Their trousers were big, baggy, almost balloon-like. They had bandanas wrapped around their heads, and they were wearing tabi ...

These oddly shaped shoes ... hoof-like tabi shoes were inspired by the Japanese footwear of the same name. Designer Martin Margiela said he first saw them being worn by construction workers ...

Tabi shoes have emerged as one of the most fascinating ... The jika-tabi remains popular in Japan today, especially among construction workers and gardeners who value its practical benefits.