Piper Kilt hose

**Kilted in Maine** · 13th February 08, 02:06 PM

Is it a fashion faux pas for non-pipers to wear these?

**beloitpiper** · 13th February 08, 02:10 PM

Yes. White hose and pop-corn tops are for piping. Off-white, beige, and ecru are for all other occasions.

**cavscout** · 13th February 08, 02:14 PM

I'm no piper but I wear piper hose all the time. Like these

There may be two meanings to "piper". White hose commonly considered Piper Hose and the socks above that are similar to piper hose in style but come in a few different colors.

I'd steer clear of the white just because they don't look as nice with most outfits.

**Jack Daw** · 16th February 08, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by cavscout

I'm no piper but I wear piper hose all the time. Like these

There may be two meanings to "piper". White hose commonly considered Piper Hose and the socks above that are similar to piper hose in style but come in a few different colors.

I'd steer clear of the white just because they don't look as nice with most outfits.

Wow, those look good. Where'd you get those?

**ForresterModern** · 16th February 08, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

Wow, those look good. Where'd you get those?

Scottish Lion carries Pipers Hose in a variety of colors including true white for $22 a pair, and if you order $100 shipping is free. Following is there description:

Featuring "popcorn" tops, these hose are very popular with pipe bands and anyone who wears the kilt. 80% acrylic and 20% nylon. Warm wash only. Colors available: Navy, White, Lovat Blue, Lovat Green, Bottle Green, Highland Green, Charcoal, Stone, Arran, Black

Although not wool they are very comfy, fairly thick, and attractive with their patterned tops.

**Jack Daw** · 17th February 08, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

Scottish Lion carries Pipers Hose in a variety of colors including true white for $22 a pair, and if you order $100 shipping is free. Following is there description:

Featuring "popcorn" tops, these hose are very popular with pipe bands and anyone who wears the kilt. 80% acrylic and 20% nylon. Warm wash only. Colors available: Navy, White, Lovat Blue, Lovat Green, Bottle Green, Highland Green, Charcoal, Stone, Arran, Black

Although not wool they are very comfy, fairly thick, and attractive with their patterned tops.

Yes, I know about Scottish Lion's hose. I have a pair of their castellated red-and-white diced hose. A bit pricy at $110, but they are quite unique and get a lot of attention.

**cavscout** · 16th February 08, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

Wow, those look good. Where'd you get those?

Those are Gaelic Themes Piper Hose, 70% wool / 30% Nylon. A lot of the vendors here carry them.

**Kilted in Maine** · 13th February 08, 02:17 PM

I was looking at these (bottle green - not the white)

http://www.irishkilts.net/view/kilt_...band_hose.html

**cavscout** · 13th February 08, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted in Maine

I was looking at these (bottle green - not the white)

http://www.irishkilts.net/view/kilt_...band_hose.html

I believe those are the same socks as the ones in my post above. They are great socks! Very long, so you get a thick turn-over.

**The Wizard of BC** · 13th February 08, 03:15 PM

I'm wearing the same gray hose right now. I carry them in my shop also so I have a ready supply in case I don't do the laundry.

Next to my Heritage hose these are my favorite. Price is usually reasonable, they look good, and as stated above are very long so the turn-over is nice.