House of Rice

Tabi socks

• cotton
• 100% cotton tabi socks from Japan
• available in white with a white sole or black with a white sole
• 3 tin tab closures on the ankle
• Sold in inch size, not shoe size.

Product Description

These are 100% cotton tabi socks from Japan. They are available in white with a white sole or black with a white sole. Each tabi has 3 tin tab closures on the ankle. These tabi socks have a heavier cotton sole for indoor use or use with zori sandals. The tabi are sized by inches, to find your size, stand on a piece of paper and make an outline of your bare foot, with your pencil ALWAYS PERPENDICULAR to the floor. This is very important and will allow room for your heel. Measure the drawing from the tip of your longest toe to the end of your heel. **IMPORTANT!!! If you are in-between sizes or have doubts because you are worried about shrinkage, ROUND UP to the next 1/2 inch size. MEDIUM width only. These tabi may not fit a wider foot. Hand or machine gentle wash in cold water, line dry. Machine drying may shrink the tabi socks.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0007G6UAG
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,575 in Clothing (See Top 100 in Clothing)

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tabi socks order them bigger!, May 7, 2007

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FrankN "FrankN" (Munster, Indiana) - See all my reviews

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The quality of the product is excellent, I had a little trouble with the sizes, when I ordered the size number 9.5, after seeing my nike tennis shoes (US 9.5), I expected them to be the same size as my tennis shoes. They were much smaller, I measured my foot and it measured 10.5 inches exactly, so i exchanged them. They fit just right standing up, but the fabric is not flexible, so when i was doing my katas of Muso Jikinden Eishin Ryo Iaijutsu (sword drawing), i had to flex my foot repeatedly and then it would get too tight, so i sent them back again and got them size 11, they fit perfect and dont bother when flexing the foot.

My recommendation: order them 0.5 inches bigger than the actual measurement of of your foot with a ruler. If they are too big you can shrink them in the dryer, if they are too small you will have to pay for S&H.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very pleased, August 12, 2007

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E. White (Kern Co., CA) - See all my reviews
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I ordered the correct size for my foot, having worn tabis for many years. These are as I remembered and I am very pleased with them. The quality is excellent as is the "House of Rice". I recommend them without reservation.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent quality, and also quite cute!, September 14, 2009

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21st Century Druid (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews

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Length of Ownership: One week

Quality of Material: Good for dojo practice, but I have some doubt about outdoor durability.
Quality of Workmanship: Decent
Traction: Slightly slick cloth soles, but not as slick as athletic socks. Will provide good pivoting ability.

Appearance: Nice

Sizing: I agree with the other reviewers that these are made small. Also, they definitely shrink when washed.
I wear a 9.5 Shoe, and I ordered size 11. Unwashed, they drowned my feet but after washing in hot water and drying on high, they are only slightly loose. I could've gotten away with a 10.5 size if I wanted a more snug fit, but they do fit acceptably.

Fastenings: I'm slightly concerned that the fastenings could come apart or break eventually. As these are my first pair of Tabi socks, I'm uncertain whether to call this a "con". The fastenings are little clips that you slide behind loops of string. Are these fastenings meant to be "traditional" or functional? I don't know. Time will tell.

Overall: Great for kenjutsu practice or anyone obsessed with the idea of wearing "ninja booties"
I'd've given these 5 stars if not for the sizing rigamarole and the slightly questionable fastenings. Still, consider that I'm not a great authority on how Tabi should be fastened.

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