The Socks Drawer Blog

So in different cultures, people have different needs and requirements in their socks. In Asian cultures, it is incredibly taboo to where your shoes in the house. There are other cultures where this is the same.

The foot wear that the Japanese where is also different, also requiring a different sock. So what is it that the Japanese wear for a sock? Well in my search for all things socks, I have discovered at least a couple different types of socks that are Japanese. The one I will share about today is called the Tabi Sock. There are Tabi socks or Tabi boots.

Tabi boots are like a sock, however they are sown together of fabric, typically cotton and left open in the back with fasteners to keep them closed. Tabi boots have a sole sown onto the bottom for durability. Both Tabi socks and boots are split toe allowing for the traditional Japanese footwear, sandals. That is much like the flip flop socks. Tabi boots go past the ankle and there fore look more like a boot. Traditional tabi socks typically do not go past the ankle.

There are two types of Tabi socks, the traditional odori tabi sock and the stretch tabi sock. The stretch tabi sock is made of 100% nylon and are very stretchy and comfortable, they are machine washable and easy to get on and off. They are more like an American sock but still allow one to wear them with their sandals. These are the latest rage in Japan. How’s that for a unique sock!

Here is a picture of some Tabi socks and boots. Stay tuned for an upcoming blog post on another Japanese fashion trend, the Loose Sock!

Here is a traditional tabi sock

Here are some tabi boots