Archive for December, 2009

Ninja tabi socks

If you have ninja boots you surely know that regular socks are not a good choice to go with them. What you need are the Ninja Socks with a split toe design that match the Ninja boots.
Although you will probably like the feeling that free toe gives you, keep in mind that it is slightly difficult to put them on quickly.
Except for that, there isn’t much philosophy about buying socks. There is just one thing I look at when buying any kind of socks - material. I prefer 100% cotton.

Like these: Tabi Socks, Black 2 Pairs

These tabi socks make a great training socks when worn with tabi boots, but they are also perfect for everyday use.
ps. You can also wear them with sandals ;)

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Ninja shoes - Ninja Tabi boots

Ninja Tabi boots are the usual part of a ninja outfit. These ninja shoes are famous for their split toe design. Split toes enable a better grip of the ground. They give you a better control of your movements, provide comfort and stability. This is specially important for extreme conditions, climbing, stalking etc.

It feels natural to have our toes move freely, this improves our balance and adds comfort due to less strain and stress than with the normal footwear.
It can also help you when rope climbing and we know that ninjas use rope with grappling hook when climbing on buildings and tall objects.

If you already have a ninja uniform you should add the Ninja Tabi boots to complete your Ninja outfit.

Here are a few recommendations:

1. Rikio Fighter Black Jikatabi (Outdoor Tabi)

Ninja shoes

Check out the pros and cons from a review below.
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.

Price: $37.95 at Amazon
$39.99 at HappyNinja

Click here for details!

2. RIKIO Blue “Taro” Jika-Tabi (outdoor tabi - jikatabi)

Product Features:
* Cotton
* Authentic Japanese Jika-Tabi Imported from Japan
* Flexible Rubber Sole for Enhanced Comfort and Stability
* Extra-Reinforced Construction for Superb Durability and Strength
* Traditional Fastening with 12 Metal Tabs (Kohaze)

Description:
Currently Taro tabi are available in sizes from 23cm through to 30cm (minus some half sizes) with 12 fastening tabs which brings the height about half way to the knee. The external material is purplish blue cotton with a tan, flexible-rubber bottom. The inside is lined with a thin, aqua-marine, cotton material and the insole is a thick cotton padding. The sides and back are extra-reinforced with patches of cloth making these the most durable jika-tabi available.

Price: $41.50

Conclusion:
These are a top quality tabi boots. Their price is a slightly higher but in exchange you’ll get very durable and comfortable Ninja Tabi Boots with a great grip. Another plus - metal tabs makes it easy to take them on and off.

Click here for details!

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