Budo Tabi - Leather Sole

Great I want more

I have bought these in the past and I bought some for one of my students I use them for Iaido and Aikido. Traditionally you don't wear these for Aikido one of my 20 plus years of training I don't find these to be a problem at all in fact I got an extra pair so I can have one for each art. And I'm thinking about getting more. They do stretch so if they feel a little tight where them in overtime they'll stretch out. My student actually uses tabi socks inside them to increase time between washes. I would recommend using a fabric sanitizer in between they don't tend to stain granted I use the Navy ones more so than my white ones. But definitely hand wash and hang dry so you don't shrink them. It's great and I will probably think about buying some again here soon.

Great Tabi

These are great tabi - easy to get on and very comfortable. The bottom is soft and has a good grip on wood floor or matts. For sizing I measured exact foot length (heel to big toe) and added 1 CM - perfect fit.

Budo Tabi

The fit is snug without being too tight, and the leather sole gives you a good feel for any surface. In my case, that’s Iaido on parquet flooring or on judo tatami. The Velcro fastening can rub a bit, but with a bit of care you can sort that out yourself. Not every calf fits into the upper part of the tabi – but I think that’s to be expected!