I am not an authority on highland attire. I have only done a modest reading of appropriate books and related articles. I only have about 20 books on the subject.

I am an authority on what I wear, and as a full time kilt wearer I have a slightly more experienced eye and viewpoint on what works for me, and what accessories could work for others.

I have big 19” calves and as such, tend to be really picky in the hose that I wear.

I had never purchased “Pipers” hose, cause I’m not a piper. But a while back I got a pair, and have now worn and washed them four times and I really like them. They are quite long and the fold down part tends to be very thick. They easily fit over my hagrid sized calves. The top is described some places as being a “popcorn” knit.

I really like them and I will soon get some more colors to augment the pair of green ones that I have tested.