Hose Toppers

[Chas]

When X Markers get together, we of course discuss kilts and all things kilting. There was no exception last month up in Dumfries. At some point during a kilt basting master-class, I mentioned to Steve Ashton that Argyle hose were going to cost a fortune as I need a pair for each kilt. He said 'Why not give BigMikey's Hose Toppers a go before spending out on expensive hose'.

So, when I got back to Norfolk, I contacted BigMikey. He lives on one side of the world and I live on the other, so there was always a 12 hour delay in passing information. In spite of this the deal was done in next to no time at all. BigMikey gave me a time frame of two weeks but he had a family event suddenly and pulled out all the stops. From first PM to him to when the Hose Toppers were in my hands - 8 days. You don't get that kind of service from most retailers.

I didn't really know what to expect, but I certainly got more than I dreamt of.

Best we have a picture:



I told Mike the tartan was 'Flower of Scotland', we agreed a colour swatch and I left the design to him. That picture doesn't give a proper perspective, so lets have another picture:



Just look how thick they are! They would bulk up anybody's legs!

Time for some posed pictures of the Toppers:



Note how well BigMikey has matched the colours.



And a couple of pictures of them in action at the Harpenden Highland Gathering:



Me with a gentleman from Serbia (I'm the one in the kilt). He kept on asking "Do they do this every weekend?".



This is Peter from Kenya.

Conclusion:

I have two pairs of hose that would match this kilt, with the Hose Toppers, my options have increased to four.

Do they do the job - YES
Do they match the Kilt - YES
Was delivery fast - Oh YES
Will I be buying more - Oh YES I will

Hose Toppers add a bit of bling to any outfit for very little cost - an easy way of lifting your dress without the expense. Finally, but not leastly BigMikey is one of our own. If we can support his efforts, we should.

Regards

Chas

[JolyStNicholas]

Those are grand indeed. Ya did well laddie!

[Danny the Who]

I agree that Big Mikey's service is absolutely amazing. I ordered some hose toppers to match my tartan and now, just one day later, they are completed and in the post to me. Wow!

Here they are...

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His traditional garter ties are also just great. I cannot recommend him too much!