{"product_id":"originals-fine-rib-socks-army","title":"Originals Fine Rib Socks Army","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .dq-desc { font-family: inherit; color: inherit; max-width: 680px; }\n  .dq-desc h1 { font-size: 1.25em; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 .75em; line-height: 1.3; }\n  .dq-desc p  { margin: 0 0 1em; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .dq-desc ul { margin: 0 0 1em; padding-left: 1.25em; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .dq-desc li { margin-bottom: .25em; }\n  .dq-desc a  { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; }\n  .dq-accordion { border-top: 1px solid #d6d6d6; margin-top: 1.5em; }\n  .dq-accordion details { border-bottom: 1px solid #d6d6d6; }\n  .dq-accordion summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: .85em 1.5em .85em 0; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95em; letter-spacing: .02em; text-transform: uppercase; position: relative; user-select: none; }\n  .dq-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .dq-accordion summary::after { content: '+'; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: 300; transition: transform .2s; }\n  .dq-accordion details[open] summary::after { content: '−'; }\n  .dq-accordion .dq-panel { padding: .25em 0 1.25em; font-size: .95em; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .dq-accordion .dq-panel ul { padding-left: 1.25em; }\n  .dq-accordion .dq-panel li { margin-bottom: .3em; }\n  .dq-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4em; margin: .75em 0 0; }\n  .dq-pill { display: inline-block; padding: .25em .65em; border: 1px solid #888; border-radius: 2em; font-size: .82em; letter-spacing: .02em; white-space: nowrap; }\n  .dq-faq-q { font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 .3em; }\n  .dq-faq-a { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"dq-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003eOriginals Fine Rib Socks — Army Green\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eArmy green is the one colour that genuinely works everywhere. With black shoes, brown leather, white sneakers, tan boots — it never looks wrong, and it always looks considered. Not a neutral exactly, but it behaves like one: the quiet visual upgrade that makes any outfit look more deliberate without drawing attention to itself. Knitted since 2011 from \u003cstrong\u003eOEKO-TEX certified organic combed cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003e200-needle machines\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-linked toe seam\u003c\/strong\u003e closed by hand. Designed in Copenhagen. Crafted in Istanbul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dq-accordion\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eColour \u0026amp; Styling\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dq-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eArmy green — also called khaki green, olive, or military green depending on the context — occupies a unique position in menswear. It is darker and more complex than olive, less yellow-toned than khaki, and more interesting than any true neutral. The result is a colour that reads as earthy and grounded without being loud, making it one of the few non-neutral shades that genuinely pairs with almost every shoe colour and trouser type in a modern wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eUnlike \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/solid-color-socks\/products\/originals-fine-rib-socks-forest-green\"\u003eforest green\u003c\/a\u003e, which is richer and better suited to formal brown leather pairings, army green leans more casual and streetwear-adjacent — strongest with chinos, cargo trousers, denim, and workwear-inspired outfits. It is the sock version of a field jacket: utilitarian in origin, elevated in execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest footwear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWhite or off-white sneakers — army green is one of the strongest sock colours with clean trainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBrown leather boots and Chelsea boots — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/blogs\/news\/best-socks-for-boots-chelsea-chukka-derby\"\u003esocks for boots guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTan suede desert boots and chukkas\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBlack leather shoes and loafers — the contrast reads as intentional\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eChunky sneakers — pairs naturally with the Athletique Classique silhouette too\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest trousers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive or khaki chinos · Cargo trousers · Raw or dark denim · Camel or tan wool trousers · Grey workwear\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDress codes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"dq-pills\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"dq-pill\"\u003eSmart casual\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"dq-pill\"\u003eCasual\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"dq-pill\"\u003eBusiness casual\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"dq-pill\"\u003eStreetwear\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:.85em;\"\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/blogs\/news\/what-color-socks-to-wear-with-white-sneakers\"\u003eWhat colour socks to wear with white sneakers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/blogs\/news\/what-color-socks-to-wear-with-brown-loafers\"\u003eWhat colour socks to wear with brown loafers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/blogs\/news\/best-socks-for-boots-chelsea-chukka-derby\"\u003eBest socks for boots — Chelsea, Chukka, Derby →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/blogs\/news\/best-organic-cotton-socks-for-men-2026-buyers-guide\"\u003eOrganic cotton socks buyer's guide 2026 →\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dq-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75% organic combed cotton · 23% polyamide · 2% elastane\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200-needle fine-rib knit — approximately twice the density of standard mass-market socks\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-linked — closed by hand, virtually seamless against the foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/blogs\/news\/oeko-tex-explained-what-it-means-for-socks\"\u003eOEKO-TEX Standard 100\u003c\/a\u003e — every component tested, including the army green dye\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-calf \/ traditional crew shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-washed and steamed — comfortable from the first wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU 41–46 — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/blogs\/news\/size-guide-democratique-socks-eur-41-46\"\u003esize guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed in Copenhagen, Est. 2011 · Crafted in Istanbul\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/pages\/sustainability\"\u003eOur sustainability practices →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dq-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWash inside out at 30°C \/ 86°F — preserves colour depth and prevents fading\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWash before first wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAir