The Kilt Hose Quandary

[O'Neille]

Nope, When I'm hiking...I'm never cold. If I stop and get a little chilled the hose can be pulled up. That being said, when I'm hiking with hose up they always end up down anyway. Have fun on your hike. O'Neille

[way2fractious]

In wilderness adventures, it's best to let function take precedence over form. So, even in hiking boots, if it's cold, pull the hose up (and as often as necessary ). The F.H.C.A.G. has probably seen you at your worst; any minor fashion faux pas on a hike likely will not perturb her (too much, anyway.)

[switchblade5984]

i say good points!

maybe the sould always just be worn in the full upright position!

[Hamish]

It is all down to 'visual balance', Panache (a consideration when we are in the company of others). When we are out alone, or with our nearest and dearest, this is not quite as important and virtually anything goes. As we all know, there are NO rules concerning this but, personally, I always try to present a balanced appearance when in public - as I believe you do.

Of course, climatic conditions vary from one part of the world to another but, here in southern England, I practically always wear boots and rolled/pushed down hose when walking/hiking - whether it be summer or winter - and I do not recall suffering cold legs.

[Panache]

...here in southern England, I practically always wear boots and rolled/pushed down hose when walking/hiking - whether it be summer or winter - and I do not recall suffering cold legs.

Perhaps I need to walk more briskly or more often (to add a little more muscle to keep me warm)

Cheers

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

And take this the right way, but I would have to agree with you Jamie! You need a little more meat on your bones! Get out there and hike up a storm. Its good for your circulation and overall health, and also keeps those legs warm.

[Blu (Ontario)]

In the depths of winter, I tend to dispense with the fashion dictates of warmer weather and go with what makes sense. Going bare legged in the arctic temperatures of deep winter does not make sense... neither is it something to be trifled with. Temperatures in Ontario can be downright dangerous at times.... no "winter wonderland" I assure you.

Safety before fashion.

[Chef]

Well I must admit I think the idea of whether hose are worn up or down while hiking is a somewhat silly question. I realise that it is fashion...I also remember when we wore knee high tube socks for gym...but fashion is bloody silly if your legs are cold. When I was young we always wore our hose up (the fashion of the day I guess) unless we got to warm and then we pushed them down. So I am sure the fashion police faint away if you pull them up because your legs are cold.