Kilt Hose Alternatives

[tyger]

Whatever first layer 'sock' you choose, make sure that it is either 100% synthetic or wool, or is a wool/synthetic blend. No cotton. Cotton will hold moisture against the skin and thus you will either 1) feel cold, or 2) not feel the warmth affored by the wearing no cotton.

The reason for this is: moisture cannot stay in the wool or synthetic fibers- it will seek egress, and wick to the outer layer regardless of composition.

[wildrover]

Have you considered a silk or polypro/blend liner?

[SergeantBort]

Whatever first layer 'sock' you choose, make sure that it is either 100% synthetic or wool, or is a wool/synthetic blend. No cotton. Cotton will hold moisture against the skin and thus you will either 1) feel cold, or 2) not feel the warmth affored by the wearing no cotton.

The reason for this is: moisture cannot stay in the wool or synthetic fibers- it will seek egress, and wick to the outer layer regardless of composition.

As soon as I can find some, I already have sock liners for the military, so they should do me well.

Had no luck at the sports store today looking for soccer socks though, but I guess I will look again when its closer to soccer season. Still going to check a few others, and looking for a good price on some cold weather boot socks in a different color then Black, since I already have a couple pairs of those.

[MacLowlife]

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=459635


US MILITARY SOCKS- over the calf
They are $25 for 12 pairs, offered in three different colors. The catch is they burn you on shipping small orders. The Sportsman's Guide has hundreds of things you want and it is a jillion times better than Wal Mart. Go through and spend $100- it will be worth it in savings on the S&H.

[Leprechaun 91]

I like the Wolverine thermal boot socks. I get them from JCPenney, but have seen them in the sporting goods department at Wallmart. Generally in heather gray with a red "band" at the top. It works well for outdoor wear. I have some in green and dark gray as well.

[Nighthawk]

I don't know if this has been posted yet, and am too lazy to check. So here:

http://stores.ebay.com/WB-SOCKS_KILT...34Q2ec0Q2em322

[lasrl]

It is my opinion that kilt hose can never look too fancy with a kilt. If you want to look casual, then don't wear tartan or even diced hose. Kilts and hose go hand in hand to me, unless you are going barefoot or in sandals....I wouldn't substitute in any socks in place of hose. The only time I'd even consider wearing "socks" is if I were competing in highland games or something, and I needed sport socks.....maybe long sport socks. Otherwise, I'd stay away from substitutes.

[thescot]

I wear lovat green hose with red flashes, and they really don't look dressy.

However, when hiking, I have worn knee high boot socks to great effect. They look like kilt hose, but they're not wool. They would probably do very well with sock liners.

[Nighthawk]

It is my opinion that kilt hose can never look too fancy with a kilt. If you want to look casual, then don't wear tartan or even diced hose. Kilts and hose go hand in hand to me, unless you are going barefoot or in sandals....I wouldn't substitute in any socks in place of hose. The only time I'd even consider wearing "socks" is if I were competing in highland games or something, and I needed sport socks.....maybe long sport socks. Otherwise, I'd stay away from substitutes.

That is actually why I made the suggestion that I did. WB Socks' kilt hose look traditional, but are light enough to be worn in most situations. They're a little too warm to wear on a regular basis in Colorado in the summer, but they make perfect summer evening wear here.

[Snowbear]

When it's cold (I tend to use the word refreshing when others say cold) I use a pair I've had made from agora wool. I have'nt found any warmer wool to make a kilt hose from. Those have kept me comfortable at about -10*C, so it might be an idea if you or someone you know knows how to knit.