jika-tabi
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right|thumb|Anatomy of , showing the metal closures at the back of the boot, the rubber soles and the fabric upper portion are a style of footwear with a divided toe, originating in Japan. They are similar to socks in both appearance and construction. Though they can be worn with traditional thonged footwear such as and , are mostly designed and made to be worn alone as outdoor footwear, resembling boots that reach roughly to the mid-calf. are also known as ' boots'.
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right|thumb|Anatomy of , showing the metal closures at the back of the boot, the rubber soles and the fabric upper portion are a style of footwear with a divided toe, originating in Japan. They are similar to socks in both appearance and construction. Though they can be worn with traditional thonged footwear such as and , are mostly designed and made to be worn alone as outdoor footwear, resembling boots that reach roughly to the mid-calf. are also known as ' boots'.
==History==
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