Yes, it does take a bit of a leap to wear the Spartan. I admit it.

But that leap is well worth it, in my estimation. I was in a meeting with Steven this AM and he was wiggling around in his well-worn black Workman's - a distinctly comfortable garment. It was hot and the air just doesn't move well around the Utilikilts World Domination Headquarters. He complained that he "wished he had his Spartan on today".

If I had two nickels to rub together I would get one of the new black ones. (I have a crimson prototype that is fine for around the house, but is really just an unfinished hack.)

This weekend at Vancouver Pride, Gustav wore his crimson Spartan 2 almost exclusively.


I think the leap comes in when you consider the fabric. All the other Utilikilts are undeniably masculine. Even the 100% cotton of the Survival is 12oz fabric, which is some hearty hearty stuff.

When you get to the flowing lightweight fabric of the Spartan, though, the masculinity has to come from inside. And that takes a lot of confidence.

As is true with *any* kilt, "If ya got the rocks to wear it well, then nobody's gonna question it."

The Spartan just makes the size of your rocks all the more evident! (Sorry... I couldn't resist!)