You don't mention what kilt you're wearing it with. If its a cheap kilt you might be able to make red soccer sox work.

If its a fancy or hand sewn kilt you just can't lose with the red Lewis kilt hose from STM. Yes, the initial outlay is more, but the long term value is better than any other kilt hose investment. I didn't buy the ten (or more?) pair I already own because I wanted to spend extra money. I bought them be cause they fit better (they're shaped like regular sox, not just a tube) and they wash up easily. I hand wash so can't speak to the machine wash claim.

Here's my red Lewis kilt hose with my Cameron Black and Red hand sewn from Kathy Lare.



Guess my suggestion is that you find a way to look at a pair before you decide they're too expensive.

Ron