You of course are correct. But....Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown
And what a great way to set a new silly-looking fashion!Like Todd said, puttees really have no place outside of military re-enacting. If you are concerned about bugs, sand, stickers, etc. you have two, far more practical, choices:
CHOICE # 1: Don't go out in the wilds, stay on the sidewalks, etc.
CHOICE # 2: Get a good pair of leggings from any outdoor supplier as these are vastly superior to puttees in field conditions.
If you want coloured puttees, they are available from most equestrian shops, and are sold as leg wraps for horses. I've used these in a pinch when I had to ride, but didn't have my boots with me. They work quite well. But would I recommend them for wear with the kilt?
NO WAY!
If we all come to a cut-n-dry position on what should or should not be done, wouldn't that fly in the face of what the kilt really is?
In other words, if it's useful or practical, or even simply helpful, why shouldn't one do as they wish? Even if it dosen't look right.
For instance, I wear a wristwatch every day. Simply because it is useful and practical. If wristwatches went out of style tomorrow, would I quit wearing one? No. But I think the reverse is true, also. If I suddenly discover something that is useful to me, then I'll start using it. Why not?
I agree with you that I wouldn't recommend them. But if there's a need for something like that, then I say go for it. Looking silly be damned!
T.
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