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General principles on how to transition safely
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About Us

Cool EastMarket is your destination for Minimal Footwear.

We carrygreat brands such as Xero Shoes, Lems, Leguano and more.  Cool East Market was also the first websitein the world to specialize in Japanese Style split-toe Tabi products. 

We'vebeen importing and selling Tabi Socks since 2000 and Jikatabi Boots since 2006.

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New at Cool East Market

Quick View Youth Z-Trail Minimal Sandals in MultiBlue SIde View
Xero Z-Trail Kids' Sport Sandal
  • $90.00
Quick View Arranging for Special Orders
Arranging for Special Orders
  • $0.00
Quick View Man's Prio Lightweight Running Shoe MykonosBlue
Xero Prio Men's Lightweight Running and Fitness Shoe
  • $130.00
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Xero Barefoot Shoes

Quick View 360 Minimal Cross-Trainer Asphalt Pair
Xero 360 Cross-Trainer in Men's Sizing
  • $160.00
Quick View 360 Minimal Cross-Trainer Blue Yellow Pair
Xero 360 Cross-Trainer in Women's Sizing
  • $160.00
Quick View Colorado Ultra-Lightweight Minimal Trail Shoe in Blue
Xero Colorado Ultra-Lightweight Minimal Trail Shoe - Men's Sizing
  • $140.00
Quick View Xero Colorado Women's Slate side view
Xero Colorado Ultra-Lightweight Minimal Trail Shoe - Women's Sizing
  • $140.00
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Our Brands

Tabi Boots - Jikatabi

Quick View 12-Fastener Jikatabi with blue inner lining
12-Fastener Black Tabi Boots
  • $35.00
Quick View pair of black 5-fastener tabi boots in black with purple lining
5-Fastener Black Tabi Boots
  • $24.99
Quick View Hase Plus - Jikatabi Extensions - Black
Tabi Boots Hase Plus Extensions
  • $14.99
Quick View Rikio Black Jikatabi with stitched soles
Tabi Boots for Children
  • $85.00
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So Many Kinds of Tabi Socks to Choose From!

Quick View Sheer beige stockings with reinforced tabi style toe area
Tabi Sheer Stockings
  • $39.00
Quick View Children's Tabi Socks Black Cat on Blue with White Polka Dots
Children's Tabi Socks
  • $10.00
Quick View Polar Fleece Tabi Socks for children, thick stripes of purple, lavender, orange, pink and red.
Children's Fleece Tabi Socks
  • $15.99

Sold out

Quick View Hawaiian Flower Tabi Socks
Tabi Socks in Patterns
  • From $12.00
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Testimonials

Awesome staff

Shoes are great and so are the staff!

Brody R. on Xero Hana Closed Toe Shoe for Men

Excellent service, from Cool East Market, and I love xero shoes.

All I wear for the last 3 years is Xero shoes and sandals

Anonymous on Xero Shoes Umara Z-Trail

Great

Very good. Nice tabi. quick delivery.

James B. on 5-Fastener Black Tabi Boots

Excellent

Quick and easy, great communication. Thank you!

Kirsten E. on Xero Prio Men's Lightweight Running and Fitness Shoe

So comfortable!

They're so comfortable, and great for everyday wear, even at the office.

Anonymous on Xero Prio Women's Lightweight Running and Fitness Shoe

Nice and comfortable!

Great, I wear them around the house also in the dojo. Very comfortable!

Anonymous on Ninjitsu Tabi for Mat Training

Repeat Buyer

 Been buying tabi here for the last 7 years running, and don't plan on stopping.

Charles W. on Tall Tabi Socks

Very pleased with the shoes

The TerraFlex shoes came in good time and were what I expected.  Great customer service!

Maureen L. on TerraFlex by Xero Shoes

Great store w great customer service

I always love going here for my barefoot shoes! They are super friendly and helpful.

Anonymous on Leguano Lady Loop

I love my boots!

I love my new Waterproof Rubber Boots from Japan! They are comfortable and will suit my needs perfectly! Thank you!

Brin J. on Waterproof Rubber Boots from Japan

Cool East Market

1390 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4J 1M9

Tuesday - Friday   11am - 6pm
Saturday   11am - 5pm

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Blog Posts

  • Jan 13, 2022

CEM's Transition Into 2022

As of the beginning of the new year, it’s finally official! Cool East Market has a brand new owner, though we’ve known him a long time. We’re thril...

  • Dec 16, 2021

How To Try On Minimal Shoes

Something that surprised me when I started fitting customers for minimal shoes is how frequently people would ask me to check if the shoe they were...

  • Nov 12, 2021

Caring for Minimal Footwear

If you've had your CEM minimal shoes for a few months now, it may be time for a little TLC. Let's take a look at how to take care of your minimal s...

  • Oct 08, 2021

Is It Good For Winter?

When you're deciding on what footwear you'll choose to make the most out of this winter, it helps to know what your needs are. We've broken down so...

  • Sep 16, 2021

Become Your Own Arch Support

If you have ever been told that you have weak arches, need arch support, need to wear orthotics, have flat feet, have collapsed arches, tend to pro...