Kilt socks scrunched down or?

**Zardoz** · 18th July 10, 04:08 PM

should have known better

**artificer** · 18th July 10, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

should have known better

?

sorry, better than what?

**wildrover** · 19th July 10, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

should have known better

Should have known better, like what?

Like the Beatles? Like Jim Diamond? Or Sick Puppies? Maybe Richard Marx?

What's her name, and is she hot? Pix or ban.

Hey, ask a question here, I guarantee you'll get an answer

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My answer? Socks up. Which side of your bread do you choose to put the butter on?

**Bugbear** · 19th July 10, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by wildrover

Should have known better, like what?

Like the Beatles? Like Jim Diamond? Or Sick Puppies? Maybe Richard Marx?

What's her name, and is she hot? Pix or ban.

Hey, ask a question here, I guarantee you'll get an answer

...

My answer? Socks up. Which side of your bread do you choose to put the butter on?

And if you give an answer here, someone will disagree.

**Zardoz** · 19th July 10, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by wildrover

Hey, ask a question here, I guarantee you'll get an answer

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Originally Posted by Bugbear

And if you give an answer here, someone will disagree.

Should have known better than to mention sneakers.

Must add it to my list of things it's just not worth bringing up around here! Not a big deal, I was a little cranky that night and I forgot that some of our membership finds the most ubiquitous footwear in America so plebian.

All I wanted to say, is while boots certainly have their place, I find the pairs I own (at least the ones that are presentable) a bit too warm for my comfort as general wear in the Texas heat.

**artificer** · 19th July 10, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Bugbear

And if you give an answer here, someone will disagree.

That's totally untrue

Originally Posted by Zardoz

Should have known better than to mention sneakers.

Must add it to my list of things it's just not worth bringing up around here! Not a big deal, I was a little cranky that night and I forgot that some of our membership finds the most ubiquitous footwear in America so plebian.

All I wanted to say, is while boots certainly have their place, I find the pairs I own (at least the ones that are presentable) a bit too warm for my comfort as general wear in the Texas heat.

Relax, Mate. I'm not the kilt police.

You're more than welcome to wear whatever makes you happiest. I don't wear trainers for three main reasons:

1) When I do, I feel like Jerry Seinfeld (ie white sneakers and dark trousers)

2) I refuse to buy multiple pairs of $$$ sneakers. The pair I work out in become bio-hazards and are unfit for civilized company (or, in fact, anything living). This would necessitate another pair for actual life.

3) If I'm not kilted and it's warm (>50*f), I'm wearing sandals. A good pair of sandals can last me 4-5 years. Trainers seem to burn out in a season. Since a good pair of sandals costs as much as a decent pair of sneakers ($100), I'm making out like a bandit by NOT wearing sneakers.

Your mileage may vary.

**sanddog28** · 19th July 10, 01:48 PM

I must agree somewhat with Jock on this one, if you’re going to wear hose I think they look much better pulled up and looking sharp. That being said I do enjoy wearing boots even when it’s warm, so like Mike I go for a boot sock as opposed to wool hose and they look just fine with a bit of a scrunch sitting just above the top of the boot. I have found that the Thorlo boot socks are very comfy, not so hot and come in a good array of colors.

**WolfmanJack** · 19th July 10, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by MartinGrenoble

Too warm for socks?
Then why wear boots?
Sandals are all you need this time of year. Let your feet breathe a little.
Martin

Originally Posted by artificer

3) If I'm not kilted and it's warm (>50*f), I'm wearing sandals. A good pair of sandals can last me 4-5 years. Trainers seem to burn out in a season. Since a good pair of sandals costs as much as a decent pair of sneakers ($100), I'm making out like a bandit by NOT wearing sneakers.

I agree with Martin and artificer. For very informal occasions, I rather like the look of strap-on sandals and bare legs with a kilt. My son wears this often. It has a sort of 'Roman' look to it.

GG · 21st July 10, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by WolfmanJack

It has a sort of 'Roman' look to it.

O yes, the Roman look. Here is my version two years ago, using a Utilikilt and sandals – after a holiday I Rome, by the way.
I never practiced it outside the garden, however. Wasn’t sure it would be a good idea.

The UK is to the short side, but it does look shorter than it is due to the camera angle.

Greg

**Bugbear** · 19th July 10, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by artificer

That's totally untrue

Fine then, I disagree with myself.

I have, back in the day, worn the sandals with a canvas kilt for the Roman, as well as the Hawaiian-ish look. The canvas kilt is not, and has nothing to do with the Highland kilt, though. That being said, I think a box canvas or maybe UK style might be good for the Roman look, not that I know anything...