Split-toe shoemaker Tabi Footwear has teamed up with the London-based boutique retailer UJNG to release an affordable line of Tabi High Tops.
Of course, the Tabi trend has been around for a few years now, first popularized by luxury label Maison Margiela. However, the iconic split-toe design has been out of reach for the average consumer due to high prices and general scarcity. Luckily, Tabi Footwear and UJNG are making the high-fashion style more accessible for the everyday sneakerhead.
Tabi Footwear's latest offering arrives in the form of a slip-on high-top trainer made from Tencel Flyknit and TPU. In addition, the sneaker features an injected EVA outsole and subtle, rubberized branding on the heel tag. The Japanese-inspired design will be available in black and white and can be purchased on UJNG's website.
Split-Toe Slip-On Trainers
Tabi Footwear Partners with UJNG to Release an Affordable Tabi Model
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Tabi Footwear - The release of an affordable line of Tabi High Tops presents an opportunity for other footwear brands to explore affordable luxury options.
2. Accessibility of Split-toe Design - With Tabi Footwear and UJNG making the Tabi trend more accessible to the everyday consumer, other fashion labels can explore ways to make their high-fashion products more accessible.
3. Japanese-inspired Designs - The popularity of the Tabi trend, which features a Japanese-inspired split-toe design, presents an opportunity for other fashion brands to explore Japanese-inspired designs in their products.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Other footwear companies should design more affordable luxury options inspired by high-fashion, as demonstrated by Tabi Footwear and UJNG's partnership.
2. Fashion - Other companies in the fashion industry should explore ways to make their high-fashion products more affordable to consumers with models similar to Tabi Footwear's.
3. Design - Designers can explore the use of Japanese-inspired elements in their products, using the Tabi trend as inspiration.