really is a mound of knowledge on the product and it's usage)First off, you need to know your size. To find your size, have a family member or friend take a rule with centimeters and measure from the very back of the center of your heel, in a diagonal plane or line to the tip of your big toe. Whatever the measurement is add 0.5 centimeters to get a comfortable size. Or if you are like me, get the exact size of your foot, but be prepared for some mild pain. Note: by pain I mean you need to break in the toes of the Tabi, this can take anywhere from a couple days to a week or two.Okay so you have your size, great. Now you know what size you need to buy. I had a hard time figuring out how to size my feet, so I thought I'd write that really quick so others know what they are doing when it comes to finding their sizes.Okay now lets start the actual review:The package arrived quickly for me and in great shape (awesomeness) I ordered a size 26 Jikatabi (because that's my true size, no 0.5 centimeters extra added) and as expected I needed to break them in. I wore them around town, ran in them (yes you can run in them, however, please understand that these shoes conform or mold to the ground like bare feet, so if you can't walk or run barefoot outside, then these shoes will take awhile to get used to and they will hurt more than likely, shoot I do free running in these because they work so well and I am comfortable running in them) and I even worked in freezing rain with them (that last one is not recommended as the Jikatabi are NOT waterproof, so buy waterproofer if you are going to use it in wet or snowy conditions) It took me 3 days to fully break them in and get them to stop rubbing my toes fiercely. But now that they are broken in, they are as comfortable a shoe as anything I have ever worn (like cloud walking). They squeak when you first wear them, so make sure to wear them a lot to make that go away, once they stop squeaking though, be careful, you'll sneak up on people on accident. I currently own a Velcro style Tabi and these new Jikatabi which have the metal tabs. Now, as expected, I did not know how to use the metal tabs at first, but I do now, and to anyone who reads this, here are a couple tips:the metal tabs are easier to adjust from the bottom upthe metal tabs are easier to connect if you flex your foot upwardsThe metal tabs are a pain in the but until you get used to them, so be prepared to be frustrated at firstthe metal tabs need broken in just like the rest of the shoeso there's some hopefully helpful tips on the tabs.As I said above the shoe is made of a canvas much like an All Star or Converse shoe. They are not water proof, however the stitching is magnificent, and they should under normal care last quite some time. The rubber on the bottom seems very durable to me, and is slip resistant. The buts have a tight fit around the legs or calves I should say when properly adjusted so they won't slip down or fold over on you. I would recommend Tabi Socks which will make them more comfortable.Overall this is an amazing product. Five Stars, A+++, the only recommendations are buy waterproofer and socks.Any other questions, or even comments, tell me or ask me and I'll answer the best I canI hope my review helps,IanPlatinumWolf