Kilt hose for thick calves

**MizzouScotsman** · 29th April 13, 09:59 PM

I have very muscular calves and find that most typical kilt hose do not go up high enough on me. If they do, they tend to try and cut off the lower part of my leg after a day of wear. I do have two pair that I purchased at a game two years ago and do not remember from whom I purchased them.

My problem lies with buying online. I can't feel them and see if they would fit properly. My question is, does anyone know of any retailers or X-Marks sellers who make them for larger calves? Or is there special wording in the description that I am looking for like..."fits fat calves"?

Thanks once again to the great rabble.

**McElmurry** · 29th April 13, 10:25 PM

Don't know what your budget is but you might check these out.

http://www.scottishkilthose.com/harris.html

**BCAC** · 29th April 13, 11:29 PM

Try HERE

**Tobus** · 30th April 13, 05:02 AM

The Scottish Tartans Museum Gift Shop sells House of Cheviot's "Harris" line of kilt hose which is described as being "fully fashioned" for larger calves up to 26" diameter.

http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/skye.html

*edit: ha, I just realised that's the same line of hose the others have recommended, but at least now you have several sources to shop around with.

**piperdbh** · 30th April 13, 05:39 AM

Or you could get me to make you a pair of hose that will fit you exactly.

**RockyR** · 30th April 13, 06:08 AM

Can you measure the circumference of your calf? I have 17" calves and find that normal kilt hose tend to be a little snug, but they fit OK. The Lewis hose fit me great. There are also a few companies that sell hand knit hose which can be made to fit wide calves (over 20").

**MizzouScotsman** · 30th April 13, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

Or you could get me to make you a pair of hose that will fit you exactly.

If I go that route, what measurements do you need and what prices would you charge? Send me a message if you wish. Thanks!

**MizzouScotsman** · 30th April 13, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

The Scottish Tartans Museum Gift Shop sells House of Cheviot's "Harris" line of kilt hose which is described as being "fully fashioned" for larger calves up to 26" diameter.

http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/skye.html

*edit: ha, I just realised that's the same line of hose the others have recommended, but at least now you have several sources to shop around with.

It took me a few clicks to realize the same thing Tobus..lol. It's always nice to have a choice of places to purchase.

**Alan H** · 3rd May 13, 11:00 AM

www.sockdreams.com

the o'marled socks are the bomb, and they're inexpensive. They're cotton, not wool.
Last time I communicated with them, they were running low, so move on it!