Thanks Ozone,

I haven't seen the latest upgrade of SportKilts with "leather" straps. Appreciate that a lot...will keep me from doing anything rash.

You're sure right there is no comparison. I have a basic gathered SportKilt in Macdonald tartan...just because back when that was the least expensive way to get my clan tartan in a kilt. Tried their first upgrade to sewn down pleats and custom length in Black Stewart and its okay for what it is.

I like SportKilt for the few times I go to the local smoky bars to dance. When I get home I can just toss it into the washer and let it hang dry.

Would never wear a hand sewn kilt into a smoky environment. May not need the SportKilts now since voters in my state passed a couple clean air indoors ordinances that kick into effect in a few weeks.

Up to you of course, but first thing I do with my SportKilts is take off the emblem. Comes off with a seam ripper. Its only sewn down.

Thanks again for the pics...

Ron