Cheap Durable Kilts

[Riverkilt]

A couple thoughts on this thread from this kilt junkie.

I have two leather kilts. One of Robert's (RKilts) saffron leather, and a UK Brown leather (pre front pockets).

Have worn both in the heat of Arizona. Not a problem for me. When things are warm the leather at the waist sort of molds to me and I like that. Besides, leather kilts are such a trip, and the leather smell so intoxicating, I don't notice the heat.

I imagine a leather jacket, leather pants, or even a leather baseball glove would be hot in the summer, but they're not open like a kilt. I know in the winter the kilts trap the heat, but I think its so hot in the summer the heat is always spilling out as other heat rises. I'm no physicist, but know they're not as hot as people fear.

And, in addition to SWK and SportKilts don't over look USAKilts casuals which are less expensive than SportKilt and better made. At least they can pleat to the sett or stripe instead of "pleating to the random." I posted a SportKilt - USAKilt Casual comparison somewhere a few months ago.

Ron

[Panache]

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ilt+Stillwater

Colin,

Thanks for the link!

About Sport Kilt: I have ordered from Sport Kilt twice now. Once for my son's Royal Stewart kilt which I think is excellent for a child's kilt. I also ordered him white kilt socks (very sturdy) and a $12 kilt pin which seemed a good deal. I'm not so happy with the cheap $6 kilt socks I got for myself. They seem to be balling rather nastily for only one wash so far. I was very pleased with the customer service of Sport Kilt, my phone order was easily taken and I recieved my order in less than a week.

My wife noticed the sport kilt display at the Campbell Highland Games

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=18461

She was interested in their kilted mini skirts*. I put in a second order (online)for one for her along with a diced Glengarry for myself. I'll post a review when we get it (which should be tomorrow or Friday).

Now that the summer heat has hit I like the idea of a light weight casual kilt for me (I just can't keep wearing only my wonderful UK Mocker.) Maybe I need a USA Casual kilt.


* My lovely wife, the Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Godesss, wondered if I was happy that she was supporting me by getting a kilted miniskirt in the loud McCleod. In truth the tartan and Scottish connection was completely beside the point, I was happy she was getting a miniskirt!

[Canuck]

Take note, kilt makers, SportKilt is meeting my request right now, I bought 7 kilts from them two days ago ... SEVEN! Ok, Colin, quick draw your deletion wand and zap me right off of here, we all know you want to.

Glad you found someone to fill your order.....I am happy that they have your business....I wish you much success with your purchase. However, I will say it's not unusal for us to have clients that order several kilts at one time.....
So I have taken note and it's really fine by me.
Cheers

[JayFilomena]

I have a leather kilt, and I really like it. the only problem is...well, lets see, how to put this...I don't look like I like women. When I wear my Leather kilt, I dress up a bit, and only to take my wife out someplace nice. For me, Casual wearing of the leather kilt makes me look like the lead singer at the Blue Oyster, from the movie police Academy. Before you buy one, ask yourself, "Self, where will I be wearing it?" For me, I wouldnt wear it to the mall. Maybe a club if my wife were with me. I would wear it to a play or formal dinner. make sure you try one on before you have one made, to see how it would make you look. If I knew before I had the kilt made, how Happy the kilt made me look, I might not have commissioned it.

[Riverkilt]

You sure Jay?

I have a UK Brown leather and an RKilts Saffron leather...never been accused of "that."

Wore a leather kilt to a banquet dinner of my father's old War 2 fighter group and nary a problem. Often wear them on dates with ladies...hiking...even to the local biker festival and Ren Faire.

When I'm alone its the ladies that come up to me to ask about it.

Ron

[Iolaus]

I gotta agree with Jay; when I first saw the black leather UK, the first thought through my mind was "fetish wear." That's not to say I'm not tempted by any leather kilt, but the smooth leather, the narrow apron (almost reminiscent of a loin-cloth) and lacing up the sides of the UK did make a certain impression on me.

I do like the "loin-cloth" impression of the cloth UKs - gives it kind of a "tough" appearance, but adding the leather component seems to put it over the top for me. For me, the extreme of going with leather needs to be moderated with a more traditional style, like the TFCK, or a less finished surface, like suede (or both).

[MacWage]

In regards to the original, original, original reason for this (and the pervious threads), I was wondering of kilts were a good idea in an environment that tears up shoes and pants in a week or two (images of shreaded legs).

Anyway, I'm looking forword ro see if anything holds up to that abuse.

I was going to suggest (before lockage) that Chris have his wife/significant other study one of his kilts and make cheap ripoffs of heavy canvas and heavy duty thread (double stitched).

Anyone know of any plaid/tartan canvas for sale?

[Chris Webb]

In regards to the original, original, original reason for this (and the pervious threads), I was wondering of kilts were a good idea in an environment that tears up shoes and pants in a week or two (images of shreaded legs).

Anyway, I'm looking forword ro see if anything holds up to that abuse.

I was going to suggest (before lockage) that Chris have his wife/significant other study one of his kilts and make cheap ripoffs of heavy canvas and heavy duty thread (double stitched).

Anyone know of any plaid/tartan canvas for sale?

Thanks, man. Actually Peggy is an excellent seamstress, just too busy working. It's not so much the tearing up of the kilt as it is the amount of dirt, grime and the like. Also, the heat here in Texas is suffocating ... my kilts so far have proved to be a bit hot on the legs. SportKilt thinks that their microfiber material usually used in their new Hiking Kilt is well worth a try. I'll be sure to let folks know how they work out.

Kilt On.

Chris Webb

[Iolaus]

In regards to the original, original, original reason for this (and the pervious threads), I was wondering of kilts were a good idea in an environment that tears up shoes and pants in a week or two (images of shreaded legs).

Anyway, I'm looking forword ro see if anything holds up to that abuse.

I was going to suggest (before lockage) that Chris have his wife/significant other study one of his kilts and make cheap ripoffs of heavy canvas and heavy duty thread (double stitched).

Anyone know of any plaid/tartan canvas for sale?

You were wondering!?! If something's going to tear up your shoes, you may want to rethink the clothing choices from the ground up! Maybe some heavy boots and leather chaps.

In answer to your question - is it a good idea... - I'm thinking an emphatic "NO!" would be appropriate.

...of course, you could wear the leather chaps under the kilt...

[MacWage]

For those who misses it, Chris was asking for a disposable kilt to wear at work, a literal dump. He told of wearing out red wings and other high quality, durable boots, and jeans in a matter of weeks to months. Yet, he was looking for kilts to wear that could be worn, washed, and reworn at least 10 times. As for the widsom of kilts in such an environment, I leave that to him.

As many, my first reaction was "YOU WANT TO DO WHAT?" Yet, I left that to him and was trying to offer a REAL suggestion, which might actually be helpful.

Now, lets keep this thread on KILTS (not women's lacross skirts)!