Japanese Tabi Safety Boots

There aren't many occasions where I have learned of a thing to desiring that thing and then owning that thing within 48 hours, but these boots were one of those things. The boots shipped in good time, arrived when expected and in good condition. Listed on other sites for about $120 (including shipping), these boots are a bargain. They are well made and exactly as advertised, made with rugged canvas with solid stitching, rubber soles, and steel toes. They do run a little large, but I put some work-grade insoles inside cut a size larger than the boot so they went from heel to toe cap and that made the fit nice and snug. There is still a little play in the heel area, but I don't foresee that being an issue. They lack arch support, but this is no issue for me as I am flat-footed and too much arch support hurts my feet. The first time I put them on I was wearing ankle socks. There were no stray fibers or stitching poking my skin and excessive friction was not an issue. The material of the boot settled around my leg like a pair of Chuck Taylors. If you're looking for a comfortable pair of steel-toed boots that don't scream steel-toed boot, these are for you. As comfortable as a pair of sneakers and at an excellent price, these boots can't be beat.

All the cloth pieces are canvas, and NOT water resistant, so you will need to add that yourself. As with other reviews, it has no arch support but is otherwise comfortable and has a good steel toe. The hook and loop straps seem strong but the sole is thin, you won't want to be wearing these for hikes or long walks across rocky terrain, you WILL feel it, and it won't feel nice. I mainly liked it because it looked semi futuristic and didn't cost an arm and a leg.

I'm really loving these and just hoping they're made well enough to not fall apart too fast. I did use fabric wax to help keep water from seeping through the canvas. The red interior will bleed on your socks otherwise. And these are pretty minimal in terms of support. But they run a bit large, so there is room for a nice thick sock and/or additional padding (sole inserts, heel supports, whatever you need). At the end of they day, they're simple, easy to wear, look cool, and feel great. UPDATE: These have held up beautifully and are very comfy. Imagine indoor/outdoor slippers mixed with Converse Chuck Taylors and you're pretty much there. Will buy again if these ever wear out.

These are comfortable, easy to put on, take off, very light-weight, well-constructed excellent work boots. I was positively surprised by how well made these boots are; the photo on the Amazon page does not show the higher quality than in real life - the boots look better than in the photo. I need to wear work, safety-toe boots for portions of my work day; then change into another pair of shoes for other work tasks; these boots are perfect for this as they have sturdy Velcro straps (only two) that make quick off or on fast and easy. I also need the true rubber soles for work around electrical equipment - these boots, unlike many others, have real rubber soles. The sizing is accurate, fits about right. I have put arch supports into the boots as they are made flat-footed, but are still comfortable. The price is excellent. I will purchase a second pair as soon as possible.

I have to say these shoes were very comfortable to me although the toe box is much more narrow than I would have appreciated. I wanted a barefoot style safety toe boot and where is this has a very thin sole that gives the feel of a barefoot shoe the toe box is much too narrow to truly have the same benefits. I coated the boots in paraffin wax and they were waterproof up until I broke through the sole. Pictures are after 5 months of use

I wear a size 11 in shoes and a 11.5 boot. These boots are compatible and nice to stand in for a long day. The reinforce toes are a plus keeling then strong fit working on a sight or if. Worth the price and I'm looking to get more in other colors

I am a minimalist runner that has been searching for a work boot that doesn't have a giant heel and thick sole. These fit that bill almost perfect. The steel toe meets my requirements for work, but my particular job isn't as struck as most. The boots themselves feel great, and for 40 bucks I am not super concerned about longevity. I did have to return the first set as most reviews stated the boots were too big. I measured my feet and used the method I found on Google for fitting Japanese sizes. They were way too small. Went up a full size and they are just about perfect. For fellow minimalist foot wear seekers these are great, but the toe box is a bit narrow. Nothing terrible, just won't let your toes splay out like a proper set of altras. Reviewers that have issues with no arch support, that is what the arch of your foot is, the support. I would also mention that reviewers that find these shoes to be uncomfortable to walk around in are not used to minimalist style foot wear. It takes time for your feet and legs to get used to a proper gait after years of large heal toe drop and unnecessary padding.

They are easy to put on, light weight, very comfortable(if you put insoles in them), and they are cotton canvas so they breath really well. The grippy tops on the inside are to keep your pants tucked in(if you want). The price on these are very reasonable, you can find other similar products for twice this price. Some things to consider; you will want to put a pair of insoles in them; you will want to wear heavy weight socks or order a smaller size; and if you plan on wearing them every day, either consider getting a boot dryer (to dry them out overnight) or getting a second pair and alternate wearing them. Side Note: So you may, or may not be aware of Japanese construction worker fashion, it's called Tobi Clothing(not Tabi like in the product headline) These shoes are part of it. Google it to see some really cool pants you can't find on Amazon(I only found one example), yet