My First Kilt - Stillwater Standard Blackwatch

**Bob C** · 5th December 05, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by uncledelphi

Any recommendations on where I can get some cheap, non-wool kilt hose?

Ebay. You'll find whatever color acrylic socks you want. You might look for a casual day sporran while you're there. Your dress sporran is very nice, but a bit much for casual occasions. You can get a serviceable plain leather one on eBay for about $30.

I have one like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Braided-Edge-Bla...QQcmdZViewItem

**Alan H** · 5th December 05, 03:39 PM

The rugby socks that Bear sells on his website...www.bearkilts.com are fantastic. I have a pair of bright whitea nd I love 'em. They stay up all day without flashes, too.

**GlassMan** · 5th December 05, 04:22 PM

SportKilts.com sells a great line of acrylic kilt hose that come in a wide variety of colors. I love them during the summer because they are much cooler than wool kilt hose. But right now I'm shifting into wool mode since winter is here.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 5th December 05, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by GlassMan

SportKilts.com sells a great line of acrylic kilt hose that come in a wide variety of colors. I love them during the summer because they are much cooler than wool kilt hose. But right now I'm shifting into wool mode since winter is here.

I think this has been posted before (and by me I think!), but a great answer to cold weather and SK hose (which are very affordable, or any lighter hose) is to wear a pair of dress socks (hopefully long) underneath them, preferably wool or a wool blend, but any dress sock adds that extra bit of warmth without the thickness. I find that if I do that, I can actually wear the real hose for a second day, and just wash the under-hose that are next to the foot.

**GlassMan** · 5th December 05, 08:52 PM

Very interesting idea. I'll have to try that. It's gotta be less expensive than my wool hose from HR.

**MacMullen** · 5th December 05, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior

I think this has been posted before (and by me I think!), but a great answer to cold weather and SK hose (which are very affordable, or any lighter hose) is to wear a pair of dress socks (hopefully long) underneath them, preferably wool or a wool blend, but any dress sock adds that extra bit of warmth without the thickness. I find that if I do that, I can actually wear the real hose for a second day, and just wash the under-hose that are next to the foot.

That's a great idea. One of those, "Duh! Why didn't I think of that!"

**Sherry** · 6th December 05, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior

I think this has been posted before (and by me I think!), but a great answer to cold weather and SK hose (which are very affordable, or any lighter hose) is to wear a pair of dress socks (hopefully long) underneath them, preferably wool or a wool blend, but any dress sock adds that extra bit of warmth without the thickness. I find that if I do that, I can actually wear the real hose for a second day, and just wash the under-hose that are next to the foot.

Great idea, KCW!

Sherry

**prattw** · 6th December 05, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior

I think this has been posted before (and by me I think!), but a great answer to cold weather and SK hose (which are very affordable, or any lighter hose) is to wear a pair of dress socks (hopefully long) underneath them, preferably wool or a wool blend, but any dress sock adds that extra bit of warmth without the thickness. I find that if I do that, I can actually wear the real hose for a second day, and just wash the under-hose that are next to the foot.

Actually, silk dress socks would be very warm when worn under another pair. Ever worn silk long johns? Very light and warm, but allow quick cooling off when you remove the layers above them.

Will Pratt