LONG kilt hose

**Detroitpete** · 2nd October 08, 11:42 AM

It's fall in Michigan and soon I'll be up to my sporran in snow ;-) I have a late-season Games scheduled and plan to keep hiking until the weather is just gawd-brutal.

I'm looking for suggestions for some thicker and perhaps longer kilt hose. I have calves like popcorn cans and hose usually slide down unless I strangle my legs with a good pair of garder flashes. Since they fall down with all the activity--thought--why not start with longer hose???

Ideas? Suggesstions? Links???

**Spc. Scott** · 2nd October 08, 12:22 PM

May I suggest checking here?

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=239

I'm sure there are more companies that make them but this is the first that popped into my mind.
They also sell them in cotton if wool bothers you skin.

**Nighthawk** · 4th October 08, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by Spc. Scott

May I suggest checking here?

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=239

I'm sure there are more companies that make them but this is the first that popped into my mind.
They also sell them in cotton if wool bothers you skin.

Thanks for this website! I just bought myself a bonnet. I may have to get a pair of those hose, too. They look nice!

**Bugbear** · 8th October 08, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by Spc. Scott

May I suggest checking here?

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=239

I'm sure there are more companies that make them but this is the first that popped into my mind.
They also sell them in cotton if wool bothers you skin.

Wow, that's a neat site. Thanks for posting that.

**kevinkinney** · 8th October 08, 08:18 PM

Howdy,

From a guy who's kilted in the snow- I use Wader Socks from Gander Mountain or Cabelas- dyed to match the tone, of course.

Cheers,

Kevin.

**Nighthawk** · 8th October 08, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

Wow, that's a neat site. Thanks for posting that.

I just got one of their Highland bonnets. It's really nice! It came in the mail today.

**Spc. Scott** · 9th October 08, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

Wow, that's a neat site. Thanks for posting that.

Not a problem! I just happened across it one day. I can't even remember now what I was searching for but it was an immediate bookmark for me.

They have quite a selection and as far as I can tell pretty reasonable prices.

**cavscout** · 2nd October 08, 12:43 PM

Sock dreams are probably the longest hose I know of. Don't let the "hottie" on the front page fool you. They do have socks that will work for men.

Steve at Freedom Kilts has the Heritage hose which appear to be the best option fro your snow hikes. They are incredibly thick. You might want to talk with him as far as how long they are.

The Piper hose are very long, thick and comfortable also and they look really good too. I wear these all the time now.

You can even try Hamilton Dry Goods for some inexpensive socks but you will want to stay away from the cotton ones of course if you will be out in the snow for long hikes.

**Detroitpete** · 2nd October 08, 01:26 PM

Thanks guys--both great options--THIS is why I come here ;-)

**ForresterModern** · 2nd October 08, 05:49 PM

Scottishlion sells the piper hose in a variety of colors for about $22 a pair, free shipping over $100 order. It says on the website that they are acrylic, but only the white ones are acryllic while the colors are predominantly wool. Very long socks with a piper popcorn top that can be rolled over a couple times at least (even on me an I am 6'5"). heavy weight and very long.