How To Make Jika-Tabi (Outdoor Ninja Shoes)

GREAT NINJA SHOE FINALLY MAKE AT HOME!!!:

Jika-tabi are a type of shoe usually worn in japan. They are like socks with a rubber sole(see second picture) and are very comfortable. But, if your like me, you don't have the $40 required to get a pair. :( so, i invented a way to make them yourself! you may have seen the instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Running-Shoes/ , and so i thank "a splosion" for the insperation so i could upgrade his running shoes.

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Step 1: Supplies

You Will Need:
~ crocs ( a type of foam shoe, but the sole from any shoe will work. you can find crocs here:http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=brand_crd_4?ie=UTF8&bbn=679255011&rnid=679255011&rh=n%3A%2Cp_4%3Acrocs%2Cn%3A679255011%2Cn%3A679313011#/ref=sr_ex_p_n_size_browse-vebi_0?rh=n%3A672123011%2Cn%3A!672124011%2Cn%3A679255011%2Cn%3A679313011%2Cp_4%3Acrocs%2Cp_36%3A679782011&bbn=679313011&ie=UTF8&qid=1296089127 but you can look around for what works.)
~ hot glue (you will need the gun too)
~ two pairs of socks
~scissors
that's it!
for any questions refer to pictures.

SamuraiSpirit says: Jan 10, 2013. 3:50 AM

It looks excellent, but how hard is the sole I am wondering? I was thinking of using semi-hardened leather so that it has a good grip and can still move silently.

Fixemup93 says: Sep 27, 2012. 4:29 PM

This really does look like a good way to use Crocs! And since I also practice Parkour(amateur for now), I can see how it can work.

TheWrvith says: Feb 21, 2012. 2:37 AM

Parkour is a great way to keep your body in shape, and the best means to get away from a pursuer while on foot.

Jika tabi are quite useful for parkour, ESPECIALLY for climbing fences.

If you want a good local workout, go and find the tallest fence you can find ( the best ones are at schools, and near ball parks), and climb it as far as you can go using only your hands and shoes.

Jika tabi come in handy because you can position your toes in between the link in the fence, and have firmer control over your actions.

freerunnin1 says: May 1, 2011. 5:52 AM

Nice! But... there not tabi :/ tabi are Japanese split toed boots, there used in parkour a lot due to them being light, tight to the foot and have great grip for climbing, the split toe can be used to climb a rope :P

fastlines49s (author) says: May 1, 2011. 12:07 PM

Your right, these are not tabi, but a cheap tabi substitute! I do parkour and these work really well. They are light, they have very good grip, and shock absorbsion for big jumps from the foam. Sadly they do not have the split toe, but hopefully by next October I will have made a split-toe version... And of corse I will post that too!

:) you should try these, I'm wearing mine right now! They are super comfortable.