Kilt hose observations

[beloitpiper]

So I've noticed something while looking through photos both here and online. Actually, this applies pretty well to the real world too. Guys will have a new kilt outfit, say a Prince Charlie set or something like that. They look good, everything is where it needs to be, and they're obviously proud of the kilt. That's all fine, but one thing never sits right with me.

Kilt hose.

There are far too many pairs of cheap kilt hose in the world. And it's one of the most noticeable things in a kilt outfit. You know the kind I'm talking about. The all white kilt hose that are almost see through and the turn-down on the top only just covers the flashes garter.

Cheap kilt hose really brings down an outfit, in my opinion, and if people only invested another $5 or $10 in their kilt hose, I think the outfit altogether would look much better. I always look for thickness in kilt hose. Sport Kilt's regular hose might be great for athletes, but they're thin, almost see-through when stretched, and the turn-down on top is pathetic. BUT, for just $6 more dollars you can get the "premium" kilt hose, which look much better. Here's a comparison of the two.

Notice how the turn down on the top is longer, the ribbing makes the hose look thicker, and it comes in COLORS. Guys shouldn't be afraid of colored kilt hose. But mind you, those two photos are just to make my point. There's MUCH better hose out there.

Anyway, just my two cents. And, if I may, I have to say that Steve's Heritage Hose from Freedom Kilts are top notch. The gray ones I bought are easily my most-worn kilt hose. I'd really love some Balmoral hose from the Scottish Tartans Museum, but unfortunately, they're a bit beyond my price range.

[Big Mikey]

I heartily agree, three pairs of Heritage Hose in my collection.

[McNulty]

A good set of hose can make or break an outfit> the second place a person lokks when you are wearing a kilt is at your hose> i spend more time trying to match my hose with my kilt than with the shirt i"m going to wear> if the hose look cheap the whole set doesn"t go> i get my hose from irishkilts>net> the pipe hose are bigger at the top and fit my rather large calf well> there are some pictures from someone on another thread> spend the couple of extra bucks and get good hose< cripes we just spent a lot for the kilt why not good or better hose?
nulty

[Jack Daw]

Yeah, those Heritage Hose look pretty good!

[Darkislander]

I would agree. Almost as important though is how they are worn.

[Mael Coluim]

Think I need to thin out my hose drawer.

[Abax]

And, if I may, I have to say that Steve's Heritage Hose from Freedom Kilts are top notch. The gray ones I bought are easily my most-worn kilt hose. I'd really love some Balmoral hose from the Scottish Tartans Museum, but unfortunately, they're a bit beyond my price range.

Quality costs money and how you value each and balance the two - in the form of kilt hose or any other article of visible clothing - will be on display.

Abax

[string]

Gotta love a good pair of socks. I favor handknit ones myself.

[Riverkilt]

That's why I became a Lewis hose junkie...from STM...more, but worth it for sure. Thick, and with a good turn down. Which reminds me...I need a few more colors....

Ron

[pipesndrumsnun]

How true!