--- product_id: 61568505 title: "Power Ace Japanese Tabi Safety Boots" brand: "rikio" price: "R4078" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Rikio" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/61568505-power-ace-japanese-tabi-safety-boots store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 30.56 cm boot opening for snug fit Durable rubber sole for slip resistance Steel toe cap for ultimate protection Power Ace Japanese Tabi Safety Boots **Brand:** rikio **Price:** R4078 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦶 Step into safety and style—because your feet deserve the best. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Power Ace Japanese Tabi Safety Boots by rikio - **How much does it cost?** R4078 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/61568505-power-ace-japanese-tabi-safety-boots) ## Best For - rikio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rikio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Quick On, Quick Off:** Adjustable Velcro straps for fast, secure fastening—because your time is valuable. - • **Weather-Ready Durability:** Sealed rubber soles and water-resistant canvas keep your feet dry and debris-free. - • **Tailored Fit for Every Foot:** Generous 30.56 cm shaft circumference and precise sizing guide ensure a perfect fit every time. - • **All-Day Comfort, Zero Compromise:** Lightweight cotton canvas and foam insole keep you moving without fatigue. - • **Effortless Safety, Elevated Style:** Steel toe protection meets sleek Japanese design—work boots that don’t scream 'work boots.' ## Overview The Japanese Tabi Safety Boots combine traditional high-top design with modern work-ready features: steel toe caps for protection, durable rubber soles for slip resistance, and breathable cotton canvas for comfort. Adjustable Velcro straps ensure a secure fit, while water-resistant materials keep feet dry in all conditions. Perfect for professionals seeking reliable safety footwear that blends functionality with a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. ## Description Power Ace is made with high-quality cotton canvas, and the soles of the shoes are sealed with strong rubber to keep the elements out of your shoes. The boots are fastened with adjustable straps, to keep the boots tight, preventing any fallout or debris from slipping in. The toes of the shoes are capped with a steel cap, making this boot perfect for those who work in fields that require steel-toe shoes. These boots can be used for work and other environments, like survival games or hunting. To get the right size, measure both feet (they're not always the same!) from the heel to the tip of the big toe. Drawing an outline on a sheet of paper is one good way to do this. Rounded up to the nearest half centimeter is the size you should order (eg. if your feet is 23.8cm please order 24.0cm, if your feet is 24.2 cm also order 24 cm; but if your feet is 24.4 or 24.6 please order 24.5 cm; and if your feet is 24.8 cm or 25.2 cm go for 25 cm) Review: Zero drop barefoot-style safety boots! - A note: the "lack" of arch support and cushioning is a feature, not a bug - just like other minimalist barefoot-style shoes. Update: DEFINITELY order a half size smaller than your usual shoe size. My first pair (the grey pair) I bought in my usual size (8.5M), and they were far too loose. The black pair I ordered in size 8 and they fit like an absolute dream. Lightweight, well-built, zero-drop, barefoot-style safety shoes are a rarity, to the point that after 30+ hours of research these and the split toed "tabi" variety are the only ones readily available apart from some more common brand shoes that require a little modification. So far they are very comfortable, with a decent sized toe box (narrower than your usual barefoot-style show but still with more than enough room for my wide front foot area). Ordering a half size down lets these fit like a dream, every bit as comfortable as my significantly more expensive Xero & Freet! brand minimalist shoes but with the added benefit of being safety toes that are required for my work. I don't work where sole puncture resistance is necessary, but I'd be a little cautious if that's something you'll need -there's plenty of grip from the tread pattern, but I'd imagine that nails or sharp metal would go through them without much effort. Review: Zero drop steel toe, win. - I bought these boots looking for a zero drop, minimalist, barefoot, safety toe shoe. These boots got me zero drop and safety out of what I was looking for. I've been wearing barefoot trail shoes and barefoot boots for the past year and a half but am required to wear safety toes at work. I searched and searched for the perfect safety toe and I think these fit the bill well, but not perfectly. They are zero drop, but there is a very minimal bit of arch support, as compared to my barefoot shoes and boots. The toe box is hard to explain. It is not as wide as my other barefoots, but it is really flexible as compared to any other safety toe. I've worn steel, aluminum, and composite toe boots and shoes - slip on ESD shoes to chemical resistant wellingtons to military safety boots, regular and wide widths. The canvas of the toe box is much softer than vans and is actually a bit softer than chuck taylors. I've never worn a safety shoe with as much movement in the toe box as these - nice! The soles of these boots are also more flexible than any other safety toes I've worn. I would really like an actual minimist/zero drop steel toe shoe, but until then, these do the best so far. Keen Destin slip on shoes were previously the best safety toe shoes I'd worn, but they're out of production. These boots are more barefoot than the Keens but the toe box and fit are not as wide or anatomically shaped. I think these are worth a shot if you're looking for the same things I was. They look weird. They're not entirely awful, but they are weird. These will not pass for a meeting shoe, and my wife doesn't like when I wear them, so I don't wear them to my meetings or going out. They're not super expensive at ~$40 price and ~$30 shipping, compared to other safety shoes. ## Features - Rubber sole - Boot opening measures approximately 30.56 centimeters around ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0081W0W2A | | Best Sellers Rank | #356,458 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #177 