I've been overweight since my teens; I've also been a very avid walker and hiker since high school. As a result, my legs are pretty beefy; as one friend puts it, I don't have calves so much as full-grown steers.

I am considering getting a more traditional kilt, and of course that would go with a more traditional outfit than the UK, Birkenstocks and t-shirt that have become my usual weekend wear. My first concern is with finding hose that will fit; the second is that socks which go much past my ankle usually become too stretched out to use after a few wearings. I like the look, but can't afford to buy hose that needs to be replaced constantly. Any suggestions?