Hose advice

[TJ Kelley]

I have recently purchased a couple pair of hose, both wool blends.
One set of cheap, W.Brewing & Co and a set of nicer Scottish Highland Wear.

I like the weight, feel and look of the SHW allot more than the thinner WB's.
Although with the added thickness, all my shoes feel a 1/2 size to small.

Are there any hose on the market that tapper at the feet allowing a full look but give me feet some room?

Thanks for you guidance,
—T

[TheOfficialBren]

Hose tops maybe? They don't have feet.

[sydnie7]

I've never heard of any such hose. While it's nice to have all-purpose shoes, we have learned to buy Bob shoes 1/2 size larger for wear with kilt hose. . . especially with my hand-knits, which tend to be bulkier than commercial.

[Carlo]

I've never heard of any such hose. While it's nice to have all-purpose shoes, we have learned to buy Bob shoes 1/2 size larger for wear with kilt hose. . . especially with my hand-knits, which tend to be bulkier than commercial.

It's a great idea to buy the shoes half a size larger, especially since most people tend to wear shoes that are too small. I did that too.

[TJ Kelley]

I was hoping you gents wouldn't say "bigger shoes".
I wear a US size 13, finding anything larger/half size "off the rack" is a pain in the ****.

Thinking I will look into a shoe stretcher untill I can afford a pair of proper Ghillie's

Thanks though.

[Liam]

I find it is usually the width not the size that is the issue. Most shoes are a regular or "D" width. Try a wide or E or an EEE.

Slainte...Bill

[Friday]

I wear a US size 13, finding anything larger/half size "off the rack" is a pain in the ****.

Fortunately my size 13's are because my foot is 12.5 and they are almost impossible to find. I have the extra room for thick hose.

Check to see if the is a cobbler or shoe repair in your area. They may be able to help.

Or, you could try the cowboy method. Soak a pair of leather shoes in water. Put on thick socks and walk in the shoes until dry. Once dry treat well with leather conditioner.

[Hopper250]

I agree. I already wear shoes to large like Liam does because I'm a EEEE.

[Sir Didymous]

I wear size 13EEE, so I feel your pain. I have found that these DELP stockings from a local reenactment shop work well as the foot area has a nice give to them allowing them to stretch nice and thin over the foot. The shop owner said it was so that they can allow the foot to breath while doing the marching associated with 18th century reenactment. http://smoke-fire.com/hats-and-stockings-2.asp I also read some good reviews on these, but haven't tried them first hand. http://sportkilt.com/product/721/Kilt-Hose-Regular.html