Maison Margiela Silver Tabi Pump Heels
Maison Margiela
$1550.00 35% OFF
$1008.00
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Product Insights & Style Tips
The Maison Margiela Silver Tabi Pump Heels arrive with all the irreverence and art history you’d expect from the house’s most iconic silhouette, now recast in mirrored cracked calfskin that throws serious light and shadow. The split toe detail—a subversive play on traditional ballet and Japanese tabi shoes—becomes even more striking in this textured silver, while the cutout vamp and soft sheen give the pair a barely-there, sculptural feel. White contrast stitching at the ankle strap is subtly disruptive in true Margiela fashion, hinting at the label’s love for deconstruction and thoughtful oddity. Slide your feet past the buffed sheepskin lining, and you’re in a conversation piece with a pulse.
The wraparound buckle ankle strap hugs the foot in, striking that balance between structured and nonchalant, while the block heel (elevated at just over 3 inches) is sturdy enough to hold pace from gallery opening to midnight rendezvous. Despite the conceptual look, the pumps feature a forgiving rubber injection underfoot for a more urban, walkable spin—a contrast to their almost futuristic surface. The slim cut at the vamp and calfskin sole keep things feeling airy, ideal for layering with visible socks, mesh tights, or even cropped denim crossed at the ankle.
Margiela’s Tabi—equal parts fashion artifact and status symbol—has seen a resurrection amongst those who revel in cult-classic footwear. The metallic cracked finish amps up the sense of forwardness, aligning with the ongoing resurgence of high-shine accessories on runways and in street-style moments. Wear them as a subversive punctuation to slouchy tailoring or let them go solo with a minimalist slip for the ultimate nod to conceptual chic.
Materials / Fabrication
- Laminated cracked calfskin upper
- Cleft toe design
- Cutout at vamp
- Wraparound pin-buckle ankle strap
- White stitching at strap
- Buffed sheepskin lining
- Block heel with rubber injection
- Calfskin sole
- Heel height: 3.25 inches
- Supplier color: Silver
Recommended Care
- Store shoes in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent leather damage.
- Wipe calfskin leather with a soft, dry cloth after each wear.
- Avoid contact with water, oils, or solvents to preserve the laminated finish.
- Buff gently to maintain the cracked effect; do not use harsh cleaners.
- Condition leather sparingly with a high-quality, non-greasy conditioner suitable for laminated finishes.
- Use a soft brush to clean the sole and a damp cloth for the rubber heel if needed.
