Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
Indeed. I had the same problem for years. My inseam is an odd length, at 31". It's hard to find off-the-rack trousers in that length. So now I just buy them long and hem them to my custom length. It's very easily done, with no need to even pay a tailor or seamstress to do it. The ideal length is for the hem to fall just at the top of the heel of the shoe when standing straight.

I wish kilts were that easy to do! Then I could actually buy off-the-peg kilts and make them fit me!
I didn't say they couldn't be altered. (about half my pants are) I just tend to wear my boots more as they are more comfortable, especially since I am usually on my feet all day.