Best place to buy diced kilt hose.

[Jack Daw]

Since I am a happy customer of J Higgins hose, I would have to say that the reason of such comments is somewhat 'kilt snobbery', some people insist on paying hundreds for a sock, while some others (me included) can not afford such prices.

So, those in the 'kilted snobbery' insist on making snide comments about low priced (aka cheap) items that the rest of us can afford to buy.

Because in all honesty, who gets on their knees to examine our hose/socks?

I mean, really.

Well, I have a couple of pair of synthetic hose that look okay, but are uncomfortable b/c the hose don't have much stretch to them. My calves are not huge, only 16" in circumference. They also do not breathe like woollens, so my feet need to get out of them after just a couple of hours.

[duchessofnc]

Well I for one look at the kilt hose. I think the kilt hose is highly important and when it comes to clothing, by and large you get what you pay for. I liken kilt hose to the hiker socks because they are very similar and I know for a fact that the higher priced hiker socks last better, keep your feet dryer, etc than a pair of socks that come in a package of 6 for $10

[Bugbear]

Well I for one look at the kilt hose. I think the kilt hose is highly important and when it comes to clothing, by and large you get what you pay for. I liken kilt hose to the hiker socks because they are very similar and I know for a fact that the higher priced hiker socks last better, keep your feet dryer, etc than a pair of socks that come in a package of 6 for $10

A lot of the tartan and diced hose linked to in this thread aren't painfully expencive. I was thinking they were two-hundred three-hundred dollar range.

A hundred and twenty is possible... I only want one pair and to have one formal outfit, so they better last a long time. After all, I budgeted extra time and money for Lewis hose to go with my daywear outfit. That worked out very well. Probably best to aim for the proper hose.

[NorCalPiper]

Thanks Steve!

[McMurdo]

Jack
I'd be interested in seeing pics and a detailed review, I do like the idea of Black and Red Diced Hose.

[1MUNK3]

Jack
I'd be interested in seeing pics and a detailed review, I do like the idea of Black and Red Diced Hose.

I'm very interested as well. Thank you in advance.

[Jack Daw]

Jack
I'd be interested in seeing pics and a detailed review, I do like the idea of Black and Red Diced Hose.

If I run into Zardoz today at the St. Andrews Episcopal Church Celtic Festival (which is likely), I'll ask if he or his better half will snap a shot for me. The hose are quite comfortable as I have them on right now with my MacIntyre Hunting Modern kilt; although, I bought them ideally to be worn with my MacGregor kilt. It's chilly today, too, so I am taking my laird's...I mean day plaid, too, just in case.

[DWFII]

I haven't been following this thread closely but I would point out that there is a big difference between expressing "doubt" about a cheap (and usually cheaply made) product and expressing disdain for the poor feller compelled by necessity to wear that product.

Too often we tend to defend things that are not of our own making...just because we own them have access to them. That's kind of nonsensical, in my opinion. If I buy one of those cheap sporrans with the chromed tin cantle...why would I feel like I'm responsible for its construction or quality? Why would I defend it as if it were a cherished offspring of my own blood?

This may or may not apply in this thread but I've seen that misplaced defensiveness in too many places...both here and afar.

[Colin]

Can't I just get a pair of soccer socks and paint little white squares on the top to look like diced hose.......

This may or may not apply in this thread but I've seen that misplaced defensiveness in too many places...both here and afar.

Excellent point!!!!

[lickstone]

Did you find your supplier of diced kilt hose?

Hello everyone,
I'm in search of a reputable supplier of diced kilt hose, specifically green and red, that will not kill me financially and isn't utter crrrrrap. I know J.Higgins sells them for $60, but how are they ? Anyone out there have any experience with them ? Anyone have any other suggestions ? I'm even willing to go the used route provided they are not on their last leg . Thanks in advance. And yes, I did do a search ,but I'm looking for current info. Again, Thank you.
Yours Aye,
Sean