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Tabi socks
Tabi sock with its split toe design is very popular among Japanese. They are worn mostly by martial artist who practice aikido/karate, Taiko drummers and Suzuki actors.

You can also wear them with wooden clogs (geta) or traditional sandals. They are worn from the rear and fastened using a row of metal kohaze clasps.
Tabi Socks - Benefits

This provides the best stability for your foot. This gives a natural feeling that you are barefoot. It also strengthens all the muscles in the feet. Toe-freedom also helps to improve posture and bring awareness to feet. This promotes better blood flow and combats common foot ailments like odour.

Tabi socks fit any shoe, including sandals. The tabi socks are also perfect for outdoor activity. The Japanese wear jikatabi with their shoes to keep their feet cool and dry.

SimWorks RAL is proud to offer a large variety of different tabi sock styles and colours. They can be either wool or Cotton and have kohase(hooks) on the back.
Strengthening the Muscles of the Feet

Tabi sock have a separate place for the large toe. This design encourages foot muscles to be used more consciously. It strengthens the relationship between the toes & the brain. The theory is that wearing tight shoes can lead to bunions.

Kohaze is a metal clasp that can be used at the bottom to attach them. They can be found in different lengths. Cool Tabi Socks reach all the way to the ankle, while others go up the calf. Modern styles are available with elastic fabric, but without the clip.

Tabi socks are a great way to relieve back pain, and lower back problems by strengthening your feet. The tabi socks can also improve your posture. Some people wear them, like martial arts practitioners who do Aikido or Karate, Suzuki performers and traditional Japanese Folk Dancers.
Promotes Total Foot Usage

Tabi socks make the perfect footwear in Japan for this custom. They are extremely comfortable because they let your feet feel the floor just as you would do if you had bare feet.

It's also very light and easy to transport, which makes it a great option for hiking or trekking. It is also common to pair them with flip flops.

Tabi socks allow you to separate your big toe from the rest of your toes. It is a more natural way to support and align the foot.

Tabi sock made in Myogaya is woven using high-quality domestic cotton. It's sewed by hand. They are fastened to the feet by metal clasps called kohaze.
Separate the toes

Tabi socks have a soft, thick cotton fabric. Tabi socks are also stitched, which means they won't stretch like normal socks. This structure protects them and helps them grip the surface. It also encourages toes' freedom of movement and increases their awareness.

Originally, these were designed for use with Japanese sandals called zori or Japanese geta clogs. Later, the sandals were made for everyday wear.

One of the modifications made was to separate the large toe. Jika-Tabi is the result, which looks like a pair of shoes instead of socks. This allows greater toe flexibility. Geishas are still using the Jika-Tabi as well as drummers, martial artists, and actors.
Prevents Hallux Valgus

In hallux Valgus, a big toe will deviate towards the edge of the foot. This is almost always associated with a foot that has been skewed. This causes the big foot to rub on the inside part of the shoe. The constant rubbing of the big toe against the inside of the shoe irritates both the skin and the joint capsule. This leads to swelling in the joint capsule (bursitis).

This can cause adjacent toes that are crowded together, to overlap or to be deformed. The typical result of this is hammer toes and claw toes.

Tabi socks can help prevent this painful condition, by providing space for the toes and minimising friction between shoes. This reduces not only the pain associated with hallux valgus, but also irritation and inflammation. The muscles in your feet will be trained to function again.
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