Leg Warmers

**Larry124** · 9th September 08, 07:32 PM

Want to wear whichever socks you wish with chukka (or higher) boots but still have look and warmth of kilt hose?

Try leg warmers.

My calves are “normal” (c. 16”) for my height and weight (6’, 195 lb.).
Even “one size fits most” woman’s (!) leg warmers fit comfortably.

Downside: acrylic or acrylic fleece or wool-blend more common than wool.
Upside: No toes or heels to wear out.

Example:
http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/S...armers&x=0&y=0

**Kilted_John** · 9th September 08, 08:01 PM

Used to have a pair. Did them a couple times with my kilts. Found that kilt hose wasn't any thicker than the hiking socks I used to wear with my boots, running shoes, etc. So, donated the leg warmers and continued to wear kilt hose, which looks better.

-J

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 9th September 08, 08:48 PM

Kilted Flash Dance!

Be well,

**Ranald** · 10th September 08, 02:29 AM

There seems to be alot of wear what you want on this forum, so wear what you want If it works for you.
They're just like pipers hose with no foot bit, cheaper to replace over normal hose aswell.
I'd also recommend looking at the washing instructions as they go baggy if washed on a wrong setting.
As a thought have you considered horse riding half chaps, could be a alternative. that's exactly what I wear when the weather turns.
cheers Richard.

**Highlander31** · 10th September 08, 04:36 AM

Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G.

Kilted Flash Dance!

Be well,

That put a smile on my wife's face, then she said she was going to go look for a chair and a big bucket (for some reason,...I think I should be nervous.)

**auld argonian** · 10th September 08, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G.

Kilted Flash Dance!

Be well,

...exactly the first thought that came into my mind...and it's not a pretty one...try to steer away from the pink angora wool ones, eh?

Best

AA

**davedove** · 10th September 08, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G.

Kilted Flash Dance!

Originally Posted by auld argonian

...exactly the first thought that came into my mind...and it's not a pretty one...try to steer away from the pink angora wool ones, eh?

He's a maniac, ....

**Carolina Kiltman** · 10th September 08, 06:03 PM

Just thought of another option. . . . . soccer hose (football to the other side of the pond) and the knitted toppers. . . . .??? The soccer hose go for about 6$ in Dicks, and come in a wide variety of colours.