I am very happy with my tabi boots, it does take a while to get used to them though. I use them all the time for basically sneaking up on people and playing with my friends. If you wear them outside you sort of get the feeling that you're bear-footed, and you might feel kind of weird, but also when I wear them all of my friends think they're cool and want to try them on. All and all if you're into ninjutsu or ninjas period then you'll love them! But I think you should get the longer ones, just because they are original and they look cooler!