Opinion: the wearing of Sports Socks with Kilt (Soccer,Hockey,Baseball)

**Hexdef101** · 25th March 16, 05:46 PM

I am curious, What is the Opinion on the wearing of the Longer Sports Socks with the Kilt. The Kind that you can get at any Sporting Goods Store. The reason I ask is that they are generally cheaper then you can get Kilt Hose For, They come in a large variety of Colors, They look about the same (except without the Ribbing,Patterning). I of course am limiting this to the solids, not the kind worn in the 70's with the stripes at the top (that would be absolutely atrocious).

Personally I simply cannot see a difference between the look except the sports socks are tighter, and have a different weave. I do have a cheaper pair of Kilt Hose (and will probably get a nicer pair later). I am just curious on this, I wouldn't want to commit some kind of faux pas

**Thekiltedmohawk** · 25th March 16, 05:50 PM

I wear the soccer over the calf socks like the purple one in my profile.

**ShaunMaxwell** · 25th March 16, 09:28 PM

What kind of kilt would you be wearing them with? Contemporary or traditional? If contemporary, I suppose that anything goes.

I think they look a bit odd with a traditional tartan kilt, and I only recall seeing them worn in that fashion by athletes competing in Highland games

I guess it all depends on what you'll be doing or on the look you're trying to achieve. If it's simply a matter of economics, there are kilt hose that can be had inexpensively (http://www.wbsocks.co.uk/kilt-hose-kilt-socks/).

Personally, I'd discourage it if you're planning to wear them with a traditional tartan kilt and kit, but to each his own.

Cheers,

SM

**Tarheel** · 26th March 16, 06:38 AM

Besides price, I have to consider climate when choosing hose. The lighter materials (cotton or blends verses wool) are cooler in the heat and humidity of the Southern US. This may be a consideration of yours as well.

**WalesLax** · 26th March 16, 08:07 AM

As you can see from my profile picture, that is exactly what I do when I run. Other than running, I generally will wear the kilt socks or nothing (sandals).

**ratspike** · 26th March 16, 08:22 AM

Socks don't need to cost a lot of money. I picked up several pair on ebay from W. Brewin & Co. that are totally decent and have held up well. They're not top shelf but they're comfortable and look nice, and for 7 bucks a pair or whatever I've been super happy. For funky, fun, colorful socks my go-to has always been Sock Dreams. I've been buying socks from them for almost 10 years. Good stuff.

**cessna152towser** · 26th March 16, 09:18 AM

Should not be a problem. I wear soccer socks or rugby socks much more frequently than formal kilt hose.

**Hexdef101** · 26th March 16, 12:27 PM

All Good Comments.

@Tarheel: The main reason's for the question were Price, Climate, Color Selection, and Availability. That said I am very familiar with the Southern Climate so the thicker wool hose are problematic, also I really don't see paying that much for socks when the rest of your outfit was cheaper. ( the wool blend hose from usakilts are good climate wise though, to bad they only have black and white)

@ShaunMaxwell: Currently I don't have a Pure Scottish Wool Traditional Tartan Kilt (maybe one day), And simply put I have no Idea which Tartan I would actually get (my last name is the equivalent of "Welsh Peasant"

, Hey somebody had to do the work, everyone couldn't possibly have been upper class) Maybe I will just make my own. So That shouldn't really be an issue.

I would of course like to hear more opinions on the subject, especially from the "Traditional" guys.

**WalesLax** · 26th March 16, 12:39 PM

These are what I wear - perfect for the Welsh peasant.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSON-RUGBY...-/281656446108

Originally Posted by Hexdef101

All Good Comments.

@Tarheel: The main reason's for the question were Price, Climate, Color Selection, and Availability. That said I am very familiar with the Southern Climate so the thicker wool hose are problematic, also I really don't see paying that much for socks when the rest of your outfit was cheaper. ( the wool blend hose from usakilts are good climate wise though, to bad they only have black and white)

@ShaunMaxwell: Currently I don't have a Pure Scottish Wool Traditional Tartan Kilt (maybe one day), And simply put I have no Idea which Tartan I would actually get (my last name is the equivalent of "Welsh Peasant"

, Hey somebody had to do the work, everyone couldn't possibly have been upper class) Maybe I will just make my own. So That shouldn't really be an issue.

I would of course like to hear more opinions on the subject, especially from the "Traditional" guys.

**Father Bill** · 26th March 16, 12:50 PM

Those who see it and don't know won't know that it's wrong so they won't say anything.

Those who see it and know will know it's wrong but won't likely say anything.

Those who don't see it won't say anything whether they know or not.

But since you asked traditionalists, I wouldn't recommend it. Traditional thick knit socks really aren't much warmer than no socks if they're good quality. My experience in the Canadian banana belt (we're actually farther south here than the northern border of California) is that the traditional kilt hose are cool in the summer and warm in the winter... as is a heavy wool kilt for that matter.

Like everything else, save up and do it well. Not "right"; just "well".