Athletique Classique Clean Stripes Organic Cotton Clear White / Grass Green
Athletique Classique Clean Stripes Organic Cotton Clear White / Grass Green
Athletique Classique Clean Stripes — Clear White / Grass Green
Grass Green is the boldest green in the Athletique Classique range — vivid, energetic, and completely unambiguous. On a Clear White ground, the stripe reads as pure spring-summer signal: the colour of freshly cut grass, of vintage tennis balls, of the green backdrop the product is photographed against. A man mid-jump in white sneakers and navy shorts. That is the outfit and that is the intention. 82% organic combed cotton, 200-needle heavy-rib knit, OEKO-TEX certified. Designed in Copenhagen.
Colour & Styling
Grass Green on Clear White is the most vivid Clean Stripes colourway — high energy, no ambiguity. Where Forest Green is warm and earthy and works quietly in the background, Grass Green is present and deliberate. It is the sock for the outfit that is already minimal enough to let one thing be noticed — and that one thing is the green stripe above the white shoe.
The styling rule for vivid stripe socks is consistent: one statement, everything else quiet. Dark denim, a plain grey or white upper, white leather sneakers. The sock is the accent. Keep the rest of the outfit simple enough that the green reads as intentional rather than accidental. The product image shows the framework precisely: grey sweatshirt, navy shorts, white sneakers, green sock above the cuff. Clean, considered, active.
Best footwear:
- White leather sneakers — the definitive pairing; the white ground of the sock continues into the shoe, letting the green stripe float above as pure colour — see sneaker guide →
- Chunky sneakers (New Balance 990, ASICS Gel series) — the heavier sock construction suits more shoe volume
- Low-profile canvas and vintage court shoes
- Tan leather and suede loafers in casual contexts — see loafer guide →
Best trousers: Dark indigo denim — the definitive base · Navy shorts · White and off-white chinos · Cropped cotton trousers · Any trouser where the sock will be visible at the ankle
How Grass Green differs from Forest Green in the Clean Stripes range:
Forest Green (available in the Navy / Black / Forest Green 3-pack) is a deep, warm, earthy green that reads as restrained and formal-capable. Grass Green is a vivid, bright, energetic green — the sport-forward, high-visibility choice best suited to casual and weekend dressing. Both are on Clear White, but Forest Green reads as considered and grounded while Grass Green reads as bold and active.
What colour socks to wear with white sneakers →
Organic cotton socks buyer's guide 2026 →
Specifications
- Construction: Athletique Classique Clean Stripes — DS1528
- Colour: Clear White ground · Grass Green stripe band at cuff
- Composition: 82% organic combed cotton · 15% polyamide · 3% elastane
- Needle count: 200-needle heavy-rib knit — heavier and chunkier than the Fine Rib range
- Toe: Hand-linked — closed by hand, virtually seamless against the foot
- Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — every component tested, including both the green and white elements
- Length: Crew — mid-calf, holds shape at the upper calf throughout the day
- Finish: Pre-washed and steamed — comfortable from the first wear
- Sizes: EU 41–46 — size guide →
- Origin: Designed in Copenhagen, Est. 2011 · Crafted in Istanbul
- Sustainability: Our sustainability practices →
Care Guide
- Wash inside out at 30°C / 86°F — preserves both the Grass Green vibrancy and the white ground
- Wash before first wear
- Air dry — do not tumble dry
- Wash with lights or similar bright mid-tones — the white ground requires washing away from heavy darks that may transfer
- Do not bleach or iron
Full sock care guide →
FAQ
What is the Athletique Classique — how is it different from the Originals Fine Rib?
Two completely different socks for different wardrobe occasions. The Originals Fine Rib (DS1006) is a thin 200-needle dress sock — 75% organic combed cotton, smooth, for dress shoes and formal contexts. The Athletique Classique (DS1528) is a heavier, chunkier crew sock — 82% organic combed cotton in a heavy-rib construction, built to be worn visibly above the shoe. For dress shoes and business formal, choose the Fine Rib. For sneakers, loafers, and any outfit where the sock is deliberately visible, the Athletique Classique is the right choice.
How is Grass Green different from Forest Green?
They are from opposite ends of the green register. Forest Green (in the Fine Rib solid range and the darker Clean Stripes 3-pack) is a warm, deep, muted earthy green — restrained, formal-capable, and works quietly in a grey-and-brown wardrobe. Grass Green is a vivid, bright, energetic green — the colour of fresh grass and vintage tennis balls. On a white ground, Grass Green reads as bold and spring-forward; Forest Green reads as considered and grounded.
What does "Clean Stripes" mean?
Clean Stripes is the specific Athletique Classique pattern used in this line: a Clear White ground with a defined band of coloured stripes at the cuff, using varied stripe widths within the band. Two colours only — white ground, one coloured stripe — kept simple and easy to pair.
Can women wear these socks?
Yes — the Athletique Classique is unisex. EU 41–46 fits most men and larger women's sizes. Also available in EU 36–40 — see the full Athletique Classique collection →
Do you ship internationally?
Yes — worldwide, with free shipping above 75€ / 75£ / 100 USD / 400 DKK. 99.2% of orders ship the same day. Full shipping information →
Explore More
- 3-pack: Grass Green + Red Moon + Henri Blue — save 7% →
- 6-pack: all Clean Stripes colourways — save 7% →
- Darker Clean Stripes 3-pack — Navy, Black, Forest Green →
- Full Athletique Classique collection →
- All striped crew socks →
- Fine Rib Grass Green — the solid dress version →
- For dress shoes — Originals Fine Rib →