Ok, first my disclaimer. . . this is not intended to knock the product sold by USA kilts. . I just happened to purchase their particular standard hose. I have grown used to wearing over the calf socks and rugby socks with my kilt and found them very comfortable and functional. I decided that I would spring for some "authentic" hose from USA kilts. I dont like the Authentic hose. First problem is that they dont stay up. They are constantly inching their way down my calf forcing me to pull them up nearly every time I stand. Maybe I just have too small of calfs but i am not satisfied with that aspect. They also just dont fit right. They bulge down by my ankles because my foot is not 2 feet long and the sock that is supposed to be on my foot rises up to my ankle. Another issue it they just dont cut the mustard for holding my necessay "kit." (thanks for whoever introduced me to that term. All I ask is that they hold my cell phone. Its not much bigger than a dubh, but my hose will not hold it steady. It either slides the hose down my leg or the phone flips out as I walk. Never had this problem with my unauthentic socks. . . . Thats my two cents. Any suggestions are welcome.

P.S. I love the look and the workmanship of the hose from USA kilt. Cant beat the look I just wish they were practical for me.