Extra Long Hose for Tall men

**sarge** · 24th February 12, 12:01 PM

I am quite tall, and most all of the hose I find are too short for my tastes. Do any of you know of a source for extra long hose.

Also, as I am in Florida, I prefer a wool blend or acrylic. 100% wool gets a bit uncomfortable. Your suggestions are appreciated.

**davidg** · 24th February 12, 12:08 PM

Try House of Cheviot hose as they seem longer than most. Unfortunately they are 100% wool though

**1oldsarge** · 24th February 12, 12:26 PM

Try sending an E-mail to WB socks in the UK at the following:
"sales@wbrewin.co.uk"
I've gotten a few pair from them, they may have what you need or can make a recommendation.

**Thomas H** · 24th February 12, 12:27 PM

I just bought a Piar of Piper Hose from http://www.scottishtradingcompany.co...oducts_id=1333

And I am 6'3 and they fit good -keep in mind UK size's are smaller then
US size's so get the XL is you want the longer one.

NOTE: they were very fast $7.00 get them to Georgia in 3 days.

**Geoff Withnell** · 24th February 12, 06:10 PM

I have some from Hamilton Dry Goods here:

http://www.hamiltondrygoods.com/socks/kilt-socks/

They have over the calf, which folds down nicely on a tall man, and they are cotton.

**Grizzly** · 24th February 12, 06:31 PM

Try pipers hose from the College of Piping, extremely long and 70% wool and 30% other fibres so shouldnt be too warm.

**ForresterModern** · 24th February 12, 06:57 PM

Piper's bobble top hose (just google pipers kilt hose and shop for the best prices and colors) are the longest I have found. I am 6'5" and wear US13+ shoes, and each of the pairs of pipers hose I have are able to be pulled up a couple inches ABOVE my knee cap before being folded down two or three times to form a nice full turnover top at the appropriate distance below my lower knee cap. Most of the House of Cheviot hose that come in solid colors are also very long but not quite as long as the pipers, while the HoC pattern top hose may or may not be long enough depending on your shanks.

**eaglemo** · 24th February 12, 07:59 PM

I live in Florida too! Try the soccer sox, that are available at Sporting Goods Stores!

**fluter** · 24th February 12, 08:12 PM

Keep an eye out for "shooting stockings" or "country hose," as well. Those are made to wear with breeches, and may run a few inches longer than many kilt hose.

sarge if you're standing in your sock-feet, how far from the floor is the place where you'd like the top of your hose? Perhaps some of our long-shanked brethren can offer some specific suggestions.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 24th February 12, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by davidg

Try House of Cheviot hose as they seem longer than most. Unfortunately they are 100% wool though

Thanks for the recommendation. I do have a correction, however - House of Cheviot hose are a very comfortable wearing 50/50 blend of Merino wool and synthetic (mostly acrylic, with a bit of lycra).

I am 6'3" and know others that are 6'4" and taller who wear House of Cheviot hose with no problem. The L and XL sizes are generally 18" tall, heel to cuff. Some of the styles with patterned cuffs are in fact longer, due to the large size of the cuff, so you can get by with even longer legs.

See the range at:
http://www.scottishkilthose.com

You can find a list of retailers on the web site, including the Scottish Tartans Museum Gift Shop, Keltoi, and Dunnad Trading Company, all of whom are advertisers here.