Over Analyzed Kilt Hose Options

[cavscout]

I' searching for kilt hose that find a balance given the following criteria:

Fit Large calves without stretching out very thin (18" +)
Available in Black and/or Brown (dark)
Inexpensive ($20 - $30)
Excellent Quality (Durable and not so thin as to see thru)
Currently available

I evaluated several resources online. There may be others but honestly, if I knew they were not an option due to cost or quality I never considered them in the first place. The Almost Unwearoutable hose are an example. They meet all criteria except cost. It would have been $50 minimum for a plane long sock but then I'm looking at international shipping and possible taxes.

Legend: X=Acceptable, O= Almost, _ = No or N/A



* This does not mean the product is bad, only that I have not tried the products and have not read any reviews of them yet.

I admit this is a very unscientific evaluation but given the criteria for and expected result, it's accurate enough. I'll be glad to go line by line if someone has a question about my logic but not in this post.

For now I'll just summarize my findings:

Fitting a large calve is not a priority of the market. The 4 vendors who can do it do not have the colors I want or they only have one (black or Brown). The Scottish Tartans Museum is expected to have the ability early next year but they are not currently available.


Conclusion:

I'll probably buy a couple pairs of Hamilton Dry Goods socks and dye them for daily wear until Matt Newsome's larger sizes come in and buy a pair of those in black for formal wear.