Argyll Hose

**westy1970** · 17th January 12, 08:03 PM

Where can I find some Argyll hose that don't cost a small fortune? I would love a pair but can't see shelling out more than I paid for my kilt for them. I have checked Scottish Tartan Gift Shop and Scotweb, but alas, too much for my budget.

**highland mafia** · 17th January 12, 08:27 PM

Hey Im with ya!!!

**MacMillans son** · 17th January 12, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by westy1970

Where can I find some Argyll hose that don't cost a small fortune? I would love a pair but can't see shelling out more than I paid for my kilt for them.. ..

The problem may not be that the hose are too expensive, but rather, your kilt was too cheap.

Dunadd Trading company, located at the footer of this page, typically has some of the best prices for quality kilt hose. I recently read that J Higgins may have some lower quality, and commensurately priced, Argyle, or perhaps it was diced hose. Give them a look too.

Best of luck!

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 18th January 12, 05:42 AM

Hmmm.... $140 for a pair of custom knit argyle hose to match your kilt (which is the price the STM Gift Shop sells them for) is about as inexpensive as you will find them.

I understand if that is still above your budget, though. You could possibly keep an eye out on Ebay, and in the "For Sale" section of this forum. You could get lucky and find a pair of hose for sale in your size, in colors that would work with your kilt.

In the meantime, though, there is nothing wrong with wearing solid colored hose with evening wear.

**creagdhubh** · 18th January 12, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

The problem may not be that the hose are too expensive, but rather, your kilt was too cheap.

Agreed.

**westy1970** · 18th January 12, 07:13 AM

For the record, I never said their prices were not fair, just out of my budget.

**westy1970** · 18th January 12, 07:19 AM

Thanks for the tip on J Higgins. They have dice hose for $60 which I can afford.

**MacMillans son** · 18th January 12, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by westy1970

Thanks for the tip on J Higgins. They have dice hose for $60 which I can afford.

That's great! I'm glad it worked out.

You may also want to consider some of the fancy topped hose available from other vendors as well. They tend not to be as expensive as the full Argyles, and still add a bit of flair.

We look forward to the requisite photos when they arrive.

**MacLowlife** · 18th January 12, 10:04 AM

I'd like to echo MacMillan's Son's advice about other fancy hose. I just checked that Internet Auction Site and found several attractive options listed under SHOOTING SOCKS.

I recognize that this may frustrate some people, but I figure, if the kilt is just a garment, then kilt hose ought to just be garments, too, and I have actually worn argyle socks that are not specifically marketed as kilt hose. Much depends on the individual hose and the individual's calves, but you might get lucky. If your foot is not too large and you are a confident and secure guy, you might investigate women's knee socks.

You are absolutely right about fairly priced things sometimes not being in our budgets. Now and then, we have to suck it up and accept lower quality for a lower price, simply because we can't afford high quality and we can't wait until we have that extra cash. That famed Scot, Archie McDonald built quite an empire on lower quality for a lower price- before his crazy haired cousin Ronald took over.