Hose up....hose down

[Kilted KT]

boots - hose up or down.
low shoes - hose up
sandals - I don't wear them.

for really tall boots, I always wear them down.

[starbkjrus]

Robin,

I think you're right -- you're hopeless.

[auld argonian]

I don't wear sandals...never have. As far as wearing thm with a kilt...personally...don't like the look at all.

It's pushing 100 F here in Chicago today and I'm wearing a USAK casual...socks (or hose...I just can't call them hose...) are wool...I think that that's part of the trick to wearing socks in this kind of weather...I've been wearing wool socks almost exclusively for years and they are always comfy no matter what the weather. I've found some Wigwam brand merino wool socks that are fantastic for everyday wear and the Bridgedale over the knee socks that I have are like 90% wool...scroonch those babies down and you're still fine with boots on.

Best

AA

[Scottish Chi]

It's up in the high 90's or 100 with the usual 90+ humidity in my area. In the summer I am almost always in sandals though not always kilted.

Although it may have been posted in the past could any of the historians enlighten me on how the feet were covered long ago other than running around bare footed? For sure they didn't have Dr Martens or hiking boots.

Cheers! Bill

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I posted some thoughts on the socks up/socks down issue in my blog a while back:
http://blog.albanach.org/2006/04/new...ock-style.html

I, too, think that to pull this look off requires a boot of some type. It's a visual thing. Also, this is definitely a casual look. Not for formal wear.

As for me, I consider myself a kilt traditionalists and on a hot day in the summer, and I am dressing casually, I will wear sandals in a heartbeat. Nothing wrong with it. Again, this is for casual wear only. With a t-shirt, polo shirt, or a casual short sleeve button shirt.

Highlanders were known historically for going bare-legged after all!

One of my favorite MacIan prints, the MacQuarrie, shows the figure in mid-calf boots and no hose!
http://albanach.org/macquarrie/MacQ.jpg

Aye,
Matt

[Kilted KT]

I would like to ammend my previous statement..

I don't wear flip-flops ( or thongs in some areas). A decent leather sandal would work well ( like some that birkenstock or sketchers put out)

but those foam flip-flops...I just can't stand them..

[mrpharr]

I wore my Craig Tank to Church this am with hose and low shoes. I could because, it was the right thing for the environment. Played a little futball today and the heat index was 105 F. If i was to be out and about sandals or flips, no hose. It is just too hot here. I see others agree that live in the Southwest of the States. It is just a matter of survival.
steve

[Nick]

When I wear hose, I wear them up. I tried the down look, didn't like it on me. If I don't want the warmth or look of the hose, I wear low socks. I also always wear hiking boots unless I'm dressing up, and when I'm dressed up I'm invariably wearing the kilt hose.

[The Frumious B.]

I'm glad to see that someone with some experience has authorized the wearing of Birkenstocks and Kilts...as that may be my summer work attire if the temp holds at the 28Grad level... now if I can just a deal on a bulk order of Body Glide and Butt Paste!!

[MacWage]

It's up in the high 90's or 100 with the usual 90+ humidity in my area. In the summer I am almost always in sandals though not always kilted.

Although it may have been posted in the past could any of the historians enlighten me on how the feet were covered long ago other than running around bare footed? For sure they didn't have Dr Martens or hiking boots.

Cheers! Bill

Talking in Scotland specifically? Generally? :confused:
OR since 1600 or so, when Belted Plaids and kilts have been worn? :confused:

The answers vary somewhat depending on your question.