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    Another topic that seems to come up regularly. I have suggested previously that they might look good with taller combat/logger type boots (8-10"). So far no one has commented on this idea, nor has anyone posted any photos.

    I know the general opinion here on the board is to wear these type of boots with scrunched hose, but I personally think they look fine with hose worn up, and practically, I can't stand wearing hose scrunched as they always end up scrunched inside the boots and around my heels when I do.

    Anyone have an opinion? Anyone have some hose tops and 8-10" boots willing to try it and post photos?

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    Quote Originally Posted by svc40bt View Post
    Another topic that seems to come up regularly. I have suggested previously that they might look good with taller combat/logger type boots (8-10"). So far no one has commented on this idea, nor has anyone posted any photos.

    I know the general opinion here on the board is to wear these type of boots with scrunched hose, but I personally think they look fine with hose worn up, and practically, I can't stand wearing hose scrunched as they always end up scrunched inside the boots and around my heels when I do.

    Anyone have an opinion? Anyone have some hose tops and 8-10" boots willing to try it and post photos?
    I wouldn't; remember hose tops are more of a kit item for soldiers & pipe bands; unless you're reenacting a Jock from the Boer War, where diced hose tops were worn with issue boots, I just don't think it would look "right".

    Diced hose in mufti are really designed for formal attire, so combining them with a hiking boot might be a bit OTT, in this bluff old traditionalist's opinion.

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    Diced hose tops with uniform

    Thought an image would help.





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    I know diced hose are traditionally worn for formal occasions now, but I expect that has something to do with the cost. Here is a pic I stole from another thread of diced hose being worn in a casual manner.

    Quote Originally Posted by NorCalPiper View Post
    I love it.......

    I think it looks good and I think this same outfit would look good with brown boots as I described. In that case you could wear hose tops instead of full diced hose. If I were wearing it, I'd have tucked the sweater in and worn a belt, in addition to my brown logger boots.

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    Quote Originally Posted by daviswright View Post
    Thought an image would help.





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    With all due respect I'd say there is too much hose above the spats, however to be fair they may be not be footless hose

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    Quote Originally Posted by svc40bt View Post
    Another topic that seems to come up regularly. I have suggested previously that they might look good with taller combat/logger type boots (8-10"). So far no one has commented on this idea, nor has anyone posted any photos.
    I've done it (and even posted up some photos awhile back). I fold the tops of the underhose over them though. I think it looks OK (only problem is the white of the dice and the cream of the hose don't exactly match) and also provides an extra layer of insulation on the legs when it's cold out.


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    AAUGH!


    Scottish Legwarmers.


    Flashbacks to "Flash Dance"! (Where is RetroRed when you need him?)


    Seriously, though, a definite reminder of Scottish thrift.

    Be well,

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    Quote Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G. View Post
    Flashbacks to "Flash Dance"!
    I'm a maniac, a maniac and I live in a cold climate.

    Forgive my transgressions.

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