Cynthia,

Don't knock velcro, especially if you are looking for something to knock around on trails and such. My favorite kilts all only have two straps so with a belt none of them are visible. My SWK Hunting Mcleod is my favorite kilt for hiking (at least until the weather gets warm then I'm switching to my Camo X Kilt).

As for boots, I noticed that Pour1Malt seemed very happy with the Caterpillar brand work boot (as well as fellow Nor Cal Rabbler walkerk). I went to a big outlet store called "Work World" and bought the lightest model of Caterpillar boot they had ("Second Shift" is the model name). They were $80 and I have been very pleased at the comfort and quality of them.

Cheers

Jamie