UT Kilts "The Deluxe Utility Kilt, Modern Kilt, Men's Kilt

Like at least one other review I saw, I purchased a kilt from DNKE and UTKilt. And I’ve got to be honest, both kilts are amazing! There are several notable differences and I’ll try to get the big ones while keeping this brief. First off, for full disclosure, this was my first kilt experience (though I’ve been debating for a few years on getting one) and I purchased both kilts at the same time. When I trusted my measurements, both kilts fit perfect. My UTKilt I order a 42 and it fit perfectly. I saw a review on DNKE suggesting ordering a size larger and my initial purchase was too large as a result. I ordered the lg/xl and after a painless return through amazon, then purchased a large which was intended for 41-42” waists. Get a cloth tape and trust the measurement around your navel! Now onto the differences. The DNKE sport utility is a really sturdy fabric and when I’ve taken it hiking (see picture on waterfall) I really appreciate the durability of it as I foraged through briars and up a small rock face completely uninhibited by modern traditional bifurcated men’s lower wear. UTKilts fabric is thinner and more flexible, though it’s not a drawback to me. I recently wore my UTKilt on a short fishing trip and actually preferred it’s thinner fabric as I couldn’t feel the weight of it while it was worn. For casual environments I preferred the UTKilt whereas a more rugged environment finds me preferring the more robust fabric of the DNKE, though in practice I imagine from consistent wear of both, that either kilt would be an excellent choice for any activity. I preferred the button closure of my UTKilt over the button closure on the DNKE, but DNKE included an extra package of replacement buttons in the left side pocket which was a really nice consideration. The flip side is I prefer the waist straps on the DNKE. I don’t have qualitative reasoning for these two differences apart from personal feel after two weeks of consistent kilt wearing. The DNKE has little D rings below the belt loops and while I haven’t utilized them, I see great customizability due to their presence and find the look appealing. The UTKilt lacks these which gives it a different, almost formal, appearance. I personally enjoy the look of the D rings. However, while near the belt loops, I prefer the UTKilts belt loop setup more. Both are absolutely serviceable and look good but the UTKilt has a second loop directly next to the loop on the edge of the apron and I find that it makes putting a belt on much easier (as though it were hard in the first place). It’s not a big deal either way, just something I noticed to be more pleasant to me. The side pockets on the DNKE are nicer than the ones on the UTKilt due to the material thickness not letting all the extras in my pockets poke me and the layout of accessory storage on them feel more natural to me. My UTKilt has two back pockets as opposed to the single rear pocket on the DNKE, which I’ve found to be useful more than once although it wouldn’t be the deciding factor for me personally. All in all they’re both amazing so if you have the funds, get one of each and you can decide which is better though I’d almost guarantee that you’ll love both. And lastly a note about my experience wearing kilts in public the last two weeks. By far the response has been overwhelmingly great. It shows off your masculine figure in a way that pants don’t and women that normally wouldn’t go out of their way to talk to me have been striking up conversations with me just to compliment it. The combination of supreme comfort and the steady flow of female appreciation has boosted my confidence so much, could it do the same for you? I’ve only dealt with a few snarky comments but typically after you ask them, “are you worried that your girl will see something she likes, or are you worried that you might?” They get squeamish and leave well enough alone. Get a kilt and enjoy your “freedom from pants prison” :)

Esperaba mejor calidad y acabados, pero la verdad las costuras se ven de mala calidad, los acabados no son buenos y los cortes en algunas partes no son simetricos. Pense que estaria a la altura de otras marcas como Damn Near Kilt 'Em pero la verdad es que no. | No lo recomiendo.

Correction. This order was fantastic. Arrived early. Great Quality. Great fit. Highly recommended. Discard my last review.

I bought this as a gift from my son's Amazon wish list. I came to my house so I was able to inspect it thoroughly before gifting it. I am a fussy, perfectionist seamstress. If I am going to pay big bucks for something, it better be well made. I am trying to come up with masculine words for the quality of this kilt. Splendid. Beefy. Firm. Stiff. (Snort!) ... Well the fabric IS stiff; it is heavy, densely woven, and tightly, sturdily stitched. The buckles are flat black, solid metal, and well attached. The seams are well finished. There were no loose threads or untidy stitches. Whoever constructs these does a top notch job. The attention to style detail, top stitching, reinforcement, and fabric quality make this kilt worth every penny. I know some brands are more expensive, and perhaps these are less expensive because the maker is trying to establish a reputation. We cannot afford to pay designer prices. These are top rate quality. I think we should buy the other color on our son's wishlist before these catch on and are no longer affordable. Oh btw, our son lost weight and didn't update the size on his wishlist. This guy has great customer service. The return was easy, although we had to pay postage twice, that was buyer error. Turn around was very fast and our son loves the kilt. He said "I wore it for pack down yesterday ... And I'm wearing it now. ...I have been wearing it pretty much constantly (since he got it)." I asked him if the fabric (which is very stiff new) has relaxed with wear. He responded "It's softer than it was. It falls back better, hoping it continues to soften each time I wash it."

Great quality! Looks great and fits as expected. Looks and fits perfectly after its first wash