Who says all ninjas have small feet? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

MSD · 08-22-2004, 08:41 PM

I'm looking for some decent tabi boots (ninja shoes.) The problem is that I can't find a company that understands that not everyone who wants them will fit into a size 13 and below. I happen to be a 15 wide, and I can't find a damn thing about big tabis anywhere. Can anyone help me out?

bermuDa · 08-22-2004, 09:03 PM

try "tabbi" and I doubt you'll find them in your size, unfortunately.

Most tabbi boots are made by japanese companies, and there just isn't a large market for the really large sizes.

westothemax · 08-23-2004, 05:11 AM

The largest tabi I have found are Japanese size 32 (link) . For reference, Japanese size 30 is equal to US size 12, so a 32 is probably too small for you. You might have better luck finding someone to make yours custom... try getting in touch with ninjutsu.com, linked above.

Cynthetiq · 08-23-2004, 06:13 AM

or you could start small shoe training.. you know like those asian girls with the tiny deformed feet in those tiny ornate shoes.

bermuDa · 08-23-2004, 10:47 AM

you mean like foot binding?

I think it's a bit late to start breaking your feet and wrapping them in cloth to keep them from growing if they're already a size 15 wide

alkaloid · 08-25-2004, 07:46 PM

How about cosmetic foot surgery? I hear it's "in" now. Women pay to have their feet reshaped so that they can wear Manolo Blahniks. But afaik Manolo has not made tabi boots, yet.

braindamage351 · 09-03-2004, 01:16 PM

They haven't made them Yet.

Nafter · 09-04-2004, 03:22 PM

http://www.martialartsmart.net/16-0807.html go to 13's apparently still not big enough tho eh

CityOfAngels · 09-24-2004, 07:21 PM

Surprised no one has asked why he needs ninja gear.

/me looks behind me to make sure Rikimaru isn't there.

MSD · 09-24-2004, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CityOfAngels

Surprised no one has asked why he needs ninja gear.

/me looks behind me to make sure Rikimaru isn't there.

Wouldn't you like to know?

telekinetic · 09-26-2004, 04:36 PM

I have found size 15 Tabi!!!1!

http://www.baskweb.com/store/templat...idproduct=7891

Unfortunately...they are INDOOR tabi...but still...it's a start, hehe

MSD · 09-26-2004, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twistedmosaic

I have found size 15 Tabi!!!1!

http://www.baskweb.com/store/templat...idproduct=7891

Unfortunately...they are INDOOR tabi...but still...it's a start, hehe

Excellent work. When you get home there will be another floor on your house.

08-22-2004, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Who says all ninjas have small feet? I'm looking for some decent tabi boots (ninja shoes.) The problem is that I can't find a company that understands that not everyone who wants them will fit into a size 13 and below. I happen to be a 15 wide, and I can't find a damn thing about big tabis anywhere. Can anyone help me out?

08-22-2004, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	try "tabbi" and I doubt you'll find them in your size, unfortunately. Most tabbi boots are made by japanese companies, and there just isn't a large market for the really large sizes. __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.

08-23-2004, 06:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	or you could start small shoe training.. you know like those asian girls with the tiny deformed feet in those tiny ornate shoes. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

08-23-2004, 10:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	you mean like foot binding? I think it's a bit late to start breaking your feet and wrapping them in cloth to keep them from growing if they're already a size 15 wide __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.

09-04-2004, 03:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nafter Insane Location: The Eng	http://www.martialartsmart.net/16-0807.html go to 13's apparently still not big enough tho eh __________________ I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."

08-23-2004, 05:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
westothemax Insane Location: Bay Area	The largest tabi I have found are Japanese size 32 (link) . For reference, Japanese size 30 is equal to US size 12, so a 32 is probably too small for you. You might have better luck finding someone to make yours custom... try getting in touch with ninjutsu.com, linked above.

08-25-2004, 07:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
alkaloid Dead Inside Location: East Coast, USA	How about cosmetic foot surgery? I hear it's "in" now. Women pay to have their feet reshaped so that they can wear Manolo Blahniks. But afaik Manolo has not made tabi boots, yet.

09-03-2004, 01:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
braindamage351 Insane	They haven't made them Yet.

09-24-2004, 07:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
CityOfAngels Oh shit it's Wayne Brady! Location: Passenger seat of Wayne Brady's car.	Surprised no one has asked why he needs ninja gear. /me looks behind me to make sure Rikimaru isn't there.

09-26-2004, 04:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	I have found size 15 Tabi!!!1! http://www.baskweb.com/store/templat...idproduct=7891 Unfortunately...they are INDOOR tabi...but still...it's a start, hehe __________________ twisted no more