spats?

**Moose McLennan** · 10th July 06, 02:54 AM

No don't worry, I wasn't really planning on getting a pair.

But they would be the answer to two little problems I have:
I do a lot of (dog) walking kilted. Quite a bit of walking through woods and hedgerows, undergrowth, brambles and whatever. And what I have noticed is that this very hard on kilt hose. I've started wearing cheap, very thick and long work socks for this reason. If they snag, they snag.
Another annoying thing is the amount of pine needles, small stones and other assorted stuff that gather in my shoes whilst walking, unprotected by a trouser leg as they are.

Is there an easy answer to this? Gaiters are too much, I don't want to look as if I'm about to scale the North Face of the Eiger. High boots, although I'm not crazy about the look?

M.

**Pour1Malt** · 10th July 06, 03:47 AM

hikin gaiters an high boots arr the ainly options ai can think o'....

**JackK** · 10th July 06, 04:56 AM

Gaiters are probably your best option, I have a pair I used to use downhill skiing. They are just nylon with elastic top and bottom with a full length fo velcro to fasten. While mountian biking I have run into (not literally) trail runners that even make their own gaiters. REI has a few styles http://tinyurl.com/k2cqt

Jack

**smaughazard** · 10th July 06, 05:34 AM

Sounds like greaves would be appropriate…

**Moose McLennan** · 10th July 06, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by smaughazard

Sounds like greaves would be appropriate…

Hehe, yeah. And a claymore. Dog better watch her tail

I'm going to get myself a pair of sensible boots.

M.

**James** · 10th July 06, 09:37 AM

Puttees-protect the ankle, prevent water getting into boots, and in general ideal.

If they fail, go to a climbers shop and get snow-gaiters.

James

**Nick** · 10th July 06, 11:24 AM

I've worn my grandpa's WWII gaiters in the winter, but the problem is they're not designed to go over hiking boots, so I have to wear them with low shoes.

**Robinhood** · 10th July 06, 11:36 AM

Here is my solution posted earlier:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=18336

**macwilkin** · 10th July 06, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Nick

I've worn my grandpa's WWII gaiters in the winter, but the problem is they're not designed to go over hiking boots, so I have to wear them with low shoes.

Nick,

No offence meant, but please don't wear your grandfather's leggings! I've seen a lot of relics and historic items destroyed this way.

Regards,

Todd

**Caradoc** · 10th July 06, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Moose McLennan

High boots, although I'm not crazy about the look?

M.

I've got a pair of nine-button SodHoppers in two tones of brown leather, stag buttons, and a "natural edge" cuff at the top.

They come up over the calf, and have a sheath sewn into the top of the right boot for my sgian dubh.

I've had them for well over twelve years now, and couldn't be happier with 'em.