These Tabi boots are the best shoes I've ever bought. They're VERY light. It feels like I am wearing socks with thin rubber soles on them. They're also very flexible for climbing trees and stuff. The velcro keeps them very snug and they are really silent. I recommend you get them 1 size bigger than your normal shoe size so they aren't really tight. (my friend got his normal shoe size and the toe on his boots ripped after a few months.) Also, you don't need the tabi socks unless there too uncomfortable for you. I just pushed in my socks in-between my 1st and 2nd toe and did it that way and it wasn't weird feeling after the 3rd or 4th time.


The downside to these is that after a half a year of wearing them (if you wear them as much as I did) the grip stars to get un-grippy and they rip near the bottom, but if your not too extreme with them they will last a good while.  

My boots came much quicker than expected and they were just what I ordered.
I plan on ordering something else in the near future again.
great service
satisfied Shinobi :)  

Nice cheap boots worked out great for my little Indie film I shot over the summer. I will probably wear these bad boys again along with the my ninja uniform and spy on my neighbors.  

THE REVIEW ON DELIVERY WAS fast and speed on itim the tabi are graet broken then in a little the real test every day practies they hold out othere then that bueitful pair of short ninja boots.........

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These shoes are very comfy, not so supportive though. If you have knee problems I wouldn't recommend walking in them too much, because the sole of the shoes are very thin. I get many compliments on them. ORDER A SIZE (or 1/2 a size) LARGER THAN YOUR OWN. I usually wear a 11-11.5 mens and I saw from the rest of the reviews this same advice so I got the 12 and they fit very snug.
Also, I have a thicker ankle and calf and the velcro does not fassen all the way to the top of the boot. Be aware, if you have thicker ankles like I do, that the rough side of the velcro is facing outward and MAY ware down the seams of your pants in the back from the exposed velcro (this happened to me, but is a quick fix if you know how to sew).
Anyway, they are awesome shoes and I love wearing them.   

I returned them cause they where one inch to short so if your a size 11 order a size 12 I wanted to exchange but I wasn't given that option will have to reorder =/  

Bought these last week and already extremely happy with my decision. They fit nice and snug (which is what I wanted) so I don't even really notice that I'm wearing anything. Excellent grip for climbing/running. For those wondering, I've tried the tabi socks I bought and regular socks. I imagine it's something you could get used to (regular socks) but for the price I'd stick with tabi socks. You know it'll be comfortable.  

These shoes are a great gift for any child who wants to be a Ninja. Very authentic!  

work great in snow. you don't feel a thing  

Tranditional, Nice and cool, if there are shoe pads with the tabi will be excellent. Anyways awesome product.
  

these are almost perfect, they dont come with soles so if your buying them, get some good soles. and dont get 1 size bigger they will slide around your feet if you do..and trust me it sucks wwhen they do. other than that they are great shoes and will do their job  

i really liked thies tabi. they where comfretabol once i got acustumed to them. the only problem i had was that the heels wore out kind fast.   

These are amazing, they are very comfortable, but one warning they wear out after about a week of wearing them if you wear them all the time but they are well worth the price.  

I have purchased tabi boots from other locations, but those have neverfit the good!! These were purchased for casual wear and I am ordering another pair just to have them on hand!! The price and delivery is also very good!  

Really comfortable, though you might need to get some soles or paddings, also you might want to avoid getting stepped on. Always buy a size larger than what you are wearing now  

I loved these shoes! It feels likes I'm walking on air, they're so comfortable! The only reason I didn't give them a 5 is because they started looking like pigs feet or camel toes about 3 days into wearing them. It's not that bad because unless you're looking for camel toes you don't see them.  

I got them with the Ninja Costume set (best deal on the net) The short boots are pretty easy to get on (get the tabi socks you will not regret it!) Once on, the heel and ankle was a little loose, and of course an Amerika-jin is not used to such forms of footwear, but once I wore them around the house, took a few runs around the yard, I barely notice the looseness. I will get some cheap slipper insoles because these boots are high impact on the ground and I like a snug fit. My only real complaint is that the space in between my toes began to get sore after a while, but maybe it's just me since I just started wearing flip-flops and zori this year. All in all, these just look freakin awesome. I kept looking at my feet in the mirror I couldn't get over the awesomeness. Well worth the money and waiting for them on backorder.  

Ok, so I got these, and I was thrilled with the fit. 10's were perfect for me (they fit like a size 9 bowling shoe). These plus the socks were very very comfortable!! When I wore them to my gym class everyone was making comments on how they looked like the ninja turtle feet. Then I smoked them all on the mile and was not so tired. THEY ARE THE LIGHTEST MOST COMFORTABLE SHOES EVER! The only problem is there is no arch support, which isn't to bad. If your thinking of buying them and your unsure if they are comfortable b/c of the split toe, GET THEM. the split toe is actually more comfortable than regular shoes and sock.  

For shoes that are supposed to be silent, these are pretty noisy. The sole is just fine, but the velcro attachment is absurd. Whose idea was it to put velcro on Tabi boots? Every bend of the ankle is accompanied by the velcro creaking and popping, making it impossible to sneak.


Other users have said these are absolutely silent. How did you silence the velcro, please?


Besides the velcro, these are very light and comfortable shoes. I recommend ordering one (or even two) sizes smaller to ensure a snug fit. I wear a 9, and ordered a 7, which fit perfectly.


I plan on removing the velcro and adding laces to make these shoes suitable for stealth.  

I am very happy with my tabi boots, it does take a while to get used to them though. I use them all the time for basically sneaking up on people and playing with my friends. If you wear them outside you sort of get the feeling that you're bear-footed, and you might feel kind of weird, but also when I wear them all of my friends think they're cool and want to try them on. All and all if you're into ninjutsu or ninjas period then you'll love them! But I think you should get the longer ones, just because they are original and they look cooler!  

These are the most comfortable boots i have ever worn. They are very quiet and light, so they are easy to move in. I recomend these to any one.  

Ok, these shoes are awesome! Comfort is maximum, they can handle impact and great for silent running, they barely make noise even in the woods! Great buy!!! The tabi socks are also worth the money.  

I normally wear a size 8 1/2'' in shoes . I ordered these in a size 9 and they fit perfectly. The velcro closures on the back are excellent. I liked these so much that I have ordered a set of the tall boots and will post a review once I get them.  

These are a must-have for anyone who likes going barefoot. I have spent most of my life trying to escape shoes, and these are the first shoes I've had to remember to take off! Thick cotton upper part protects from cold as efficiently as any form of running shoe, and doesn't suck in or hold in water. The rubber sole is thin and flat, which is bad for people who are used to shoes, but great for those who love being barefoot! When you wear them, they fit the feet so well you can hardly tell you're wearing any shoes!  

I personally used these shoes and recommend them to my students as well because of their long usage life. The are far more durable than traditional tabi which I also wear. I only rate them four stars because I like the traditional tabi tab/loop closures and they are difficult to wear with wariji and geta. Overall they are an excellent Dojo/outdoor tabi!  

These are definitely high-quality shoes, they haven't ripped, torn, or anything, and I used to wear them everywhere. They're great even without the ninja uniform. Great pair of shoes.  

These shoes were described accurately and are a snug fit. They were shipped in a very timely matter....the only reason i give 4 stars instead of 5 is because they don't have an arch in the shoe which makes it uncomfortable to walk.I just cut up one of my old shoe's padding so it can fit in these shoes with the split toe.Overall great shoe! and even better store!!!!