Kilts Vs. Pants

[kilted in kleaveland]

Regardless of the numerous testimonials, until you actually own one and KNOW that they can take a serious beating, it is hard for Joe Normal to understand the $125 and up price tag. My UKs have withstood punishment that makes my Levi cry. You get what you pay for!

[Kilted KT]

And this is just the UK's...I'd have to say my blackwatch e-bay kilts ( once properly re-worked) will stand up to anything at least as well as a uk, and far better than any pants I've ever seen (well, the nomex firefighter pants might hold up as well, but I don't own any, so there is no point of referral)

[Mr. Kilt]

What baffles me is how someone could balk at paying $100+ for a kilt, yet doesn't hesitate to shell out $100 or more for a pair of jeans. :confused:

Perhaps it's time for someone at UK headquarters, Stillwater, and the others to start pushing the longetivity factor in their websites. I've still got all my kilts, and they're all still in perfect condition. Can't say the same for the pants I've had to buy and wear in the same time period.

[auld argonian]

Who pays $100 plus for a pair of jeans? Holy Schnikes! I even gave up on Levis...$40+ and they stopped making the "model number" that fit me in favor of "relaxed fit" (read: baggy ***). I just buy the Rustler jeans at Kmart for $13-$15 a pair and they seem to last an adequate period of time...and if they get trashed, no big loss...back to Kmart.

We'll see how long the kilts hold up...I expect that the wool will prove to have more longevity but that PolyViscose stuff seems pretty hardy.

Best

AA

[GMan]

And the pants wearers call us nuts!

Granted they do have their place, but come on lets get practical here, Kilts are the best!

[Kilted KT]

Who pays $100 plus for a pair of jeans? Holy Schnikes! I even gave up on Levis...$40+ and they stopped making the "model number" that fit me in favor of "relaxed fit" (read: baggy ***). I just buy the Rustler jeans at Kmart for $13-$15 a pair and they seem to last an adequate period of time...and if they get trashed, no big loss...back to Kmart.

We'll see how long the kilts hold up...I expect that the wool will prove to have more longevity but that PolyViscose stuff seems pretty hardy.

Best

AA

go to any of the stores catering to teenagers and 'high fashion' at any mall in the US...I've seen jeans that were torn to shreads for more than $100 in more than one place...

[Raphael]

I usually spend around $100 for wool trousers for work. I have yet to wear out a pair yet. The oldest I have is about 5 years.

If I can make my trousers to last 5 years, I wonder how long would my kilts last?

[Raphael]

go to any of the stores catering to teenagers and 'high fashion' at any mall in the US...I've seen jeans that were torn to shreads for more than $100 in more than one place...

and they are fashionable for 1-2 seasons while Kilts will always be fashionable.

[NewKilt]

This reminds me of just how fast I used to go through a pair of pants at work. I no longer work, but was an industrial engineer by profession. I did quite a bit of walking most days - out to the production floor, back to the office,etc. I would estimate that I was lucky if a pair of pants lasted 6 months - the crotch would wear out. I probably spent more on pants per year than the cost of 2-3 UK Originals. I pay extra for my UK's because I'm a big guy.

I have no doubt that all my kilts will out live me. Also, when you pay for kilts such as UK's, and traditional wools you have invested in clothing that will have a fairly high resale value. I have $3300 invested in my kilts. When the time comes, I would not be surprised if my wife or children could sell them for at least 50-60% of their original value. You certainly can't do that with most pants. Come to think of it, you can't do that with most cars.

Darrell

[Caradoc]

I just buy the Rustler jeans at Kmart for $13-$15 a pair and they seem to last an adequate period of time...and if they get trashed, no big loss...back to Kmart.

I've been buying the Dickies' brand jeans at Ace Hardware. $20 a pair, and they seem to last forever.

Kilts aren't suited for crawling around in attic spaces and under houses, pulling network and/or video cables.