Navy on white is the stripe that started the Athletique Classique aesthetic — the reference to classic European tennis socks, to Wimbledon prep, to the particular kind of considered sport style that belongs equally in a locker room and at a Sunday lunch. It is cooler and more contained than Henri Blue, darker and more formal than any of the coloured stripe options, and cleaner in its graphic weight than black on white. The most versatile stripe in the range by the widest margin.

Best footwear:

• White leather sneakers — the white ground connects; the navy stripe reads as considered and clean above — see sneaker guide →
• Penny loafers and horsebit loafers — navy on white is the classic loafer sock — see loafer guide →
• Chunky sneakers (New Balance 990, ASICS, Salomon)
• Classic court shoes (Adidas Stan Smith, Onitsuka Tiger)
• Tan suede Chelsea and chukka boots — see boots guide →

Best trousers: Dark indigo denim · White and off-white chinos · Navy trousers · Beige and camel chinos · Cropped tailored trousers · Shorts · Grey wool in smart casual contexts

How Navy differs from Henri Blue in the Clean Stripes range:
Henri Blue is lighter, warmer, and more vivid — the sport-heritage blue. Navy is darker, cooler, and more contained — the classic stripe. Henri Blue is in the vivid 3-pack; Navy is in the restrained 3-pack.

The product SKU name is "New Blue" — an internal Democratique colour reference for a clean, classic navy. In editorial copy and across the pack descriptions, this colourway is simply called Navy, which is the most accurate description of the tone: a traditional dark blue, cool in character, the foundational blue of the Clean Stripes range.

It is distinct from Henri Blue (lighter, warmer, sport-heritage mid-blue) and from the Fine Rib solid Navy (thinner dress sock, different construction and occasion entirely).

• Construction: Athletique Classique Clean Stripes — DS1528
• Colour: Clear White ground · Navy (New Blue) stripe band at cuff
• Composition: 82% organic combed cotton · 15% polyamide · 3% elastane
• Needle count: 200-needle heavy-rib knit
• Toe: Hand-linked — closed by hand, virtually seamless against the foot
• Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100
• 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 →

• Wash inside out at 30°C / 86°F
• Wash before first wear
• Air dry — do not tumble dry
• Wash with darks or similar mid-tones — navy can transfer onto very light fabrics
• Do not bleach or iron

Full sock care guide →

What is "New Blue" — is this a navy sock?

Yes — "New Blue" is the internal SKU name for what is editorially called Navy. It is a clean, classic dark blue — the traditional navy that has been the foundation stripe in sport-heritage sock design for decades.

What is the difference between Navy and Henri Blue in the Clean Stripes range?

Navy is darker, cooler, and more contained — the classic, traditional blue. Henri Blue is lighter, warmer, and more vivid — the sport-heritage blue named after Henri Leconte. Navy is in the restrained 3-pack; Henri Blue is in the vivid 3-pack.

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 →

• 3-pack: Navy + Black + Forest Green — save 7% →
• 6-pack: all Clean Stripes colourways — save 7% →
• Sport-heritage blue — Henri Blue Clean Stripes →
• Full Athletique Classique collection →
• Fine Rib Navy — the solid dress sock version →
• For dress shoes — Originals Fine Rib →