dark green kilt hose

[keepoffgrass]

hi guys,

I'm looking for some dark green kilt hose, I have a pair of sport kilt cheap hose, that are pretty much the right color, but I'd like something a little more flashy, like actual kilt hose, not knee socks. They're fine for scrunching down with boots, but they dont look that great when you wear them with flashes. I don't want any wool or wool blend hose, they're a bit hot to wear over here. Any one know of a place that has lighter weight hose, other than sport kilt? I was thinking about maybe trying one of their "fancier" pairs of hose. Anyone have any of those? Are they worth the $15? I'm open to suggestions.

Oh, and also... I have a pair of wool blend hose that must have accidentally been put in the dryer or something, cause they shrank, and I have a hell of time trying to get them on my feet now. Any way to stretch them back out that you know of? Or should I just give them to someone with small feet? lol

[auld argonian]

Dark green is a pretty broad description. Dark bottle green, olive green, emerald green? Is there a tartan that you're trying to match?

Best

AA

[McMurdo]

Here are a pair of Bottle Green I would consider them dark. They are a lycra/wool blend, however I really do not think you will find much in the way of kilt hose without some wool. These are from an ebay seller that I have used several times with no complaints.

[keepoffgrass]

auld argonian, I'm trying to match USA kilts Prince of Wales tartan. Its more of a dark forest green I'd say.

McMurdo, I was actually thinking about some from these guys, on their actual website you can get package deals on their hose too. I think you can get 4 pair for 16 pounds or something. I have a pair of black hose from them too, they're a bit warm for this tropical weather, even in the winter time though. I may end up going with these.

thanks guys

[Kiltman]

Dark green is difficult. Human eyes have twice as many receptors for green as any other color.
I buy rugby socks. They are inexpensive and from Barbarian they come in pairs. Great value for the money.

[Andrew Breecher]

Don't be too afraid of wool in hot climates. If you get 100% wool it will actually breath well and be cooler than a poly blend.

Andrew.

[keepoffgrass]

Don't be too afraid of wool in hot climates. If you get 100% wool it will actually breath well and be cooler than a poly blend.

Andrew.

yeah, my wool kilts are much cooler actually than any of the others I have, whether it be pv or acrylic. I have a stillwater heavy weight that is quite comfortable on hot days, much more so than even the light PV kilts. My clan tank I dont wear enough to really judge, I'm afraid I'm going to stain in everyday use

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I don't know what your hose budget is, but you might want to consider our Lewis Hose:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/hose.htm

They are a Merino wool/Acrylic blend, but are very comfortable to wear. I speak from personal experience. I don't find them hot or uncomfortable in the least. The sock itself is a bit thinner than our standard kilt hose, but the cable knit design at the top gives the look of a thicker sock. And they are extremely durable and not as likely to shrink as a sock with a higher wool content.

Ask Riverkilt for a review, he has a pair or twelve.

As for the hose that shrunk -- I think the thing to do is make a charitable contribution to someone with smaller feet. :-)

~M

[pipesndrumsnun]

I would suggest "hunter green".

[kilted_brewer]

Trying to match something from USA Kilts? These are offered at USA Kilts:


I have a pair in green and navy blue from them. They're quite nice, I think.