First released in the late 1980s, high-end French fashion brand Maison Margiela's cloven-hoof-like tabi shoes were inspired ... China in the 5th century as socks — which worked well with thongs.

They feature the distinctive split toe that was inspired by the "tabi" style socks worn in ancient Japan. Margiela first introduced its Tabi shoes in 1988. Since, they've incorporated the ...