When the temperature rises, most people start thinking about shorts, cold drinks and finding the nearest bit of shade. Your feet, however, tend to be forgotten.
Linen gives your feet some breathing room.
Lightweight, breathable and naturally comfortable, linen has been helping people stay cool for thousands of years. So if you're wondering why we've chosen it for some of our favourite summer styles, here's everything you need to know.
A Fabric That's Stood the Test of Time
Linen isn't anything new. In fact, it's one of the oldest textiles in the world.
Made from the fibres of the flax plant, linen has been used for over 10,000 years. Ancient Egyptians wore it to cope with the desert heat, while cultures across Europe have relied on it for centuries thanks to its strength, comfort and cooling properties.
Trends have come and gone, but linen has continuously kept people comfortable when it's warm.
Why Linen Keeps You Cool
There's a reason linen shirts appear every summer.
The natural fibres allow air to circulate far more easily than many synthetic materials, helping heat escape rather than trapping it around your feet. That means less overheating and a fresher feeling, even on the hottest days.
Linen also absorbs moisture without feeling damp, helping manage sweat while drying quickly. Whether you're wandering around a seaside town, heading to the pub garden or spending the day exploring somewhere new, your feet stay more comfortable for longer.
Comfort That Gets Better with Time
One of the things people love most about linen is that it softens with wear.
Rather than wearing out, it gradually becomes more comfortable the more you wear it. Every walk, weekend away and lazy Sunday helps the fabric relax, creating a shoe that feels even better than the day you first slipped it on.
The Perfect Match for Summer
At KickBack, we're all about making shoes that help you enjoy doing more of what you love (or less, if relaxing is more your thing).
Our linen styles combine the cooling benefits of natural flax fibres with our signature super-lightweight construction, flexible soles and feel-good comfort. The result is a shoe that feels just as at home on holiday as it does having drinks with your mates in the pub garden.
Keep Your Cool
Summer footwear shouldn't leave your feet counting down until you get home.
If you're after something breathable, lightweight and effortlessly comfortable, linen is hard to beat. It's been helping people stay cool for thousands of years, and it's still one of the smartest choices you can make when the sun comes out.
Slip on a pair of KickBack linen shoes, head outside and let your feet enjoy summer as much as the rest of you.
Men's Linen Shoes
Women's Linen Shoes