dry — do not tumble dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWash with other dark or earthy colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDo not bleach or iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/pages\/care-and-wash-guide\"\u003eFull sock care guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eFAQ\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dq-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between army green socks and olive or khaki socks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-a\"\u003eThe terms are often used interchangeably but describe slightly different shades. Olive is typically yellower and warmer; khaki is lighter and more beige-adjacent. Army green — as used in these socks — is a medium-dark, cool-toned military green that sits between the two: darker than olive, more saturated than khaki. It is closer to a NATO or field green and reads as more contemporary and versatile in modern menswear contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between army green socks and forest green socks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-a\"\u003eBoth are green, but they serve different wardrobe contexts. Army green is a mid-toned, utilitarian shade that leans casual and streetwear-adjacent — strongest with sneakers, boots, chinos, and denim. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/solid-color-socks\/products\/originals-fine-rib-socks-forest-green\"\u003eForest green\u003c\/a\u003e is deeper and richer, more formal-capable, and pairs most naturally with brown leather dress shoes and smart casual outfits. Army green is the everyday choice; forest green is the considered one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-q\"\u003eWhat shoes work best with army green socks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-a\"\u003eArmy green is unusually flexible across shoe colours. It is one of the strongest sock choices with white sneakers, where the earthy tone creates a grounded contrast. It also works with brown leather boots and tan suede, where it blends into a warm earth-tone palette. Against black shoes it reads as a deliberate contrast rather than a mismatch. This cross-compatibility is what makes army green closer to a neutral than any other colour in the Originals Fine Rib range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-q\"\u003eAre army green socks appropriate for smart casual or business casual outfits?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-a\"\u003eYes — army green works well in smart casual and business casual contexts, particularly with chinos, tailored trousers in neutral tones, and loafers or clean leather shoes. It is less formal than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/solid-color-socks\/products\/originals-fine-rib-socks-navy\"\u003enavy\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/solid-color-socks\/products\/originals-fine-rib-socks-black\"\u003eblack\u003c\/a\u003e and better suited to relaxed professional environments than boardroom settings. For stricter business formal dress codes, navy or black is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-q\"\u003eAre these socks organic and certified?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Made from 75% organic combed cotton, 23% polyamide, and 2% elastane. The cotton is certified organic, grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. The finished sock — including the army green dye — carries \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/blogs\/news\/oeko-tex-explained-what-it-means-for-socks\"\u003eOEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification\u003c\/a\u003e, confirming every component has been independently tested and verified free of harmful substances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is a 200-needle sock and why does it matter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-a\"\u003eNeedle count refers to the number of needles on the knitting machine — more needles means finer, denser fabric. Standard mass-market socks are typically knitted on 100–120 needle machines. These are knitted on 200-needle machines, producing approximately twice the stitch density. The result is a smoother, finer surface with less bulk inside a shoe, better shape retention after washing, and a longer functional lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-q\"\u003eCan I buy these as part of a multipack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-a\"\u003eYes — purchasing 10 or more products unlocks a 15% discount. Army green pairs naturally with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/solid-color-socks\/products\/originals-fine-rib-socks-forest-green\"\u003eforest green\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/solid-color-socks\/products\/originals-fine-rib-socks-navy\"\u003enavy\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/solid-color-socks\/products\/originals-fine-rib-socks-black\"\u003eblack\u003c\/a\u003e for a versatile everyday rotation. See all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/save-on-packs\"\u003ecurated multipacks →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-q\"\u003eDo you ship army green socks internationally?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dq-faq-a\"\u003eYes — worldwide, with free shipping above 75€ \/ 75£ \/ 100 USD \/ 400 DKK. 99.2% of orders ship the same day. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/pages\/shipping-costs-taxes-and-duties\"\u003eFull shipping information →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eExplore More\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dq-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/army-green-socks\"\u003eAll army green socks →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/green-socks\"\u003eAll green socks →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/solid-color-socks\"\u003eAll solid colour socks →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/dress-socks\"\u003eAll dress socks →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/originals-socks\"\u003eFull Originals range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/solid-color-socks\/products\/originals-fine-rib-socks-forest-green\"\u003eRicher green for brown leather — Forest Green →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/solid-color-socks\/products\/originals-fine-rib-socks-navy\"\u003eThe formal neutral — Navy →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/solid-color-socks\/products\/originals-fine-rib-socks-black\"\u003eThe foundation — Black →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/athletique-classique-socks\"\u003eWant a chunkier sock for sneakers? Athletique Classique →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/relax-collection\"\u003eHeavy knitted socks — Relax Collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/collections\/save-on-packs\"\u003eCurated multipacks →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Democratique Socks","offers":[{"title":"41-46","offer_id":37422464958626,"sku":"DS1006-ARM-4146","price":60.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8939\/8178\/files\/DS1006-ARM-Originals_Fine_Rib_Socks_Army-removebg_9b7666f9-0876-44b1-ab59-9b6b25dfb22d.jpg?v=1773563837","url":"https:\/\/democratiquesocks.com\/sv\/products\/originals-fine-rib-socks-army","provider":"Democratique Socks - Premium Socks Designed in Denmark","version":"1.0","type":"link"}