inexpensive hose?

[dgjester]

any suggestions on inexpensive hose? just traded in the utilikilt i've had for about four years and worn about four times for a stillwater standard kilt in mackenzie. hopefully this one will get worn more often--the missus, she protests--but it presents a bit of an accessory problem. not too worried about a sporran, i've got some leather and am almost positive i can turn out something presentable--thinking rob roy here--but i'm not quite so handy with a pair of knitting needles. casting about the net has produced kilt hose from 60gbp to 5usd. any suggestions on what to go with? i've got about a $25 limit here.

[brewerpaul]

With the Stillwater MacKenzie you can never go wrong with Lovat Blue or Green. I think they are universal for most anything. A burgundy, claret or brick red will also go well with the red stripe in the kilt. USA kilts has kilt hose at 20 bucks a pair and they are 70% wool 30% nylon. Below that you get thin usually 30%wool and 70% nylon hose so spend a couple extra and they will last you a good while. Even a charcoal gray is classy if you wear some brighter flashes or garter ties with them.

[NorseCelt]

Check out sockdreams.com.

[fluter]

I'd suggest one or two pairs of lovat green hose, which goes with everything. Shop with our fine Xmarks sponsors, they will probably run about $20 a pair. You can get nicer ones later, and don't overlook the possibility of knitting your own.

If anyone in your family knits at all, or you have a spool knitter, you could make some garter ties. Otherwise some flashes (which come with garters to hold up your socks) are advised. Red is the default color; blue or green will also look nice with the MacKenzie.

In short, lovat green hose and red flashes will server you well for almost anything.

[New World Czech]

Visit USA Kilts, they have nice basic hose for $20 a pair and you will have them in no time.

[opositive]

another vote for sockdreams. do a search for kilt socks.

also, this weekend i received these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/KILT-SCOTTIS...item51a1dbd473

whose label says: stockings men thin wool/nylon stone ... which i would describe as plain, thin, brownish-grey color hose for casual kilt wear. comfy and should "go"with just about anything. they might not be good year round in the north, but down here i probably will wear them through all seasons for informal occasions.

and kilted carver still has some in the for sale section.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Glenmore Hose are on sale this month for only $22.95 from Amazon.