House of Cheviot update

**mookien** · 10th February 13, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Keep in mind the ribbing on the Bowmore socks stop at the foot, unlike HoC's other hose and country socks. This will be noticeable whilst wearing regular shoes.

Cheers,

Kyle: You're right about that. I hadn't noticed it before. I wonder why only the Bowmore, of all HofC's lines, have that characteristic. Maybe like me, they just haven't noticed yet.

John

**creagdhubh** · 10th February 13, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by mookien

Kyle: You're right about that. I hadn't noticed it before. I wonder why only the Bowmore, of all HofC's lines, have that characteristic. Maybe like me, they just have noticed yet.

John

I believe it's because they are designed to be worn with Wellys.

**mookien** · 10th February 13, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

I believe it's because they are designed to be worn with Wellys.

Well, imagine that. In the 2012 catalog they show the Bowmore model with boots, but in the 2013 version the model is wearing country shoes and the difference is very noticeable. I'll just have to start wearing my kilts and Bowmores with Wellys.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 10th February 13, 02:02 PM

Yes, the Bowmore are made with a teri lined foot for extra cushion comfort. You can see it in this photo.

That doesn't seem to have stopped anyone from wearing them with shoes, however.

**mookien** · 10th February 13, 03:22 PM

I must have looked at that picture dozens of times and never noticed. Shows what a discerning shopper I am.

**sailortats** · 10th February 13, 06:05 PM

I have one pair of these in yellow. I have worn them frequently with regular shoes and no one has ever commented on the foot being different. I doubt that it has ever been noticed.

**creagdhubh** · 11th February 13, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by mookien

Well, imagine that. In the 2012 catalog they show the Bowmore model with boots, but in the 2013 version the model is wearing country shoes and the difference is very noticeable. I'll just have to start wearing my kilts and Bowmores with Wellys.

I wear Wellys with my kilt sometimes. It really depends on the weather, obviously. If I'm attending a gathering or Highland games for instance, and the ground is muddy and soaked, or if it is raining, then I'll opt for my Wellys with country socks and garters. The country socks are much longer than my kilt hose and work well with the Wellys.

**mookien** · 11th February 13, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

I wear Wellys with my kilt sometimes. It really depends on the weather, obviously. If I'm attending a gathering or Highland games for instance, and the ground is muddy and soaked, or if it is raining, then I'll opt for my Wellys with country socks and garters. The country socks are much longer than my kilt hose and work well with the Wellys.

As much as I like the look of Wellys, they are of little use here in New Mexico - a relatively dry state. Bogs are few and far between here, and mostly near the rivers - the major one being the Rio Grande. Leather or polymer boots are much more practicable.