Info. on sporran wearing

**Mike50** · 27th August 06, 05:08 PM

Hey guys,
Well I got my first kilt awhile ago and I finally found a sporran on e-bay that was a great deal. I got a black sporran and belt and a kilt pin for 45 bucks. Now it is just a casual sporran and I plan on getting another one later that is more formal and more detailed. My question is, after putting everything on
how low do you usually wear your sporran? I have seen guys wearing them really high and others very low. I guess that must be all up too the wearer.
Mike

**Cinnabar** · 27th August 06, 05:22 PM

Welcome Mike. Basically, you want the sporran out of the way; i.e., not limiting your movement. If it's bothering you, it's probably too low (most people where the sporran too low, rather than too hight). The basic rule of thumb is that the top of the sporran in worn 4 finger widths below the bottom of your belt. You may also want to check out the pics section to see some examples. I hope that helps.

**Blu (Ontario)** · 27th August 06, 05:27 PM

My rule if thumb is...

Low enough that it doesn't rub against the belt buckle
and
High enough that it doesn't interfere with walking.

Sporrans come in numerous shapes and sizes. An exact dimensional location isn't possible. I tend to judge subjectively from what I don't like.

Don't know if that helps.

blu

**Kilted KT** · 27th August 06, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)

My rule if thumb is...

Low enough that it doesn't rub against the belt buckle
and
High enough that it doesn't interfere with walking.

blu

Same here. I wear it just low enough so it doesn't rub against the buckle when I am standing. Any lower and it becomes a pain to walk with.

**Rex_Tremende** · 27th August 06, 06:03 PM

For whatever reason, the rule of thumb that has formed itself in my brain is that "It is not a figleaf," meaning not too low as to be mistaken for one.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

**keepoffgrass** · 27th August 06, 06:10 PM

I like the sporran slings apposed to the full sporran belts. I dont know if anyone in here is a fan of them. To me though, they seem more comfortible. I dont have a very good sporran belt though, maybe thats the problem

**Kilted KT** · 27th August 06, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by keepoffgrass

I like the sporran slings apposed to the full sporran belts. I dont know if anyone in here is a fan of them. To me though, they seem more comfortible. I dont have a very good sporran belt though, maybe thats the problem

Cavscout makes great sporran straps. I don't even wear chains anymore since I got the strap from him.

**Panache** · 28th August 06, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende

For whatever reason, the rule of thumb that has formed itself in my brain is that "It is not a figleaf," meaning not too low as to be mistaken for one.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

Does anybody else now have a weird idea for a leaf shaped sporran stuck in their brains?

Cheers