I like the Hot Topic kilts for many reasons.

I really think they are underrated here, and get a lot of unneeded flack. If it were not for my girlfriend getting a HT kilt and letting me wear it, I would not own a Utilikilt or a Stillwater kilt today.

A hot topic kilt is not supposed to be a high quality, traditional kilt. It is good quality for the price, 50-60 dollars. I have a hard time finding anything other then a Stillwater for that cheap. It is a great kilt for junking around in, very comfortable. It has large pockets and belt loops, making it very practical to wear. The Hot Topic kilt is great for getting younger adults to start wearing unbifurcated garments.

For what it is, a Hot Topic kilt is a good deal for the price, and there really are no other “utility kilts” on the market for that cheap.