TUっKAKE

Tradition meets function — a fine feel underfoot, enjoyed with tabi.

Comfortable barefoot, but at its best worn with tabi. A pair where artisan know-how and carefully chosen materials create an entirely new experience underfoot.

Now available at ISAMI

Made by Empire Shoes, a shoemaker in Nara Prefecture. ISAMI has begun carrying it — please try it together with The Knit Tabi.

Tochigi leather thong

The thong uses nume leather from Tochigi Leather, vegetable-tanned over roughly six months through more than 20 steps, with minimal surface finishing so the material's natural character shows. It deepens in color and luster with use, ageing into a companion all your own.

Vibram® sole

Vibram® outsole, made by Vibram of Italy. Their rubber compound is developed for grip on wet and uneven ground, with shock absorption and durability.

Shoemaking meets the heritage tabi

Know-how from making practical shoes, poured into the traditional tsukkake. The thong position is tuned to the millimeter for a natural fit. Paired with our tabi, the independent-toe fit and the sandal's snug hold come together as one.

Details

• Thong: Tochigi leather (nume)
• Sole: Vibram®
• Size: S (25cm) / M (26cm) / L (27cm) / XL (28cm)
• Color: Black / Brown
• Price: ¥21,800 (tax incl.)
• Shipping: free within Japan on orders of ¥6,000 or more. 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.