http://www.utilikilts.com/store/index.php?cPath=20

Not work boots, but boots nonetheless…

I’ve seen guys wearing everything from sandals to tennis shoes to authentic combat boots to those $300 New Rock boots (that’s the brand the model is wearing)

J

I own an original black Utilikilt; I got it for a costume party, and I’ve found situations since where it’s appropriate, as well. I’ve actually worn it to a couple of formal, black-tie events with a tuxedo jacket, dress shoes & knee-length socks. Trust me, it’s a big hit, a clear ice-breaker without saying a word, and without a doubt, the chicks dig it. The trick is getting the details right and being confident about the statement it makes, whatever that might be.

It’s certainly not “traditional” but $150 is a far cry from as much as $1K for something closer to “genuine.” We all need to lighten up (some more than others) and understand that making a statement can sometimes yank others’ chains. What I’ve found is that there are places where kilts work, and those where they don’t. Just try to figure it out before showing up and having to explain why you’re a guy wearing a “skirt”…

Eric allready indirectly pointed out the forum (XmarkstheScot) I’d recommend to anyone interested in Kilts to check out. I guess bottom line is you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. Like Moxie!

Utilikilts in general are marketing the idea of being hip, counter-cultural, edgy, blah, blah, blah. And I wear one of their Workmans to work. And I climb ladders, crawl under sinks, get the occasional ‘zap’ while doing electrical work, everything that is involved in the maintenance of a hundred-year-old building. All done in a kilt.

Better kilts, though still probably not what some of the insecure set would consider ‘genuine’ come from Freedom Kilts: more money, better fit, less attitude, bespoke. And great service, all from an ex US Marine, in Victoria. Imagine. Hell, he’ll even do a traditional kilt for if you have the calves, or whatever, to wear one.

And remember, boys, I’m not dressing for you. I’m dressing for women. And they love men in kilts.

I’d rather just buy a big (and cheap) pair of heavy-duty work shorts myself. More practical and you don’t get the ignoramuses questioning your manhood.

cl

The Workman has a lot of cool features, and I’m sure it’s up for a heck of a lot of abuse. Personally, I like the Survivor one, tho. The price tag keeps me away, tho. Thanks for the link, Eric! That will keep my temptation down. :>

http://www.stanford.edu/~ahebert/X_Kilt_adobe.pdf

The high price tag does put me off, however it does appear to be made of quality materials in the US which is cool but generally means higher production costs.

Having not ever worn or owned a kilt all i can say is I think they look cool…especially if you happen to have a broad sword.

Personally I think some of you are just bitter you don’t have the calves to pull it off! Ha!

Besides, I have a vague suspicion it would just be cheaper and more practical to purchase or have someone tailor up a regular man-skirt and just wear my normal tool belt along with it.

Comfortable, and I can store just about every tool I own in the pockets. That, or an entire six pack of beer.

Also, I have convinced the office that it falls under “business casual”.