New Kilt - question about kilt hose for large calves

[irishrob]

Since you are in lederhosen country, I suggest you visit a vendor who sells such. I have 2 pair of hose that I picked up at such a store here in Leavenworth, Washington. They are wool and fit my tree trunk legs and I like them even if they are off white (creme) and these even have some fancy design on the top so will have right and left socks.

Rob

[Joerg_Mosthaf]

Since you are in lederhosen country, I suggest you visit a vendor who sells such. I have 2 pair of hose that I picked up at such a store here in Leavenworth, Washington. They are wool and fit my tree trunk legs and I like them even if they are off white (creme) and these even have some fancy design on the top so will have right and left socks.
Rob

I beg to differ . Lederhosen are a bavarian custom - I live in Baden-Württemberg (or the former Kurpfalz, now northern Baden to be precise). So there are not many shops to buy Lederhosen accessories around here. ;)
Well ok, in Heidelberg you can probably find any touristy business you want, but those are usually of shoddy quality.

[puffer]

Here is a couple of suggestions
1. These are "large" http://www.blackwatchkitshop.com/sho...products_id=65

2. These should also "work" http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=983&bc=no

Puffer

[piperdbh]

Or you could commission one of the knittere here (myself included) to make you a custom-fit pair.

[Big Mikey]

Contact Steve at Freedom Kilts and ask about the Heritage Hose. I also have 19" calves and these hose fit me great. They are a bit pricey ($68 CND) but he has them on hand.

[NorCalPiper]

I'm going to pipe up on something. I find the WB hose to be the cheapest, thinnest, uncomfortable hose out there. They are cheap in price though. I got a pair of the Lewis hose from Tartan Museum. I have 17 1/2 inch calves and they fit fine , and would fir your calf easily. They are almost 50 bucks, but you'll enjoy the quality and comfort, not to mention style hands down. I say stay away from WB unless you're on a budget.

[ForresterModern]

Try the "Superior hose" listed at this site.

http://www.bagpipecovers.com/hose.html

Or the piper's hose at this site:

http://www.college-of-piping.co.uk/a...Kilt_Hose.html

Cheapest prices I have found on the internet for the Lewis-style hose and piper's hose. REmember you have to figure the exchange rate of $1.50 per GBP and then shipping across the pond, but if you are buying more than one pair it will probably save you on the shipping.

I have several pairs of piper's hose and I swear I could probably put BOTH legs into one hose, they are so elastic, and extremely long to boot. The pipers hose are all 70%wool/30%nylon in all the colors except white, which are not wool but mostly acryllic (which is actually stretchier even than the wool, if you like white).

[klingon warrior]

I want to thank Joerg_Mosthaf for asking that question and everyone else for answering it. I have the same problem and (up until now) have found no solution. Thanks again.

[Kiltman]

I have the same problem. The Scottish Tartan Museum has kilt hose with larger calves. Great service too. I highly recommend them. Since you're in Europe you might find them in the UK. In fact the ones at STM come from the UK.

[The Barry]

I second the advice mentioned above about the lewis hose that can be found at the Scottish Tartans Museum. They look and feel amazing!