Aircraft carrier sized kilt hose?

**orangehaggis** · 29th July 10, 09:33 PM

My pal in southern Ontario is having trouble sourcing hose to fit his size 15US/14UK feet. Does anybody have any tips other than made-to-measure?

Mark - Ohio

**The Guy in the Kilt at UC** · 30th July 10, 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by orangehaggis

My pal in southern Ontario is having trouble sourcing hose to fit his size 15US/14UK feet. Does anybody have any tips other than made-to-measure?

Mark - Ohio

My Size 14 friend has had good luck borrowing my Utilikilt narrow ribbed socks when borrowing a kilt. At my wedding I got him some of that ebay Extra Large wool blend hose.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 30th July 10, 04:08 AM

Size XL in the Lewis Hose is supposed to fit a size range of 12.5 to 14.
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/hose_lewis.htm

**Harold Cannon** · 30th July 10, 06:46 AM

I do feel your pain and frustration. Being a man of substance myself I find it very hard to find hose. My feet are a size 13us but my calfs are huge. They are 24 inches in circumference. So even if you find hose that fit your feet that is not the only issue you will have to overcome. There is also length to consider too if you are a tall man. In my opinion, and not putting down or promoting any one product, custom made to fit hose are the way to go. There are many fine companies on here that will gladly help you. They will be more expensive but the old saying " You get what you pay for " does apply here.

**orangehaggis** · 30th July 10, 09:34 AM

Thank you to Guy, Dr. Newsome, and Harold Cannon! I will pass the information along!

I'm of low and wide stature myself, and of average shoe size. My hose fitting problem, like Harold Cannon, is in calf girth. The old Thistle brand seemed to fit me fine. Are these still available?

Mark - Ohio

**dowofbuchanan** · 30th July 10, 09:43 AM

i have had this problem myself great advice, i mean ive gotten regular hose over my calf but it stretches the material to near see through. i guess ill need to get a girlfriend that can knit and coerce her into it.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 31st July 10, 04:15 AM

For those with larger calf sizes, remember that the Lewis Hose come in large calf sizes, as well.

Just scroll to the bottom of this page, and look for the "Fully Fashioned" version.

They are $10 more, and generally will require a custom order so longer wait time. However, we do have some in stock (we have to have them made in threes, so when you order one, we end up with two for stock in that same color and size). So call or email us to ask about what's on the shelf now.

**EldarKinSlayer** · 6th January 11, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

For those with larger calf sizes, remember that the Lewis Hose come in large calf sizes, as well.

Just scroll to the bottom of this page, and look for the "Fully Fashioned" version.

They are $10 more, and generally will require a custom order so longer wait time. However, we do have some in stock (we have to have them made in threes, so when you order one, we end up with two for stock in that same color and size). So call or email us to ask about what's on the shelf now.

I ordered two pair of these Monday that were in stock, Bottle Green and Navy Blue, They came in Yesterday and are magnificent,most comfortable things I have ever put on my feet!