If you’ve been holding on to that “ugly shoe hater” energy about Tabis… It’s time to let it go and embrace these flats. These viral split-toe styles have been officially categorized as cute and chic. How do I know? Because I was a certified hater who recently converted to the cloven-hoof-chic shoe trend.
Of course, these shoes are nothing new in the fashion world. But now, the dupes are truly everywhere. Because they’re so versatile to style, we’re sure we’ll see them all over NYFW and throughout the entire autumnal season. So, keep scrolling to learn more about these flats.
The Tabis designs were popularized by the fashion house Maison Margiela, which can retail for thousands of dollars. Originally, they’re a traditional Japanese sock that is worn with thong shoes that date back to the 15th century. Now, these split-toe shoes have been duped for less than $120 and have gone viral on TikTok, like the CUSHIONAIRE Maki Tabi Flats and the Steve Madden Calico Bone Mesh.
