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 Blue90
 
Location: TN
Shiny.
 |  | Tabi Boot Recomendations
< on 2/7/2006 1:49 AM >
|  | | | I'm sorry if there's a thread on this somewhere- I searched, but not deeply.
I'm looking into a pair of Tabi Boots, and I was wondering:
Should I get short
or long ones?
What is a reasonable price for a pair?
Are there any features I should look for? Do they come waterproof?
Oh, and do you think they make them in any extra- wide sizes? (I'm a hobbit boy.)
Anyone with any tips, links, or ethnic jokes, the input is much appreciated.
Thanks all.
edit: pics and one other thing
[last edit 2/7/2006 2:35 AM by Blue90 - edited 1 times]
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Pravus
Location: Chicago Area
Gender: Male
Now the two key words for tonight - "caution" and "flammable"...
| |  |  | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 1 on 2/7/2006 2:10 AM >
|  | | | http://cgi.ebay.co..._PcY_BIN_Stores_IT
that guys store on ebay has alot of deece Tabi that have good soles
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cringe
  
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Gender: Male
RAINBOW PARTY. MORBID AS F#!K.
| | |  | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 2 on 2/7/2006 2:26 AM >
| | | | I've no expert but i've purchased to pairs of tabi in my life. The first pair were poorly made, velcro enclosures.. cheap overall.
My second pair was an extreme improvement:
Cool East Market - Tall Jika Tabi Boots
The metal hook enclosures work outstanding for me, and the soles are well made. As for size I decided to start small to ensure a tight fit--I overcompensated and they turned out being way to small. Cool East Market had suprisingly good service, they were understanding and simply let me return the tabi for a pair that would fit; No questions asked--I would definitely consider them when buying.
I'd also recommend the Tall/Long boots compared to the short ones. Last of all, you'll most definitely want to purchase a pair or two of Tabi Socks. They're a must to ensure total comfort.
.cringe.
NAY, sir! |
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Blue90
Location: TN
Shiny.
| | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 3 on 2/7/2006 2:41 AM >
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Yeah, i wear size 11.5, and that store doesn't carry the split- toe kind in that size.
Thanks Cringe, but why is it that long ones are better?
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cringe
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Gender: Male
RAINBOW PARTY. MORBID AS F#!K.
| | | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 4 on 2/7/2006 6:16 AM >
| | | | I prefer the longer ones because I imagine they feel much more 'snug.' I haven't even tried on short ones for that matter. Long ones simply provide for a little more protection or a second skin against brush such as briars...
NAY, sir! |
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Jester
 
