DURABLE kilt hose

[Cavebear58]

Can anyone recommend a good source for durable kilt hose for everyday wear? I seem to go through mine very quickly - some pairs even only last a couple of wearings before they are pilled to bits and have too many holes. Maybe I have just been unlucky but the ones I get all seem to be very poor quality.

Many thanks
Graham.

[beloitpiper]

Try wearing ankle-socks under your kilt hose. That's what my pipe band does.

[auld argonian]

Try wearing ankle-socks under your kilt hose. That's what my pipe band does.

When I started running cross-country back in high school (They had high school way back then? Yes, children...but we were only allowed to speak Latin.) I was told to wear a slippery synthetic material sock under the wool sweatsock to prevent blisters. Back then the socks were Ban-Lon but now I'm sure that there must be a better, more breathe-able material available.

I'd also check your shoe size...no joke. Not every manufacturer's size nine is the same and I've bought shoes based on the marked size only to find them a bit snug or a bit loose and both extremes can cause more wear and tear on the socks. Needless to say, these days I'm always careful to try them on rather thoroughly before I buy them. Actually, I've found the Euro size to be a better measure than the US size.

Best of luck resolving this...it's annoying to have things wear out prematurely.

Best

AA

[Larry124]

Try wearing ankle-socks under your kilt hose. That's what my pipe band does.

That is what I do also.

[Tattoo Bradley]

You need to have a looksie here:

http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/hose_lewis.htm

[Southern Breeze]

I use soccer socks for most of my daily wear. The kilt hose is saved for when I want to dress things up a bit.

[Carolina Kiltman]

For everyday wear, you might want to try some knee-length athletic hose, such as rugby and soccer players wear. They can be had rather cheaply, less than $10.00/pr, and should last. I have also had good luck buying from Sport Kilt, not wool, but very durable, and no pilling at least for me. Good luck in your search.

[Carolina Kiltman]

SB You beat me to it! Just proves that Great Minds think alike!

[Bugbear]

You need to have a looksie here:

http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/hose_lewis.htm

Ah, the Lewis kilt hose...

Someday, hopefully soon, I will have a brown pair for my daywear outfit... instead of the chream hose. It will be worth it too.

[McMurdo]

I wear a kilt on a daily basis and I must say I agree with Brad, the Hawick Hose Lewis line are the most comfortable hose for everyday wear, and they look great I would recommend them to anyone.