
Steve Madden
Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men
The Steve Madden Tabi Santori is a men's ankle-height Chelsea boot with a split tabi toe, made with a genuine leather upper, synthetic lining, padded footbed, and elastic side gore panels for slip-on entry. It is intended for everyday walking and general casual wear, with an embossed non-skid rubber lug outsole and visible welt stitching. Matching Tabi socks are sold separately under style 21214-26401.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper; synthetic lining; rubber outer sole
- Gender
- male
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Men's Tabi Chelsea boots by Steve Madden with a genuine leather upper and split-toe design.
Genuine leather upper, Tabi split toe, side elastic panels, synthetic lining, padded footbed, embossed non-skid rubber outer sole.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper; synthetic lining; rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Genuine leather upper
- Tabi split toe
- Chelsea boot silhouette
- Side elastic panels
- Slip-on entry
- Synthetic lining
- Padded footbed
- Embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- Steve Madden design
- Matching Tabi socks sold separately (style 21214-26401)
Product Insights
Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men 285 CAD US 8 to 12, starting at 8 with no smaller sizes Requires tabi or split-toe socks; matching socks sold separately Not ideal for significant bunions or hammertoes Genuine leather is not a top-grade guarantee
Verified claims
- sizing
- US 8 to 12, starting at 8 with no smaller sizes
- sizing
- Half sizes stop at 10.5; 11 and 12 are whole sizes
- fit
- Measure heel-to-longest-toe and choose larger if between sizes
- warning
- Not ideal for significant bunions or hammertoes
- comfort
- May reduce toe rubbing for narrow feet with crowded toes
- comfort
- Split-toe forefoot can feel stiffer than a single toe box
- comfort
- Outer four toes can feel cramped
- maintenance
- Debris can collect in the toe split
- care
- Requires tabi or split-toe socks; matching socks sold separately
- materials
- Leather upper, synthetic liner, leather/textile sock, rubber sole
- material
- Genuine leather is not a top-grade guarantee
- construction
- Chelsea side elastic gussets replace laces or zippers
- construction
- Tabi split-toe seam runs from the toe tip
- construction
- Thick lug rubber outsole with stitched welt
- comfort
- Padded footbed adds underfoot cushioning
- color
- Black is the only colorway
- styling
- Statement split toe with polarizing look
- use
- Ankle-height Chelsea for casual and smart-casual wear
- value
- 285 CAD buys leather, lug sole and tabi design; socks extra
- durability
- Durability hinges on leather grade and sole wear
- comparison
- More restrictive and higher-maintenance than a standard Chelsea
Product record
- Title
- Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men
- Brand
- Steve Madden
- Price
- 285 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men: Choose this if you want a black leather Chelsea boot with a distinctive Tabi split toe, tall ribbed elastic side panels for a pull-on fit, and a padded footbed over a thick embossed non-skid rubber lug sole with stitched welt detailing. The lining is synthetic, and matching Tabi socks are sold separately if you want to complete the look. Listed sizes include 8, 8.5, and 9, so it suits shoppers within that range.[1,2,3,4] | Stergis Western Boots Men: Choose this for a traditional western style in a brown suede texture, designed with a short shaft and a low stacked heel that features a wood-look finish (C54, C61, C36). These boots offer a padded footbed for comfort and include an inner-side zip closure for an easy fit, though the upper has a textured finish with visible worn highlights (C3, C38).[5,6,7] | Decanto Lace-Up Boots Men: Choose this if you want a classic lace-up ankle boot in black or brown with a genuine leather upper, cap-toe styling, and a stacked heel; sizes run from 8 to 12 in both colors. It pairs the lace-up look with an inner-side zip closure, a rear pull tab, and a padded footbed for easier everyday wear. Note that the lining and sock are textile and other materials rather than full leather, and the outer sole is listed only as other materials with a non-skid embossed finish.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A pair of black leather ankle Chelsea boots shown from a front-angled perspective; each boot has a distinct split-toe seam, elastic side panels, and thick lug rubber soles with visible welt stitching.
- Split-toe front seamProminent vertical seam running from the toe tip back toward the vamp, producing a split or 'tabi' toe with the sole cut between the two toe sections on the front-most area of each boot.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.63 · w 0.36 · h 0.29 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.48 · w 0.32 · h 0.31 (high) - Elastic side panels (gore)Vertical elastic gussets on the inner and outer ankle areas of each boot, rectangular in shape and knit-textured, replacing laces or zippers.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.38 (high) - Smooth polished leather upperUpper material appears smooth and shiny with reflective highlights consistent with polished leather or faux leather; minimal visible texture on the vamp and ankle panels.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.78 · h 0.62 (medium) - Chunky lug rubber soleThick platform-style rubber sole with deep horizontal tread grooves on the outer edge and a raised midsole; sole is slightly lighter in tone than the upper and appears matte.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.92 · h 0.22 (high) - Welt stitchingVisible stitching running along the seam where upper meets the sole, forming a continuous stitched band around the perimeter of the outsole.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.64 · w 0.84 · h 0.12 (high) - Ankle height and pull openingBoot shafts rise to ankle height with a slightly flared topline; small inward-facing opening visible at the rear of each shaft where the foot would enter.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.46 · y 0.04 · w 0.33 · h 0.46 (medium) - Pair arrangement and perspectiveTwo boots are shown as a pair with the left boot positioned slightly forward and rotated outward; image is a front-three-quarter angled view showing outer and inner sides of the boots.
