Look for some good quality boot socks that come up the calf near the knee. They look enough like kilt hose that you will not turn heads, and you won't look funky.

I've worn them while hiking, and they're usually made of a very good material for hard wear. I.e., they last pretty well, and they can be had for less than kilt hose. Chekc out somewhere like Bass Pro Shops of Sportsmansguide.com.