Kilt socks scrunched down or?

GG · 18th July 10, 09:01 AM

On a hot day and the kilt worn casual, kilt socks to the knee might not be the most comfortable thing.
Looking at pictures it seems as some would just scrunch the socks down in some rather disorderly way, whereas others seem to prefer them nicely folded down.

Are there any rules, and if not, which way do you prefer?

I should appreciate some input.

Greg

**Jock Scot** · 18th July 10, 09:20 AM

To my old army eyes there is smart and then there is disorderly and any hose, under any circumstances that are scrunched down, is disorderly.

**Mike in Dayton** · 18th July 10, 09:27 AM

I just push mine down but make sure each leg is pushed down the same. They tend to fold themselves down in a somewhat orderly fashion above my boot. I use boot socks rather than kilt hose. Boot socks (Gold Toe brand) have less bulk then wool kilt hose. They have a higher cotton content so I can machine wash/dry them rather than having to worry about ruining a pair of expensive wool kilt hose.

Mike

**artificer** · 18th July 10, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by Mike in Dayton

I just push mine down but make sure each leg is pushed down the same. They tend to fold themselves down in a somewhat orderly fashion above my boot. I use boot socks rather than kilt hose. Boot socks (Gold Toe brand) have less bulk then wool kilt hose. They have a higher cotton content so I can machine wash/dry them rather than having to worry about ruining a pair of expensive wool kilt hose.

Mike

*** for everything Mike said,
ESPECIALLY on the boot socks vs kilt hose when scrunching. I like Carhart's or Cabelas work/hunting socks for this purpose. They tend to have a padded instep for lots of walking, some wick away moisture, and none have the bulk of woolen kilt hose.

I'd like to add that I, personally, don't like scrunched hose and low shoes like brogues. If I'm scrunching, it's with boots (I prefer 8-eye Doc Martens).

As much as it pains me to disagree with Jock Scot (whose opinion I respect greatly), while scrunched hose may be a might untidy, Scotland doesn't usually hit +90*f with >75% humidity either. In this case I look to the Regiments overseas actions and follow their lead of scrunchies and boots. If it was good enough for them, it works for me.

**Geoff Withnell** · 18th July 10, 01:35 PM

If you wear kilt hose,for the love of heaven pull them up! If its too hot to pull them up, it's too hot to have a thick wad of crumpled fabric around your calf. Wear shorter socks!

Geoff Withnell

**SoulFyre777** · 18th July 10, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mike in Dayton

I just push mine down but make sure each leg is pushed down the same. They tend to fold themselves down in a somewhat orderly fashion above my boot. I use boot socks rather than kilt hose. Boot socks (Gold Toe brand) have less bulk then wool kilt hose. They have a higher cotton content so I can machine wash/dry them rather than having to worry about ruining a pair of expensive wool kilt hose.

Mike

Thanks for the info on Gold Toe. I'm gonna go look them up now!

**MartinGrenoble** · 18th July 10, 02:22 PM

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

**Zardoz** · 18th July 10, 03:15 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

I'm with Martin on this one! If it's too hot for hose and regular shoes, I don't feel like boots are gonna be any more comfy!

I am unlikely to sport sandals though, I just wear short socks and sneakers (trainers) when it gets 90-95 degrees F and up.

**artificer** · 18th July 10, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

I'm with Martin on this one! If it's too hot for hose and regular shoes, I don't feel like boots are gonna be any more comfy!

I am unlikely to sport sandals though, I just wear short socks and sneakers (trainers) when it gets 90-95 degrees F and up.

I don't wear sneakers unless I'm actually at the gym. I wear sandals most of the time, but usually with a linen shirt and shorts. Something about the kilt and very low (or visually small) footwear doesn't work for me.

Plus, boots are comfy if properly broken in. AND, when games are hosted at boggy sports pitches (ie ALWAYS, at least round here), boots come in awfully handy. It's easier for me to buff and polish my boots than it is for me to clean a pair of sandals inside and out.

**Downunder Kilt** · 18th July 10, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by artificer

I don't wear sneakers unless I'm actually at the gym. Something about the kilt and very low (or visually small) footwear doesn't work for me.

I'm with you on this one Artificer, it's a pet peeve of mine to see sneekers/trainers/sport shoes with kilts. It doesn't matter with socks up or down, short socks, long socks.

Go Docs for those muddy days