Product Description

Produced by Rikio, the top manufacturer of jikatabi in Japan, their "Fighter" series are the standard for Japanese Jikatabi. These calf height jikatabi feature 12 kohaze (metal tab) fastening, extra-durable double stitched rubber soles for improved durability, reinforced material at toes and sides of foot, and 4 levels of sizing for the back of the calf.

Product Details

Features

• Imported from Japan
• Durable 100% Cotton Construction
• Flexible Rubber Sole
• Authentic 12 Kohaze (metal tab) fasteners
• The standard of Japanese Tabi

Customer Reviews

These Are WONDERFUL!
I did quite a bit of research prior to choosing Rikio jikatabi, and I'm glad I did. I wanted something for my feet to complete my summer hot-weather ensemble of juban + yukata + obi. With these and some lightweight cotton tabi socks I am cool and look it as well, even in the hellish summers here in America. I only wish they made a size which is accommodating to my thick Gaelic calves and ankles. Still, with a bit of stretching on the lower four tabs I am able to put them on with relative ease. Strongly recommended!

Solid but...
I got my pair of Jikatabi in today, I'd give them about 2 months in training to hold up due to the cloth loops but I will report on this!

Pro's:
-Concealed pocket on the inside of each
-Fits quite nicely
-Cloth material is excellent
-Stitching is top notch
-Metal ribs are top notch

Con's:
-Rubber used is rather weak, I would've suggested something a bit more sturdy
-Cloth loops to connect the metal ribs will come apart easily, you'll most likely have to restitch.
-The glue is already starting to pull which means you'll have to break out the hot glue gun every now and then.