When it comes to fashion’s most recognisable shoe styles, few are as instantly distinctive as the Maison Margiela tabi. First introduced in 1988, the split-toe design has become a cult favourite thanks to its unusual silhouette and fashion-forward appeal, with the statement shape continuing to inspire new looks decades later.
While the original tabi shoes come with a luxury £820 price tag, the trend has opened the door for more affordable interpretations. If you’ve been tempted by the iconic tabi shoes but can’t quite justify dropping hundreds, there’s a more affordable way to try the trend. Split-toe shoes are now popping up everywhere, and this £98 pair from Matisse offers a similar look, but without quite so high a price tag.
