This is not a bad article. Perhaps painfully honest. It expresses nothing more than what the general population of North America and much of the world thinks with regard this individual wearing skirts (..the kilt in this case is simply a vehicle..) and in particular with dirty running shoes. It does not say anything negative about the kilt specifically. The issue spoken to here is fashion freedom and equality... and the wearer is complimented in this regard.

In the second last paragraph, the author can't resist aiming a jibe at Coviella... which I'm guessing would likely express the sentiment of much of the general public. The author is however exposing his own honest ignorance. (... being bliss?).

However the last paragraph says...

...But Coviello makes a reasonable point. Schools should be fair. If girls can wear skirts, then so should boys. Fashion, however, is not fair. And in matters of style, being right is not the same as winning the argument...
So , whats bad about that? I think we tend to be a bit oversensetive about stories that don't gush with enthusiasm about kilts. Coviella is simply paying the price for stepping outside of the box in our very conformist society.... As do we all from time to time.