kilt hose for hot days

[sockknitter]

I have read several threads that say while in the heat and humidity of the southeast - Virginia, Florida, NC, etc., one way to fight the heat is to push down the kilt hose. I'm not familiar w/ that look. And I read someone mention cotton socks? Cotton Kilt hose?

But I'm wondering why a wool/wool-blend in a lighter wt might not be a better choice? Wool has a better track record w/ moisture than cotton, and it has more elasticity that cotton. Once that cotton gets stretched AND damp, it just gets limp. But the wools do better. And wearing the sock liner would help w/ the wicking and any itchiness, yes?

I'm going to make some kilt hose for someone in Georgia. I don't know how much he wears his kilt in the hot weather vs. the cool. Should I be talking to him about two pr?

And while I like the look of the bulkier kilt hose, what's the general consensus on them? Are they well liked? or does it just come down to personal preference and your own climate?

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.