Skye Highland Outfitters Custom Hose Query

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 22nd March 10, 07:03 PM

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-review-53389/

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-review-47597/

**Mael Coluim** · 22nd March 10, 07:08 PM

I'm one happy customer.

**fluter** · 22nd March 10, 07:30 PM

I was also in on the XMTS tartan hose order: pix are here. The service was exemplary, and it was a lot of fun to "jones" together and rejoice as we got our packages.

The hose are gorgeous, as you can tell from the assorted pictures. The yarn is custom-dyed to match the tartan, and someone was so perfectionist that there were separate yarns dyed for the wool and the poly-viscose fabric. In the post I cite above, you'll see mine with the PV fabric, and then with the Edzell tartan since I (still) haven't made the matching kilt.

Josh told us up front that the feel of the socks is a bit "wooly," but with washing they will soften. Mine have only been washed about 3 times, and I believe the prickle-factor is diminishing. My feet love wool, so your mileage may vary; but some fabric softener or conditioning rinse may be indicated. That's the only caveat I can think to tell you. I believe that everyone who has reported in on Skye's hose has been more than pleased. I plan to be a repeat customer.

**wildrover** · 24th March 10, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

I'm one happy customer.

Damn, that looks good. X-Marks tartan on the kilt, right?

**Mael Coluim** · 24th March 10, 11:53 AM

Aye, Wildrover. It is at that.

**creagdhubh** · 24th March 10, 02:02 PM

Thank you all for your replies, complete with photos and advice. I have never ordered custom hose from a retailer that makes them in the US, that is why I was a wee bit hesitant, but you all have made me seriously reconsider! I just want to ensure that I will be receiving a high-quality pair of hose, that will last a long while, and that are well made. I currently own two pairs of custom tartan hose in the Argyll pattern to match with my Macpherson red modern and red ancient kilts. They are both from Kinloch-Anderson, out of Leith, Scotland, and are truly magnificently made and look/feel great! The hose from Skye are considerably cheaper in cost and they have more of a variety of styles-those two things are what have attracted me to the company. After reviewing the photos thoroughly, and reading your comments, I am convinced that the hose I shall order from Skye in the near future, will be exactly what I want! There are so many options available from the Skye website, I can't wait to order! Thank you all again!