Tabi shoes, originating in 15th-century Japan as split-toe socks, have transitioned from functional workwear to a high-fashion statement, largely due to Martin Margiela's avant-garde designs.

There is a weak spot on the chassis of this shoe and the Mesa Trails above the ball of the foot (right at the top of the toes), where the material has a tendency to split – and once that ... there is ...