Quote Originally Posted by Mike S View Post
for House of Cheviot. Not the least expensive option, but worth every penny. They also have MANY styles and colors to choose from beyond what others offer.

I don't have big ankles and calves, but for those who do they offer special sizes to fit those who do.
Well not quite. Normally I would have agreed with you completely as I have worn Cheviot hose for shooting and kilt wear for a good many years with complete satisfaction. They have lived a hard life and have lasted well.

However, I am sad to report that this is not the case with Cheviot "Argyll" style hose. I had need of a pair a month or so ago and when ordered they arrived promptly and fitted perfectly over the foot and over the ankle, but further up the leg and particularly over the calf they were uncomfortably tight. By that I mean, 20 seconds was too long and thus impossible to wear. Now, I have never had any trouble with any other sort of Cheviot hose and whilst I suppose that I do have quite a large build, I can honestly say that I have never had this sort of trouble before , particularly over my calves. In fact I put on a brand spanking new pair of plain claret Cheviot hose yesterday, with not a problem.

I must finish by saying that the merchant promptly repaid me for the returned hose without so much as a quibble. Interestingly, he said that all the Cheviot " Argyll" style hose were made to those rather narrower dimensions. Be warned.