Affordable nice hose

[Nile]

Hi TyGuy,

There is a decent selection of Kilt hose on Amazon at reasonable prices including some fancier pairs that they put on sale from time to time. However, even if it might cost a wee bit more, I think it's good to purchase from venders on this site.

Just before the holidays last fall, I wanted to purchase a pair of red hose. I searched all over and though most vendors listed that color, no one seemed to have any, in my size, in stock. I ended up finding them at the Scottish Tartan Museum Gift Shop; they had them in stock and they were under $30 (and they are really nice hose).

Nile

[LPF]

I recently bought a pair from WB Socks fro under $15.00 w/shipping. Very comfortable, you can find them on Ebay.

[Mike_Oettle]

Nice pictures, Katia. I especially like the fact that you are wearing a sgian dhu with your boots. My wife expressed strenuous objections when I bought a low-cost “boy’s” sgian early this year, and doesn’t like me to wear my “weapon”.

And McElmurry, I like your sense of paranomasia.
Regards,
Mike

[Katia]

Nice pictures, Katia. I especially like the fact that you are wearing a sgian dhu with your boots. My wife expressed strenuous objections when I bought a low-cost “boy’s” sgian early this year, and doesn’t like me to wear my “weapon”.
Regards,
Mike

LOL, thanks. My mum tells me I tend to get strange--and sometimes disapproving-- looks at the Highland Games when wearing it (I'm often oblivious to these things, so I'm sure it happens even more often than she notices). It is certainly the item of dress people tend to comment on most when wearing on a "normal" day (Tartan Day).

[TyGuy]

I wear two knives everyday, as well as a multitool that has its own knife. I grew up, and still live, in the country. You never know when you'll need a good knife. :-)

[GG]

If you will only wear your kilt at special occasions = rather rare, I should, like Toby, say go for the best. However, if you are wearing your kilts on a more regular basis, kilt hose costing $75 for a single pair should be a factor on most budgets, because even expensive socks are worn out.

I have several times bought kilt hose from Brevin&Co. You get 10 pairs for £40. They are of an acrylic/wool blend, meaning that they are pretty durable and available in two sizes and seven colors. Only problem: If you have long lower legs they may not be long enough. Also they are not very thick, but during spring and summer it is an advantage, I think, compared to thick hose.

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/wbs...0%26%20Colours

[Godot]

*** I got a four back of these and they seem like a good value for the price, wore a pair to the symphony tonight.

If you will only wear your kilt at special occasions = rather rare, I should, like Toby, say go for the best. However, if you are wearing your kilts on a more regular basis, kilt hose costing $75 for a single pair should be a factor on most budgets, because even expensive socks are worn out.

I have several times bought kilt hose from Brevin&Co. You get 10 pairs for £40. They are of an acrylic/wool blend, meaning that they are pretty durable and available in two sizes and seven colors. Only problem: If you have long lower legs they may not be long enough. Also they are not very thick, but during spring and summer it is an advantage, I think, compared to thick hose.

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/wbs...0%26%20Colours

[O'Searcaigh]

Re: wind bags -- I thought that's what makes bagpipes work! Without a windbag the pipes are an unplayable restricted oboe without even a mono-tonal accompaniment!