Location: Vancouver,B.C. Canada
Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
| | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 5 on 2/7/2006 6:42 AM >
| | | | I wear short tabi, with the metal hooks. I like the hooks better than the velcro, much more secure feel.
I'd also suggest picking up a pair of sport insoles to wear in the tabi (though you need to cut the insole into tabi toe shape) because it makes them so much more comfortable...
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
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Pravus
Location: Chicago Area
Gender: Male
Now the two key words for tonight - "caution" and "flammable"...
| | | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 6 on 2/7/2006 9:58 AM >
| | | | Posted by Blue90
Yeah, i wear size 11.5, and that store doesn't carry the split- toe kind in that size.
Thanks Cringe, but why is it that long ones are better?
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90% sure they will come in your size there.. thats where ShinKen buys his newest ones and he's about that size I think.. it may be sized in Jap scale though which it's like a 28 or something.. They also have alot of different kinds and styles let alone color, or steel toe.. the sole is 'suppose' to be ALOT better then the normal crappy ones you will find around in the US..
This is all going off what my friend says, persoanlly I just wear boots..
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0U812
Location: Lubbock, TX
Gender: Female
Texploration
| | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 7 on 2/7/2006 3:01 PM >
| | | | Posted by Blue90
I'm sorry if there's a thread on this somewhere- I searched, but not deeply.
I'm looking into a pair of Tabi Boots, and I was wondering:
Should I get short
or long ones?
What is a reasonable price for a pair?
Are there any features I should look for? Do they come waterproof?
Oh, and do you think they make them in any extra- wide sizes? (I'm a hobbit boy.)
Anyone with any tips, links, or ethnic jokes, the input is much appreciated.
Thanks all.
edit: pics and one other thing
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What the heck are those for? I've never seen such a thing.
I figured out what's wrong with life:
It's other people. |
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Azrael
Location: South West UK
Gender: Male
| | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 8 on 2/7/2006 3:14 PM >
| | | | They are in the encyclopedia, good for getting over chain link fences as the toe slips into the adjoining link.
Urban Explorers always take the red pill... |
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0U812
Location: Lubbock, TX
Gender: Female
Texploration
| | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 9 on 2/7/2006 3:29 PM >
| | | | Posted by Azrael
They are in the encyclopedia, good for getting over chain link fences as the toe slips into the adjoining link.
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Ahhhhhh. Cool.
I figured out what's wrong with life:
It's other people. |
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Dressed in Black
Location: Vernon B.C.
Gender: Male
| | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 10 on 2/7/2006 6:53 PM >
| | | | I have a long pair. Like jester said, get insoles.
-DiB |
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InsertNameHere
Location: North County San Diego
Gender: Male
We were playing flashlight tag, officer!
| | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 11 on 2/7/2006 8:51 PM >
| | | | How durable are these things? I saw an advert somewhere the other day for "outdoor tabis," though I can't recall where...
A cage went in search of a bird. |
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Jester
Location: Vancouver,B.C. Canada
Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
| | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 12 on 2/7/2006 9:10 PM >
| | | | Posted by InsertNameHere
How durable are these things? I saw an advert somewhere the other day for "outdoor tabis," though I can't recall where...
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I've had the same pair for a few years now, I've worn them all over the place, across pretty much anything you can imagine, and they're still fine...
Some places in Japan you can order all different kinds; waterproof, spiked, steel toed, etc...
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
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FoxTwoFoxTwo
Location: Clarksville, Tennessee
Gender: Male
I'm an explorer who photographs...
| | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 13 on 2/8/2006 12:28 AM >
| | | | How well can you drive with these?
I ask because I'm the team driver (yeah sucky).
Man, I'm really considering these... But I need soccer cleats first...
Bringing exploration to Clarksville.
Journal: http://www.uer.ca/...id=4&catid=2000173 | RUAUER!?!?!?111ONE??QUESTIONMARK | FoxTwoFoxTwo - "I just ordered a large. I have a relatively huge head so yeah..." |
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Logan
Location: Ra-Cha-Cha, NY
Gender: Male
We miss you Jerry
| | | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 14 on 2/8/2006 2:31 AM >
| | | | Ive always wanted a pair of these...But my feet are size 14 and they are wide, and I could never find anything in my size.
Cogito Ergo Sum |
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blackhawk762
Location: Maryland
Gender: Male
In Tyler We Trust
| |  | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 15 on 2/8/2006 2:40 AM >
| | | | I don't care how useful they are, I think they're incredibly funny looking and I'd laugh at anyone who wore them. Sorry.
"We have to show these men and women freedom by enslaving them, and show them courage by frightening them." "At the time, my life just seemed too complete, and maybe we have to break everything to make something better out of ourselves." "This was freedom. Losing all hope was freedom." |
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j0lt
Location: Kobe, Japan
Gender: Male
| | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 16 on 2/8/2006 3:00 AM >
| | | | Posted by cringe
I've no expert but i've purchased to pairs of tabi in my life. The first pair were poorly made, velcro enclosures.. cheap overall.
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Posted by Jester
I wear short tabi, with the metal hooks. I like the hooks better than the velcro, much more secure feel.
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Good god, those metal hooks are HORRIBLE! The velcro ones are much more comfortable if you get a pair that fits properly! The velcro DOESN'T dig into your heel/ankle, and the velcro DOESN'T cause the material of the boot to wear through prematurely.
Posted by Jester
I'd also suggest picking up a pair of sport insoles to wear in the tabi (though you need to cut the insole into tabi toe shape) because it makes them so much more comfortable...
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You really need to do this, the tabi boots come with virtually NO padding in the sole, and even stepping on a loose rock will prove quite uncomfortable without an insole.
j0lt: Larger than life and twice as ugly! |
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Logan
Location: Ra-Cha-Cha, NY
Gender: Male
We miss you Jerry
| | | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 17 on 2/8/2006 5:09 AM >
| | | | bah, during the summer I dont even wear shoes unless im at work...who needs padding.
Cogito Ergo Sum |
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Jester
Location: Vancouver,B.C. Canada
Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
| | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 18 on 2/8/2006 5:47 AM >
| | | | Posted by blackhawk762
I don't care how useful they are, I think they're incredibly funny looking and I'd laugh at anyone who wore them. Sorry.
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Funny, but I know from experience that I've worn them to the mall and other very public places and not had anyone notice. I've even worn them at UE meets and had to point them out to people. You'd be very surprised how most people don't notice them at all...
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
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Pravus
Location: Chicago Area
Gender: Male
Now the two key words for tonight - "caution" and "flammable"...
| | | | Re: Tabi Boot Recomendations
<Reply # 19 on 2/8/2006 6:53 AM >
| | | | I would think getting ones that are side zip would be good or even sewing zippers into place would be good.. As far as people knowing people hardly look up or down.. IF people did happen to notice it yer likely to get some funny looks, but I doubt they would notice, at least often...
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