Differences in Kilt Hose

**jthk** · 8th April 19, 09:12 AM

Thanks! When my rural western Massachusetts summer heats up, I wear my Bedrock sandals or -- at most -- the Medieval Moccasins. I try to keep my Palladium/Dr Martens boot habit up for as long as possible but my comfort comes before my looks.

Best.

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

No hose works best in the heat.

I wear kilt hose when its cool enough to, go without when it warms up.

Sandals come out too. Freedom AND comfort!

**Tobinn** · 8th April 19, 10:03 AM

Once it gets up into the 80s I go with solid calf-length socks scrunshed down a bit. Cooler than that I've found that cotton hose (I got several pair from sockdreams but there are other providers - USAK has cotton kilt hose added to their inventory relatively recently) works well and save the wool kilt hose for 70s and cooler.

**jthk** · 8th April 19, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Tobinn

Once it gets up into the 80s I go with solid calf-length socks scrunshed down a bit. Cooler than that I've found that cotton hose (I got several pair from sockdreams but there are other providers - USAK has cotton kilt hose added to their inventory relatively recently) works well and save the wool kilt hose for 70s and cooler.

Thanks! I wonder how the merino wool (not heavy wool) kilt hose would fare against the cotton?

**javankrona** · 8th April 19, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by tokareva

I would NOT recommend Amazon for HOC socks, even though I have previously bought at least seven pairs of socks and several garter ties there. At least twice they sent me the wrong color garters but they were close so I didn't complain. One pair of socks came in too tight and too long, as if the same amount of material was in the sock but just in the wrong place.

After quite a while and hearing another person complain about the same Ancient blue color being too tight also, I contacted them and they said send them back. I mailed them back and tracking said they received them, but can't get them to respond to messages now. If they weren't going to exchange or refund fine, but what makes me mad is I spent additional money on shipping for nothing. Great service.... NOT!

I think HOC gives a nice discount for using watchuseek promo code also, probably pays for shipping.

I recently visited the Scottish Tartan Museum in Franklin, NC. In their shop, they had quite a large selection of HoC hose and garter ties. Prices there were very reasonable and I’m sure I’d have saved quite a bit in shipping as I had also just prior, bought a pair of hose from HoC.

**huntgathergrow** · 10th April 19, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by tokareva

I would NOT recommend Amazon for HOC socks, even though I have previously bought at least seven pairs of socks and several garter ties there. At least twice they sent me the wrong color garters but they were close so I didn't complain. One pair of socks came in too tight and too long, as if the same amount of material was in the sock but just in the wrong place.

After quite a while and hearing another person complain about the same Ancient blue color being too tight also, I contacted them and they said send them back. I mailed them back and tracking said they received them, but can't get them to respond to messages now. If they weren't going to exchange or refund fine, but what makes me mad is I spent additional money on shipping for nothing. Great service.... NOT!

I think HOC gives a nice discount for using watchuseek promo code also, probably pays for shipping.

I've made sure that the seller on Amazon was New House Highland (Matt Newsome's shop) and I have no complaints so far. Hopefully that continues to be the case.

For others reading this, also keep in mind that Rocky and crew at USA Kilts can probably order any HoC items you're looking for. And if you're in Canada, Freedom Kilts may be your best option.

**Highland Logan** · 10th April 19, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by huntgathergrow

I've made sure that the seller on Amazon was New House Highland (Matt Newsome's shop) and I have no complaints so far. Hopefully that continues to be the case.

For others reading this, also keep in mind that Rocky and crew at USA Kilts can probably order any HoC items you're looking for. And if you're in Canada, Freedom Kilts may be your best option.

I just got some HoC hose from Matt @ New House Highland, and I'm in Canada. It was fast, well priced, and arrived without issue. Canadians will have no issues supporting Matt and New House Highland, with their business.

Frank