I Finally Gave In to Cult-Favorite Tabis—30 Pairs I Love

I get it: Tabis are divisive. I wasn't sure how I felt about them either. Do they look like hooves? But honestly, do I care if they do?

I first started warming up to them last spring, when they were suddenly everywhere. Seeing them styled with track pants and athletic shorts piqued my interest and started to shift my perception.

As the weather's been warming up, I've been spotting them yet again. A couple of months ago, someone at the office wore them with a midi skirt, and I thought it looked so chic. That was probably the moment I decided I wanted a pair.

At the end of the day, they feel like they make any outfit automatically feel more interesting. As someone who loves artful minimalism, it's hard not to feel drawn to them.

When a friend recently asked how I felt about them, I told her I'd been on the fence for years, but I've finally come around. Maison Margiela, of course, has become the gold standard for tabis, which are available at Nordstrom, Ssense, Bloomingdale's, and Saks Fifth Avenue. But I've also been eyeing a brand called WoodchuckSato that offers a more accessible price point.

Here are all of the pairs that stood out to me—from pumps to mules.

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Tabi Ballerina Pump

Obviously, these are the ones I want…

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Tabi Split-Toe Mary Jane

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Tabi Split-Toe Mary Jane Shoes

The slingback silhouette is chic.

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Tabi Knee High Boot

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Tabi Ballerina Flat

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Tabi Mary Jane Flat

For the Mary Jane lovers.

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Tabi Ballerina Flat

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Black Tabi Elastic Band Mules

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Off-White Tabi New Ballerina Slingback Heels

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Tabi Slingback Pump

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Black Tabi City Mary-Jane Mules

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Black Tabi Leather Slingback Heels

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Women's Tabi Ballet Mules

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Tabi 80 Pumps

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Black Tabi Ballerina Flats

I'd love a pair of these, too.

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Tabi Broken Mirror Ballerina Flats

The color is called Broken Mirror.

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Black Tabi Ballerina Flats

I see people wearing these the most.

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Tabi Split-Toe Mary Jane Shoes

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Tabi Ballerina

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Tabi Split-Toe Ballet Flats

I put my friend onto WoodchuckSato, and she ended up ordering this pair.

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Pink Tabi Ballerina Flats

The pink satin ones are so sweet.

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Burgundy Tabi Knee-High Tall Boots

The knee-highs in burgundy.

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Tabi Split-Toe Ballet Flats with Elastic Band

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Tabi Babouche Loafers

I've never seen this slip-on version before.

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Tabi County Platform Penny Loafers

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White Tabi New Ballerina Flats

The trendy painted style.

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Blue Tabi Ballerina Flats

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Loubiella

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Marlougiela

I can't get over this collaboration.

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Tabi Split-Toe Ballet Mule

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