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 proudly as ever across its extensive footwear offering. Take these ballet flats. Crafted from supple leather, they’re shaped to a demure profile that's offset, of course, with the iconic front slit. Are you in?| Maison Margiela leather ballet flatsUpper: 100% leatherSole: 100% leatherSlips onSplit toe, back single stitchWipe with a clean, dry clothMade in Italy