30 - 40 Deg Heat

[Mel1721L]

My hiking kilt from sportkilt is great for hiking trails in the heat or for wearing around the house. Around the house I wear it with sandals, no socks. For hiking I dress like the picture below, but I wouldn't ever wear it anywhere else. The material is so light that it loses the look of a true kilt.
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Thanks for that. I was considering buying one, but I'm going for something else at the moment, besides they don't have any Welsh stuff.

[DyerStraits]

My hiking kilt from sportkilt is great for hiking trails in the heat or for wearing around the house. Around the house I wear it with sandals, no socks. For hiking I dress like the picture below, but I wouldn't ever wear it anywhere else. The material is so light that it loses the look of a true kilt.
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I am the same with my El Kommando Kilt from Mountain Hardware. Nothing better for serious hot weather kilt-applicable physically active wear (golf, hiking, field hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racket sports, whatever.) but only just that. Otherwise, Sportkilts appeal greatly to me because they are offered in tartan patterns and with an infinitely adjustable Velcro waist band, and I will undoubtedly purchase one eventually. Beyond that, for "serious" kilted occasions, a "serious" kilt is in order, Aye.

[DyerStraits]

Wow what a mixture of styles!

EXACTLY! As I have posted elsewhere, we Chicago X Markers, in this gathering, are a definitive (but by no means comprehensive) example of the sheer contemporary versatility of the kilt, within a more or
less "traditional" (but not, mind you, "inflexible") context. I am Very, VERY proud of the ethnic and cross-cultural Celtic diversity that we represent in this photo--as I have noted before, the Kilt--being a type of loincloth--is THE original garment of ALL mankind, and that is all the more reason to,as I always say, Wear It Correctly, Wear It Proudly, Wear It Like You Mean It.

[KentuckyCeltophile]

EXACTLY! As I have posted elsewhere, we Chicago X Markers, in this gathering, are a definitive (but by no means comprehensive) example of the sheer contemporary versatility of the kilt, within a more or
less "traditional" (but not, mind you, "inflexible") context. I am Very, VERY proud of the ethnic and cross-cultural Celtic diversity that we represent in this photo--as I have noted before, the Kilt--being a type of loincloth--is THE original garment of ALL mankind, and that is all the more reason to,as I always say, Wear It Correctly, Wear It Proudly, Wear It Like You Mean It.

DyerStraits,
I think you all look great. What tartan are you wearing by the way? Truly, there is something bold and intriguing about the kilt. It's so recognized the world over and being a part of that makes me proud. I might add too that the pipes are the same way. But to add to the OPs topic, I recently wore my PV Royal Stewart out at night with a pair of wool blend kilt hose. It was 85F (29C) with about 55% humidity. I did perspire in the usual places, but mostly on my legs due to the kilt hose, not too bad on the waist. As the gentleman mentioned before, a little swish and cooled things down quite nicely.
Cheers,
KC

[DyerStraits]

DyerStraits,
I think you all look great. What tartan are you wearing by the way? Truly, there is something bold and intriguing about the kilt. It's so recognized the world over and being a part of that makes me proud. I might add too that the pipes are the same way. But to add to the OPs topic, I recently wore my PV Royal Stewart out at night with a pair of wool blend kilt hose. It was 85F (29C) with about 55% humidity. I did perspire in the usual places, but mostly on my legs due to the kilt hose, not too bad on the waist. As the gentleman mentioned before, a little swish and cooled things down quite nicely.
Cheers,
KC

I was wearing my Irish National tartan (I have yet to determine if my great-great Grand-Daddy Alford Dyer, who lived in Western Kentucky (Trigg County) was Irish or Scottish, and most Americans, back in those days, could not distinguish one from the other, so I like to "cover both bases" when I kilt up. I must say,however, that my Irish National tartan seems especially appealing to the ladies. I was actually wearing two pairs of kilt hose on that day, and was perfectly comfortable, so it's not so hard to Grin And Bear It...

[Mel1721L]

EXACTLY! As I have posted elsewhere, we Chicago X Markers, in this gathering, are a definitive (but by no means comprehensive) example of the sheer contemporary versatility of the kilt, within a more or
less "traditional" (but not, mind you, "inflexible") context. I am Very, VERY proud of the ethnic and cross-cultural Celtic diversity that we represent in this photo--as I have noted before, the Kilt--being a type of loincloth--is THE original garment of ALL mankind, and that is all the more reason to,as I always say, Wear It Correctly, Wear It Proudly, Wear It Like You Mean It.

The guy 3rd from the right looks like a kilted Dr.Who.

[Half Scot Half Pole]

The original wearers of the kilt agree. No socks, no shoes, no underwear. It's a robe if you're short and a kilt if you're tall.

Going barefoot is historical to the kilt, moral before God, pisses off society because we really don't know why, and a cure for plantar fasciitis. And it's fun.

[FinnKilt]

It was a month of hot weather, temperatures over 30 C, when I was clearing out my office after 37 years in the same room, which pushed me over the threshold into full-time kiltedness – but it wasn't a woollen tank! I wear a variety of kilts, mainly utility kilts in heavy cotton, all year round, with kneehose and boots in winter (and definitely wool in seriously cold weather), scrunched socks and boots in spring and autumn, and bare feet and sandals in summer. I'd hate to go back to anything else. I also have a couple of SportKilts in polyester which are very comfortable for pottering around in, but are a tad too wind-sensitive – and I've recently moved to a very windy town.

If you're aiming for a traditional Highland look, then of course utility kilts are out of the question anyway, and sandals with them. But if you're willing to try other looks, and certainly in the Spanish temperatures mentioned. then I encourage you to go for it!

[tpa]

Why not wear kilt and sandals? I do not know a least reason for not wearing sandals with a kilt if the weather is hot. At least I do it. It feels right.

Ditto, comfort comes first. I frequently wear sandals most of the time, both with and without hose, depending on weather and whether indoors or outdoors. Granted I'll always wear hose for a more formal look, but casually, sandals, kilt and polo or tee is ideal.

[Dughlas mor]

I always thought this guy looked pretty cool.