Shooting Stockings vs. kilt hose?

**skauwt** · 29th July 09, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

They are one and the same thing as far as I, and many others here in Scotland, are concerned.

yeah thats how i see it also ,
after wearing my free flashes the other day i swear id never wear them again, Ive got these two rings round my legs

with my skin being sensitive they bruised me so i`ll be sticking with shooting socks and traditional garters from now on

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 29th July 09, 04:18 AM

Sure there is a difference. Shooting socks are sold by retailers who carry country clothing and hunting supplies.
http://www.euroguns.co.uk/acatalog/C...f_Cheviot.html

Whereas kilt hose are carried by retailers who specilize in Highland Dress.
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/hose_specialty.htm

:-)

**slohairt** · 29th July 09, 06:46 AM

Ha, Nice one!

No difference, really. In the case of the House of Cheviot, the same sock can sometimes be considered both. Many of their styles are available in x number of colours and are referred to as 'Country Socks', while the same sock/hose available in a different colour range is referred to as 'Kilt Hose.' For customers' ease, I just group them together.

**ShaunMaxwell** · 29th July 09, 06:42 AM

Here's a site I'd run across some time back you might find interesting...

http://www.shootingsocks.co.uk/

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 29th July 09, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by ShaunMaxwell

Here's a site I'd run across some time back you might find interesting...

http://www.shootingsocks.co.uk/

Nice selection on there (including some familiar looking ones from House of Cheviot that we carry as "kilt hose.")

Here's one I've not seen before, though, that I think would look splendid with an Isle of Skye kilt.
http://www.shootingsocks.co.uk/acata...k_-_Thyme.html

**thistlelass** · 29th July 09, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Nice selection on there (including some familiar looking ones from House of Cheviot that we carry as "kilt hose.")

Here's one I've not seen before, though, that I think would look splendid with an Isle of Skye kilt.
http://www.shootingsocks.co.uk/acata...k_-_Thyme.html

As a kilt hose knitter, these look easy peasy to me...I do love the colorway!! (note to self to make Tommy some ribby kilt hose

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**Chas** · 29th July 09, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by ShaunMaxwell

Here's a site I'd run across some time back you might find interesting...

http://www.shootingsocks.co.uk/

Shaun - Thanks for the link. Looks like good value for money - especially their 'Twin Packs'.

Regards

Chas

**Spc. Scott** · 29th July 09, 06:58 AM

It looks as though Wendy Keith does not ship overseas at this time.

I'm not sure about Shootingsocks.co.uk

**Tim Little** · 29th July 09, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Spc. Scott

It looks as though Wendy Keith does not ship overseas at this time.

I'm not sure about Shootingsocks.co.uk

I believe Shootingsocks.co.uk also does not ship overseas.

**dfmacliam** · 29th July 09, 09:49 AM

I found a couple sites on eBayUK that sell the shooting socks, and a garter that looks like traditional but they are like the flash too.. Elastic garter with four colors.. Green, red, yellow, and blue, all for about $15.00 or so. I like the way the looks without the bulk, and legnth of the traditional ties.http://www.countrynaturals.co.uk/aca...nd_Gloves.html
http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItem...022823&emvcc=0