Pre Margiela: Decoding the Interminable Journey of the Tabi Shoe

While searching through my mother's shoes for the perfect pair of heels to bring to my first semester of college, I stumbled upon an unusual sandal. This Nike rubber shoe was unique from regular sports sandals in that it featured a split toe from the tip to the mid-center of the toe-box. This sport sandal, The Nike Air Rift Breathe, found its inspiration from one of the most controversial trends, ‘The Tabi Shoe’.