Other
Studio shot on a plain light gray background with soft shadows under the soles; even studio lighting produces specular highlights on the leather and subtle reflections on the floor.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray backdrop and floor with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional studio lighting from above-left producing bright highlights on the vamp and subtle shadowing beneath the soles.
- Cast shadowsSoft-edged shadows beneath and slightly to the lower-right of the boots anchoring them to the surface.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.84 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.84 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution product photograph with sharp detail and minimal noise.
Colors
black· upper (leather)very dark charcoal· elastic side panelsdark gray· sole- Split-toe front seamProminent vertical seam running from the toe tip back toward the vamp, producing a split or 'tabi' toe with the sole cut between the two toe sections on the front-most area of each boot.
- 02

Product
Pair of black Chelsea boots shown from rear/side with one boot upright and the other on its side exposing a lug rubber sole and stitched welt.
- Upper shapeHigh-ankle Chelsea boot rear profile with a straight vertical heel counter and gently rounded topline.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.17 · w 0.28 · h 0.63 (high) - Material finishSmooth, slightly glossy leather surface on the boot upper with visible subtle shine and light reflection.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.32 · w 0.24 · h 0.44 (high) - Elastic side panelVertical ribbed elastic gore on the boot side, rectangular with visible horizontal ribbing and contrast stitching along its edge.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.20 · w 0.13 · h 0.56 (high) - Stitching detailVisible topstitching around the rear seam and along the welt area above the sole, showing a lighter thread against black leather.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.51 · w 0.22 · h 0.21 (high) - Welt and midsoleStacked midsole with a stitched welt above a chunky rubber sole; welt shows repeated stitched pattern encircling the shoe.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Lug outsole (profile)Thick lug rubber outsole with deep rectangular treads visible on the upright boot's outer edge.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Lug outsole (underside)Underside of the second boot shows a patterned lug sole with central circular cluster of raised studs and angular tread blocks.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.52 · w 0.49 · h 0.34 (high) - Sole text“STEVE MADDEN”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadowing; image crops include full view of upright boot rear and partial view of sole-facing boot.
- Background and lightingEven neutral light grey background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadow under the boots.
- Composition and cropPair arranged with one boot upright at right foreground and the other laid on its side at left midground; upper portion of image has empty space.
- Shadow and reflectionSoft shadow visible beneath both boots, no strong specular reflections besides leather sheen.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.80 · w 0.55 · h 0.15 (medium)
Colors
black· leather uppervery dark charcoal· elastic side panelmatte black· rubber sole- Upper shapeHigh-ankle Chelsea boot rear profile with a straight vertical heel counter and gently rounded topline.
- 03

Product
Side-profile of a single black ankle Chelsea-style boot showing a smooth polished leather upper, a tall elastic side panel, visible stitching at the welt, and a thick lugged rubber sole with a rectangular cutout at the arch.
- Overall silhouetteSingle ankle boot shown in right-side profile with a slightly rounded toe, straight low shaft, and flat topline.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth polished black leather upper with visible soft highlights and subtle creasing on the vamp.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.48 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - Elastic side panelTall rectangular elastic gore panel on the ankle side, matte textured knit, set into the leather with topstitching around its perimeter.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.33 (high) - Welt and stitchingVisible welt with continuous topstitching where the leather upper meets the sole, running around the perimeter above the sole.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.88 · h 0.09 (high) - Sole constructionThick black rubber lugged sole with deep rectangular tread blocks and a rectangular open cutout at the arch between heel and toe sections.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.80 · w 0.90 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.84 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Seam detailsVertical seam at the back of the heel and a short vertical seam joining the elastic panel to the vamp area.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a uniform light grey background with soft even lighting and a faint shadow under the sole.
- Background and stagingNeutral light grey seamless background filling the frame.
- Shot compositionBoot centered horizontally and placed in the lower half of the image, shown in clean side profile with full boot visible.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting producing mild highlights on the leather and a subtle diffuse shadow directly beneath the sole.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.85 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
polished black· leather uppermatte black· elastic side paneldark charcoal· rubber sole- Overall silhouetteSingle ankle boot shown in right-side profile with a slightly rounded toe, straight low shaft, and flat topline.
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4740621 | Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men - Black - 8 | CA$285.00 | Yes |
| 4740622 | Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men - Black - 8.5 | CA$285.00 | Yes |
| 4740623 | Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men - Black - 9 | CA$285.00 | Yes |
| 4740624 | Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men - Black - 9.5 | CA$285.00 | Yes |
| 4740625 | Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men - Black - 10 | CA$285.00 | Yes |
| 4740626 | Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men - Black - 10.5 | CA$285.00 | Yes |
| 4740627 | Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men - Black - 11 | CA$285.00 | Yes |
| 4740628 | Tabi Santori Chelsea Boots Men - Black - 12 | CA$285.00 | Yes |