Tortoise General Store welcomes Tamai Shoten for a special pop-up featuring their tabi socks, also known as split-toe socks, in October.
Founded in 1889, Tamai Shoten has spent more than a century making and selling tabi and socks. Located in Saki area of Osaka, the company continues to produce traditional split-toe tabi by hand while also developing contemporary styles for everyday wear. Their history is rooted in a simple idea: bringing the form and function of tabi into the present.
Come drop by Tortoise General Store and discover a selection of Tamai Shoten tabi socks that bring together a familiar traditional form with materials and designs made for daily life today. If you have not ever experienced tabi socks, please come and witness the distinctive comfort and freedom of the split toe construction.
A chance to explore a long history of footwear making and see how it continues to evolve.
On October 10th (Sat), meet and greet the CEO and 3rd-generation leader, Mr. Tamai!
"Tradition requires innovation. Not for trends, but for our pride. From our roots in tabi, we create modern footwear to bridge the gap between generations." - Keisuke Tamai