in Men's Snow Boots | | Boot Form Type | Work Boot | | Brand | Rikio | | Color | Grey | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 446 Reviews | | Heel Type | No Heel | | Insole Material | Foam | | Item Weight | 4.54 g | | Material Fabric | Cotton | | Model Name | Hg-207-gy | | Occasion | Work | | Outer Material | Cotton | | Outer material | Cotton | | Pattern | Solid | | Seasons | All | | Shaft Circumference | 30.56 centimeters | | Shaft circumference | 30.56 centimeters | | Shoe Height Map | High-Top | | Sole Material | Rubber | | Sole material | Rubber | | Style Name | Power | | Style Number | HG-207-GY | | Toe Style | Steel Toe | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | | Water resistance level | Water Resistant | | lining-description | Cotton | ## Images ![Power Ace Japanese Tabi Safety Boots - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qnKTdwl6L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are these boots for women too?** A: Hi,Thank you for your message. Yes these are unisex boots, in fact we also sell a lot of these for female customers. But if you are concerned about color we have them in red color in this link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZGDLID Sincerely,Samurai market **Q: Are these steel toe?** A: Hi,Thank you for your message. Yes the toe cup is made of steel for extra strength. Sincerely,Samurai market **Q: Other than the price and vegan materials, what is the difference between these power ace shoes and the fugu work boots? they look the same....** A: Hi, Thank you for your message. It is the same item no difference but now it is produced by other manufacturer who purchased Fugu brand. Sincerely, Samurai market **Q: Do these only come in the grey and the black with red stiching? Fugu had more colors but their price was much higher.** A: This company has tons of different styles but I’ve only seen three on Amazon. These, a black and red with white stitch, and forest camo. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zero drop barefoot-style safety boots! *by E***N on May 9, 2023* A note: the "lack" of arch support and cushioning is a feature, not a bug - just like other minimalist barefoot-style shoes. Update: DEFINITELY order a half size smaller than your usual shoe size. My first pair (the grey pair) I bought in my usual size (8.5M), and they were far too loose. The black pair I ordered in size 8 and they fit like an absolute dream. Lightweight, well-built, zero-drop, barefoot-style safety shoes are a rarity, to the point that after 30+ hours of research these and the split toed "tabi" variety are the only ones readily available apart from some more common brand shoes that require a little modification. So far they are very comfortable, with a decent sized toe box (narrower than your usual barefoot-style show but still with more than enough room for my wide front foot area). Ordering a half size down lets these fit like a dream, every bit as comfortable as my significantly more expensive Xero & Freet! brand minimalist shoes but with the added benefit of being safety toes that are required for my work. I don't work where sole puncture resistance is necessary, but I'd be a little cautious if that's something you'll need -there's plenty of grip from the tread pattern, but I'd imagine that nails or sharp metal would go through them without much effort. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zero drop steel toe, win. *by R***8 on February 20, 2021* I bought these boots looking for a zero drop, minimalist, barefoot, safety toe shoe. These boots got me zero drop and safety out of what I was looking for. I've been wearing barefoot trail shoes and barefoot boots for the past year and a half but am required to wear safety toes at work. I searched and searched for the perfect safety toe and I think these fit the bill well, but not perfectly. They are zero drop, but there is a very minimal bit of arch support, as compared to my barefoot shoes and boots. The toe box is hard to explain. It is not as wide as my other barefoots, but it is really flexible as compared to any other safety toe. I've worn steel, aluminum, and composite toe boots and shoes - slip on ESD shoes to chemical resistant wellingtons to military safety boots, regular and wide widths. The canvas of the toe box is much softer than vans and is actually a bit softer than chuck taylors. I've never worn a safety shoe with as much movement in the toe box as these - nice! The soles of these boots are also more flexible than any other safety toes I've worn. I would really like an actual minimist/zero drop steel toe shoe, but until then, these do the best so far. Keen Destin slip on shoes were previously the best safety toe shoes I'd worn, but they're out of production. These boots are more barefoot than the Keens but the toe box and fit are not as wide or anatomically shaped. I think these are worth a shot if you're looking for the same things I was. They look weird. They're not entirely awful, but they are weird. These will not pass for a meeting shoe, and my wife doesn't like when I wear them, so I don't wear them to my meetings or going out. They're not super expensive at ~$40 price and ~$30 shipping, compared to other safety shoes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good light-weight boot *by A***R on January 8, 2023* All the cloth pieces are canvas, and NOT water resistant, so you will need to add that yourself. As with other reviews, it has no arch support but is otherwise comfortable and has a good steel toe. The hook and loop straps seem strong but the sole is thin, you won't want to be wearing these for hikes or long walks across rocky terrain, you WILL feel it, and it won't feel nice. I mainly liked it because it looked semi futuristic and didn't cost an arm and a leg. ## Frequently Bought Together - Power Ace Japanese Tabi Safety Boots - Otter Wax Fabric Wax Bar | Regular Bar | Durable Rain Protection | Made in the USA | Waterproof Canvas, Shoes, Hats, Jacket, Bags, Outdoor Gear, Clothing | All-Natural & Effective Beeswax Waterproofer --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/61568505-power-ace-japanese-tabi-safety-boots](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/61568505-power-ace-japanese-tabi-safety-boots) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-28*