These collab Tabi are way too pretty! As soon as the Vans x Fdmtl indigo split-toe shoes were revealed, fashion people locked in

If you’re a Tabi fan, this new pair is sure to make your eyes light up. Japanese denim brand FDMTL reunited with longtime collaborator Vans at its recent Fall/Winter 2026 show, deconstructing the classic Authentic silhouette and adding a split toe. And just like that, these captivating new split-toe shoes were born!

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If you’re still a little unfamiliar with FDMTL, here’s a quick introduction. The Tokyo-based brand takes its name from “Fundamental,” reflecting its desire to return design to its essence. FDMTL has long drawn attention for its nuanced use of denim, deconstructing and layering boro patchwork with strikingly contrasting sashiko stitching. Each piece has a texture that feels slowly shaped by time.

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FDMTL and Vans are almost a guaranteed hit. After several highly successful denim iterations, they’ve ventured into split-toe footwear for the first time, blending traditional Japanese tabi with Southern California skate DNA. The imaginative, avant-garde feel is hard to look away from.

Materials and detailing remain FDMTL’s strength: there’s a raw-denim version, a cream suede option, and a signature patchwork-and-embroidery style with contrasting stitching, giving the shoes a feel that sits between craftsmanship and streetwear. If split-toe designs aren’t for you, there’s also a simple everyday style with a layered indigo-dyed upper that’s just as good-looking and stylish.

Tabi shoes are everywhere this year, from the Maison Margiela split-toe ballet flats beloved by stylish women to the Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS split-toe sneakers, which sold out as soon as they went on sale earlier this year. It’s clear that split-toe shoes are having a moment.

If you’ve been thinking about trying Tabi shoes, this Vans x FDMTL collaboration could be the perfect time to get into them. The collection is expected to officially launch this fall, so if you’re still undecided, it may be time to add it to your wish list.

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