Hey Friday - in the summer heat (100F+) the leather kilts just soften up. Sometimes get some sweat around the beltline, but nothing serious. The leather blocks the sun and the bottom is wide open so they're comfy.

In cold weather the leather is a bit firmer, but the heat accumulates under the kilt and of course its warmer like a leather jacket.

I know that sounds weird and at odds with itself - but that's my experience. Maybe think of a leather baseball mitt. Its not too hot to wear in summer heat and it provides warmth in the cold weather.

Maybe there's a scientist on board that can explain it better.

Certainly couldn't get away with wearing leather pants in the summer - but a kilt works.

And, I can't explain it, but there's a feeling of jauntiness when wearing a leather kilt.