Short answer: the cheapest good tabi socks are MUJI's at $4.90. Tabio, the Japanese sock maker, has the widest range from $6, with most men's pairs around $30. Designer pairs from Maison Margiela sit at the top. For a plain cotton pair, expect $5 to $10.
We sell one pair of tabi socks, so this guide comes from a seller. Prices below were checked on each shop's pages on 29 September 2026.
For prices across the rest of Japanese clothing, see our 2026 price survey of 15 stores.
Where to buy them
| Shop | What | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MUJI | Tabi Short Socks | $4.90 |
| Tabio | Japanese sock maker, men's tabi socks in several weights | $6 to $50, most around $30 |
| Amaji | Split Toe Cotton Tabi Socks, one size | $9.90 |
| Assembly New York | Black Tabi Socks | $28 |
| Maison Margiela | Designer tabi socks to wear with its tabi boots | Designer pricing |
For a first pair, MUJI is hard to beat on price. For the most choice of colour, weight and length, Tabio is the specialist. Ours are a plain cotton pair at $9.90. Shipping is $5.90 unless the order passes $45, so they make most sense added to another order.
What to look for
- Split, not five-toe. Tabi split the big toe from the other four. Five-toe socks are a different thing.
- Fabric. Cotton for everyday, wool for winter, thin nylon blends under dress shoes.
- Length. Ankle pairs go with sandals and sneakers. Crew pairs go with boots.
- Sizing. Most tabi socks are one size or two sizes. Check the shoe-size range on the listing.
Tabi socks were made so a sandal thong has somewhere to go. Worn with zori or geta, with split-toe tabi boots, or on their own around the house, they spread the toes and feel lighter than a normal sock. What are tabi socks has the full story.