Looking for the best casual kilt

[KennethSime]

To me, it depends on why you're looking for a casual kilt.

This is really good point, and an important consideration.

The ScotWeb kilt is also PV, so you're paying quite a bit more just for some straps and buckles.

To be fair to Clan.com/Scotweb, their Casual is more akin to the USA Kilts Semi-Trad, which comes in around $230.

Any particular reason why “ woolen wools” should be avoided?

Mostly because the vendors who sell "woolen wool" kilts prey on ignorance by misrepresenting their products as the genuine article.

"Woolen wool" is thicker, coarser, and pills more than a fine tartan twill - kind of like you made a kilt out of an old army blanket. Fine for what it is, mind you, but when misrepresented as tartan, it pales in comparison.

Again, I think 12 Stones' point about intended use matters a lot here - if you want something for knocking around, it might do fine. It'll certainly be warmer than a PV kilt. I wouldn't want to wear one with a PC, however.