Inexpensive (not cheap) wool kilt hose -- Where to find?

**auld argonian** · 26th September 06, 03:10 PM

You might want to check out Townsend and Son.

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=239

...not that much of a break on the $ but they are wool and wool socks last a long time when you take care of them properly...

I lucked out a while back and picked up many pair of Bridgedale Blaxnit over the knee socks from Sierra Trading Post when they sold the seconds for like $6 a pair...at least one other Xsmarkser ordered some and wasn't pleased with them but I guess I lucked out and got the good ones because they're holding up just fine. Other than that, there's that "sock dreams" place online...I think that they have wool...mostly aimed at the ladies market but socks are socks. Also search the on-lines that supply Ren Faire stuff and see if they might have any tall socks.

Best

AA

**Moose McLennan** · 26th September 06, 04:06 PM

Have a look at W. Brewin.

Kevin

**cavscout** · 26th September 06, 04:38 PM

I'll second Hamilton Dry Goods. My calves are too large for a standard kilt hose to look decent and their socks fit comfortably, give me a large beefy cuff at teh top and stay up without flashes. For $8 they are perfect.

**David Thornton** · 26th September 06, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Moose McLennan

Have a look at W. Brewin.

Kevin

Second that, on his site or watch ebay for specials.

David

**Andrew Green** · 26th September 06, 06:22 PM

The khaki wool full hose from What Price Glory come in at $16, and are quite nice... good solid neutral colour too.

**McClef** · 27th September 06, 03:30 AM

Originally Posted by Moose McLennan

Have a look at W. Brewin.

Kevin

Yes they are good.

They made a mistake on the order and sent me a pair of white hose with a Saltire motif which should have gone to somebody in Glasgow from the paperwork when I had ordered Lovatt Green hose.

I emailed them about it telling them I would have to use the white hose as I was off to Scotland and there wouldn't be time for me to return them for replacement.

They honourably apologised and sent me a pair of the correct hose free of charge.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 30th September 06, 11:51 PM

I just took the dive (though $8 + $3 shipping isn't really much of a dive I suppose :rolleyes: ) and ordered a pair of grey kilt socks from Hamilton Dry Goods. I'll give a review when I get 'em in...