# Split-Toe Slip-On Trainers Tabi Footwear Partners with UJNG to Release an Affordable Tabi Model By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-12-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ujng References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/12/tabi-footwear-black-off-white-split-toe-emerging-designers-ujng-london-store) & [tabifootwear](https://tabifootwear.com/) Split-toe shoemaker [Tabi Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1) has teamed up with the London-based boutique retailer UJNG to release an affordable line of Tabi High Tops. Of course, the Tabi trend has been around for a few years now, first popularized by luxury label [Maison Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-tabi-footwear). However, the iconic split-toe design has been out of reach for the average consumer due to high prices and general scarcity. Luckily, Tabi Footwear and UJNG are making the high-fashion style more accessible for the everyday sneakerhead. Tabi Footwear's latest offering arrives in the form of a slip-on high-top trainer made from [Tencel Flyknit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-denim-jacket) and TPU. In addition, the sneaker features an injected EVA outsole and subtle, rubberized branding on the heel tag. The Japanese-inspired design will be available in black and white and can be purchased on UJNG's website. Image Credit: Tabi Footwear ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable Tabi Footwear:** The release of an affordable line of Tabi High Tops presents an opportunity for other footwear brands to explore affordable luxury options. - **Accessibility of Split-toe Design:** With Tabi Footwear and UJNG making the Tabi trend more accessible to the everyday consumer, other fashion labels can explore ways to make their high-fashion products more accessible. - **Japanese-inspired Designs:** The popularity of the Tabi trend, which features a Japanese-inspired split-toe design, presents an opportunity for other fashion brands to explore Japanese-inspired designs in their products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Other footwear companies should design more affordable luxury options inspired by high-fashion, as demonstrated by Tabi Footwear and UJNG's partnership. - **Fashion:** Other companies in the fashion industry should explore ways to make their high-fashion products more affordable to consumers with models similar to Tabi Footwear's. - **Design:** Designers can explore the use of Japanese-inspired elements in their products, using the Tabi trend as inspiration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athletic Tabi-Style Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-red-2.md) - [Iconic Footwear Tribute Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-tabi-footwear.md) - [Metaverse Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-2.md) - [Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-finger-shoe.md) - [Split-Toe Barefoot Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal.md) - [Split-Toe Sneaker Returns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/updated-air-rift.md) - [Split-Toe Footwear Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikeskims-air-rift-satin-pack.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan.md) - [Digital-First Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1.md)