Kilt Hose from Penny's of Thunder Bay

**Norbydog** · 1st March 06, 05:22 PM

I got my first set of hose from Penny's of Thunder Bay today. I have but two pairs of hose, so I am quite limited as to my experience.

The first set to come are off-white. They are thicker and longer than I thought they would be, and I think they are intended to be folded three times at the top. They will no doubt be warmer than what I have now, which is a definite plus. They do not stretch as well as I hoped, and I had to yank them on. I do have bigger calves from bike riding, and I am certain they will stretch out with wear. They read that they are machine washable, so daringly I tried, and they came out in the same condition. They are less than 20% wool.

The cost was good and delivery as expected. I have a second pair (black)that will come in the next few weeks since they were backordered.

**Barb T** · 2nd March 06, 05:42 AM

Kilt hose are really long and meant to be folded double at the top in a really wide cuff (maybe 4" deep). Folding double means three thicknesses of sock at the top. The heavy cuff balances the kilt nicely.

Barb

**Norbydog** · 2nd March 06, 06:03 AM

Thanks, Barb. If I am a kilt peasant, you are a kilt noble. So I appreciate your input and your experience.

Since I live, in my estimation, the coldest place in the entire known universe, I am really happy with the hose. I guess the only thing that doesn't fit just right is the foot area, which is too long...maybe they were expecting a few laundry foul ups? The size read 10-11. I am a 10 1/2. I guess I do not know, but are Canadian foot measurements different than US?

**UmAnOnion** · 2nd March 06, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Norbydog

Thanks, Barb. If I am a kilt peasant, you are a kilt noble. So I appreciate your input and your experience.

Correction:

Barb is the Kilted Kween!!!!

**pdcorlis** · 2nd March 06, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by UmAnOnion

Correction:

Barb is the Kilted Kween!!!!

All Hail Barb the Kilted Kween!!!!!!

**KiltedKnight** · 2nd March 06, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Norbydog

Thanks, Barb. If I am a kilt peasant, you are a kilt noble. So I appreciate your input and your experience.

Since I live, in my estimation, the coldest place in the entire known universe, I am really happy with the hose. I guess the only thing that doesn't fit just right is the foot area, which is too long...maybe they were expecting a few laundry foul ups? The size read 10-11. I am a 10 1/2. I guess I do not know, but are Canadian foot measurements different than US?

Nah, I'm from the coldest place in the known universe, Duluth, Minnesota. It's built on a rock face on a hill and the storms hit it with a vengence, I haven't lived there for quite a few years but I remember the water pipes feezing and breaking in the middle of the night. Our usual wake up call was usually the big ice breakers plowing a path through the ice on Lake Superior for the ore boats that was louder than an alarm clock!
Of course if the truth were known I'd have to say that the absolute coldest winter I ever experienced was one summer night in my ex-wife's bed. In California no less.

Chris.

**Colin** · 2nd March 06, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by KiltedKnight

Of course if the truth were known I'd have to say that the absolute coldest winter I ever experienced was one summer night in my ex-wife's bed. In California no less.

Chris.

Hahahaha!!! I had one of the cold nights last night. Even the 3 drams before bed didn't keep me warm. Maybe I better order some of those kilt hose from Penny's for warmth.

**MacHummel** · 2nd March 06, 09:48 AM

I own a few pairs, I have big calves so I put them on when they are a little damp and after they dry they are perfect.

**Riverkilt** · 2nd March 06, 10:41 AM

I need some help here.

When I google up Penny's of Thunder Bay I get a site that sells things Scottish, but don't see any kilt hose listed?

And, would also like to know the answer to the Canadian shoe/sock sizing...do they follow the English or U.S. shoe sizes?

Thanks,

Ron

**cavscout** · 2nd March 06, 10:54 AM

I don't think there is a lot of information on their web site. I've got a PDF File oftheir catalog if yuo want it. Just PM me your email. It's around 2 megs size so you'll need to be able to get large files in your email.

Other wise the catalog says the hose are $20 canadian. Colors are Lovat Grey, Innisfil Navy, Innisfil Cream, Brian Boru Black, Lovat Green, Bright White, South Glengarry Blue.

Canadian Made, Long Turnover, ANY COLORS CAN BE MADE, 100% man made fiber, available with extra long roll down at same price.