We wonder whether Martin Margiela knew quite the impact he was making when he first dreamed up the Tabi shoe back in 1988. After all, even today, the style is a polarising yet undeniable cult favourite, and Maison Margiela displays the controversial cleft toe as proudly as ever across its extensive footwear offering. Take this ballet-style iteration. Crafted from supple leather, they're sat atop a block heel and shaped to a demure profile that's offset, of course, with the iconic front slit. Are you in? Maison Margiela leather heeled shoes100% leatherSlips onSplit toe, closed toe, block heel, back single stitch, branded footbedHeel height 30mmSpecialist leather cleanUpper: 100% leatherLining: 100% leatherSole: 100% leatherMade in Italy. Colour: black