On even the hottest summer mornings, when the news reminds us to “beware of heatstroke,” we dreamed of a pair of cool, five-toe socks that you could slip on with ease. We also wanted to create an improved version made entirely from linen—for those who truly love this crisp, refreshing fiber. That’s how Ashi no Hadagi 100% Linen came to life.

Linen is a wonderfully breezy material with a distinctive crisp texture, but its strength can also be a challenge: the fibers are stiff and prone to snapping during production, making it a difficult yarn to work with. After our first flat-style linen toe socks, we received many requests to bring them back. But personally, I found the fabric a bit too firm and thick—especially for peak summer heat. For a while, we hesitated to re-produce it.

Still, the voices of customers wanting “100% linen” stayed with us. So we went back to the drawing board, rethinking everything to make a lighter, more breathable linen sock that you’d want to wear every day.

Most socks are knitted together with elastic threads like polyurethane or nylon to ensure stretch. That’s standard, because wearing a sock that feels like a sweater isn’t very practical. But this time, we deliberately chose to remove all elastic yarn. The result was a fabric with gentle gaps and an airy lightness we didn’t expect. It no longer felt like a “knitted sock,” but more like “a sock made from fabric.”

The ankle is gently supported by a band of plain-woven linen and soft elastic. Because it's so light, the shape has a softly rounded, charming silhouette.

Linen naturally excels at absorbing and releasing moisture. It wicks away sweat and toxins from the soles of your feet and helps release excess heat—keeping your feet in a comfortable, balanced state. From a sustainability standpoint, flax (the plant linen is made from) grows quickly and requires little water, making it a low-impact, biodegradable, earth-friendly material.

Hold this sock up to the light and you’ll see your fingers through it—it's that thin and breathable. Please enjoy the comfort of Ashi no Hadagi 100% Linen, perfect for summer.

Available this season in two colors: Amber Yellow and Black.

Material: 100% Linen
Size: M (23–25 cm), with heel / no elastic yarn
 ¥1,600 (tax excluded)

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