An ordinary sock is knitted in one piece into a tube on a circular knitting machine. The Knit Tabi is different: the knit fabric is cut with size-specific dies and sewn into shape using tabi-making techniques. They may look similar, but the construction — and the feel — are something else entirely.

Fabric — Mitsuke, Niigata
In Mitsuke, a center of knit production, a knit mill worked the knit tension until it held up to being cut and sewn — a jacquard knit made from polyester yarn.

Sewing — Gyoda, Saitama
Tailored in Gyoda, the home of tabi, by the tabi method.

A knit region and a tabi region — two crafts, brought together in one pair.

• Material: 100% polyester (jacquard knit)
• Size: M (23.0–25.5 cm) / L (26.0–28.5 cm)
• Price: ¥3,300 (tax incl.)
• Shipping: free within Japan on all orders. International shipping is charged by region.
• International shipping: available to Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America — see Shipping for rates. Any customs duties or import taxes are the responsibility of the recipient.

The Knit Tabi comes in two sizes, M and L. Use your usual shoe size as a guide.

• M: 23.0–25.5 cm (approx.)
• L: 26.0–28.5 cm (approx.)

If you are between sizes (25.5–26.0 cm): the knit has a comfortable stretch, so choose L for a relaxed fit or M for a snug fit. Thanks to the split-toe construction, drawing your toes all the way in gives the most comfortable fit.

Machine washable at home. To prevent snagging and loss of shape, always place the item in a laundry net before washing.

• Machine washable (use a laundry net)
• Do not tumble dry, bleach, or iron
• Reshape and dry in the shade after washing

A new footwear genre, born from 1907.