Uploaded November 2009 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
RunBare.com Chief Coaching Officer, Michael Sandler reviews a light and nimble, ninja-like Japanese shoe. Unlike the Vibram FiveFingers, the Tabi Fighter may not fit quite like a glove, but it certainly fits like a mitten, with the big toe in its own pocket separated from the other toes. Traditionally, these shoes are used by Japanese construction workers.
RunBare.com Chief Coaching Officer, Michael Sandler reviews a light and nimble, ninja-like Japanese shoe. Unlike the Vibram FiveFingers, the Tabi Fighter may not fit quite like a glove, but it certainly fits like a mitten, with the big toe in its own pocket separated from the other toes. Traditionally, these shoes are used by Japanese construction workers.
