Japanese people have been wearing jika-tabi for nearly a century and tabi for centuries before that, but they have only recently been introduced to the West as everyday shoes. The sleek design, versatile styles, and comfortable feel make jika-tabi the perfect addition to any fashion-consious person with a bend towards functionality.
Style
If you're reading this, then you are not the kind of person that just follows the next fad when shopping, you are interested in quality, comfort, durability, as well as style. And the style of jika-tabi are unique and noticable. You will stand out among a crowd as a person with individual taste and an international flair. Because our jika-tabi are actually imported from Japan you know your are getting the genuine article. These are the same exact shoes being worn by people in Japan and not just some Americanized rip-off.
Comfort and Safety
RIKIO controls 70% of the Japanese jika-tabi market. This means that a vast majority of Japanese wearers trust the quality and comfort of the product we sell above all competitors. If Japanese workers can wear these shoes for hours of jumping and climbing around building structures, then they should certainly be wearable through a casual day of shopping, going out, studying, or meeting with friends.