Argyll Hose

[westy1970]

Thanks for the tip on J Higgins. They have dice hose for $60 which I can afford.

[MacMillans son]

Thanks for the tip on J Higgins. They have dice hose for $60 which I can afford.

That's great! I'm glad it worked out.

You may also want to consider some of the fancy topped hose available from other vendors as well. They tend not to be as expensive as the full Argyles, and still add a bit of flair.

We look forward to the requisite photos when they arrive.

[MacLowlife]

I'd like to echo MacMillan's Son's advice about other fancy hose. I just checked that Internet Auction Site and found several attractive options listed under SHOOTING SOCKS.

I recognize that this may frustrate some people, but I figure, if the kilt is just a garment, then kilt hose ought to just be garments, too, and I have actually worn argyle socks that are not specifically marketed as kilt hose. Much depends on the individual hose and the individual's calves, but you might get lucky. If your foot is not too large and you are a confident and secure guy, you might investigate women's knee socks.

You are absolutely right about fairly priced things sometimes not being in our budgets. Now and then, we have to suck it up and accept lower quality for a lower price, simply because we can't afford high quality and we can't wait until we have that extra cash. That famed Scot, Archie McDonald built quite an empire on lower quality for a lower price- before his crazy haired cousin Ronald took over.

[madmacs]

You might find lightly used ones on ebay if you're lucky at $50 - $100

[westy1970]

I like the shooting socks and a great price, too.

[rondo]

Well, not specifically kilt hose but Sock Dreams has hose that'll work at very reasonable prices. When my budget was tight I found many options there. Not great, mind you, but serviceable.
Rondo

[CMcG]

I'd like to echo MacMillan's Son's advice about other fancy hose. I just checked that Internet Auction Site and found several attractive options listed under SHOOTING SOCKS.
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I like the shooting socks and a great price, too.

Isn't it amazing how any clothing with the word "kilt" attached to it is more expensive? I bought a pair of shooting sock, self-tie, garter ties recently for about $12 including shipping...

The diced hose from J. Higgins are decent for the price. I was gifted a pair and I think they will last quite some time, especially considering I might wear them once or twice per years.

Finally, as others have mentioned, keep your eyes open for eBay. My lass got me a pair of almost-new, Argyle hose for around $40 with shipping.

As a grad student, I understand being on a budget. I would love being able to afford custom knit hose but that is just a dream for me right now. Until then, I'll have to keep digging for bargains!