Velcro is your friend, just forget that because it it inexpensive it gets used on items you might not want to buy. Not to dissuade you from a SWK, I have 3, but if it is the velcro that is botherin you, forget about it. Velcro provides a fast, easy, adjustable, and affordable way to fasten a kilt. And it is infinitely variable to boot. Dropped a pound or so, tighten it up a little, put some weight on (the holidays are coming), fasten it a little looser. Focus more on the construction, both provide top notch kilts, and not so much on the closure system. One of my favorite kilts has no fastener system at all, just strap the belt on top, and it works fine. Which is actually more likely what a Highlander did anyway.