What are the rules on Japanese tabi socks?

Question:

how tall are they what are they made from can you tell me the rules when putting on Japanese tabi socks can you help me

Answer:

Tabi are very form-fitting and typically do not have any stretch or give to them. They have a split between the big toe and the next toe to allow them to be worn with zori, which have a thong that goes in between the toes (like on flip-flops). They generally come just past the ankle and close with metal tabs that are hooked through looks of thread. They have a slightly padded rubber sole. For women, white versions of this type of tabi are the most formal but also the most versatile, because they can be worn with any style of kimono (except yukata). There are stretchy versions of the white tabi, and you can also find stretchy multi-colored or even lace tabi. Those can be worn with informal kimono and the colorful ones can even be worn with yukata, though of course that isn't traditional. Men also have the option of black tabi. Though not really a strict rule, it's a good idea to put your tabi on first, because it's hard to put them on after you get the rest of a kimono ensemble on.

There are other kinds of tabi as well that are more similar to boots or shoes than anything Westerners would consider socks, but when most Westerners talk about tabi socks they mean the kind worn as socks with kimono.