18" + Calves...What to wear

[bear]

I purchased a pair of Acrylic Soccer socks which work fairly well for casual wear but these are still rather tight (and thin) on my 18" calves.

I see that Bear is selling Rugby socks which look like a good deal but will they provide the thickness needed for a proper cuff on a calve my size?

The only other thing I've found is Burnett's & Struth's hose for wide calves for $27.00. But I don't know what wide means. I need to email them to find out.

The other thing I've wondered about is taking some of the terry cloth sweat bands and slip them under the single roll cuff to add thickness to the look.

I just measured my calf and it's 17". The socks fit me no problem and I can pinch an inch of fabric easily. Remember, these are tough socks, made for rugby players, and they're not short, skinny guys!
I've still not worn a hole in a sock, yet.

Edit:
The foot of the sock is a different colour than the leg. They can be worn with some shoes but not all. Boots? No problem.