A kind of traditional Japanese sock. Modern tabi resemble regular socks, only there is a division between the big toe and the other toes, and the soles are usually thicker. Historically, Tabi are commonly made of inelastic materials such as leather and cotton and have fasteners at the back due to its origin as indoor footwear, but modern Tabi also use stretchable fabrics. For socks with division between all toes use toe socks instead.
For tabi that are used as footwear, use jika-tabi instead.
