Okay, so all of us here are united by one common thread -- kilts. We all enjoy the comfort, freedom, and practicality of kilts. They just make sense, right?

So recently I stumbled across the Vibram FiveFingers (thanks to another Xmarks user for pointing them out), an alternative footwear that is more comfortable, provides more freedom, and are more practical than your typical shoe. They just make sense.

Right.

So on Sunday I ordered a pair, along with a pair of the socks they recommend, and they should be here tomorrow. I'll let you know how I feel about them.

I also find myself looking at performance / outdoors clothing. Thinking about it, it's because they are designed not for fashion, but for either comfort, freedom, practicality, or all three.

So this whole thing got me thinking. I like kilts for what they give me (comfort, freedom, etc.) Are they different? Yes. But so what?
I like (the idea) of the FiveFingers. Are they different? Yes. But so what?
Why do other kilt wearers like kilts? Same reasons as I do. There's something in all of us that says "this just makes so much more sense, and yes they are against the social grain, but I don't care about that as much as what I get out of wearing them". It isn't that we strive to be different, we just are - but different is good. Different is progressive. Different makes you a leader in an otherwise stagnant society.

So, I wanted to ask you, my fellow kilties; What other possibly alternative clothing items do you wear? What do you wear that provides either more comfort, freedom, or practicality (or any other good reason to wear something you can come up with)?