Best place to buy diced kilt hose.

**1MUNK3** · 11th January 09, 12:31 PM

Hello everyone,
I'm in search of a reputable supplier of diced kilt hose, specifically green and red, that will not kill me financially and isn't utter crrrrrap. I know J.Higgins sells them for $60, but how are they ? Anyone out there have any experience with them ? Anyone have any other suggestions ? I'm even willing to go the used route provided they are not on their last leg

. Thanks in advance. And yes, I did do a search ,but I'm looking for current info. Again, Thank you.
Yours Aye,
Sean

**gilmore** · 11th January 09, 12:51 PM

I would not recommend the merchant you mention, unless you plan on wearing them only once every five years or so, and then only at night to places that are dimly lit.

**lickstone** · 8th March 09, 04:40 PM

Did you find any yet?

Originally Posted by gilmore

I would not recommend the merchant you mention, unless you plan on wearing them only once every five years or so, and then only at night to places that are dimly lit.

**McMurdo** · 11th January 09, 01:03 PM

I'd say talk to Matt at the Scottish Tartan Museum, I'm not sure but I think he gets them from the Hawick Hose Company. I have a pair from Hawick that I am very pleased with.

**1MUNK3** · 11th January 09, 02:13 PM

Thanks for the info Gilmore. I definately would wear them quite a bit. I'm a Clan Rep. so I do many functions throughout the year. It seemed like a great price but questionable as to the quality. Thanks for the insight. Do you have any recommendations for a merchant of decent quality and price ?

**1MUNK3** · 11th January 09, 02:21 PM

Hello McMurdo. Thanks for the tip, I've always admired what you have shared on this board. I was actually thinking of looking into what Matt has to offer at STM. I do believe you are right has to the manufacture of the hose. Thanks again. Would you happen to know of any others as well ? I always like to know of reputable establishments. I do know Matt and The Scottish Tartan Museum is top notch though

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**piperdbh** · 11th January 09, 03:35 PM

would custom-made by one of our knitters be an option?

**1MUNK3** · 11th January 09, 04:07 PM

Hello Piperdbh,
Yes, absolutely! I would love for that to be an option. Do you know of a knitter that would be willing to make me a pair and if so how's the pricing ?

**McMurdo** · 11th January 09, 05:48 PM

You could try this company
http://web.mac.com/sitar/Skye_Highla...iced_Hose.html
I don't have any experience with them but I've seen photos of their hose, and they look good.

**macwilkin** · 11th January 09, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

You could try this company
http://web.mac.com/sitar/Skye_Highla...iced_Hose.html
I don't have any experience with them but I've seen photos of their hose, and they look good.

I have a pair of tartan hose for my Cumming hunting kilt from the Tartan Thistle. They are first rate, and are well worth their cost.

Also, I am expecting a new pair of diced hose any day now from Skye Highland Outfitters. I can't speak to the hose yet, but Josh's customer service is second to none! If the hose are anything like the service, then they'll be some of the best Highland "kit" I've bought to date.

T.