Top 10 of 2011 #1 Kunert Satin Look 20 & Oroblu Magic 20 (Tie)

I really did have two favorite pairs of pantyhose for 2011, and I couldn't decide which one I liked more, so I took the easy way out and picked them both. Of all the pantyhose I tried this year, these both did really stand out in a very big way, so I thought I'd just go ahead and put them both at the top.

Kunert Satin Look 20 - Originally reviewed on 1/11.

I had seen the Kunert name around before, but these were the first pantyhose I had ever tried from them. My initial reaction was that I could not believe how much they reminded me of the Wolford Satin Touch 20, as I even pointed out in a follow-up post, shortly after reviewing the Kunerts. Other than the tags, of course, really the only other noticeable difference between the two, as I pointed out in the post, was price, as you should be able to find websites that will sell you two pairs of the Kunert pantyhose for what it would cost you to buy one pair of the Wolford's. Other than that, I can vouch that they are made from similar construction, look and feel just about the same, and they're available in equally as many sizes and colors.

Trying the Kunert's prompted me to run out and buy an additional seven or so pairs, I was so much in love with them. These really are my favorite pantyhose and I can't see anything to come along to change that...

...except for...

Oroblu Magic 20 - Originally reviewed 6/24.

I had already formulated a serious love for Oroblu even before trying the Magic 20. I had liked everything I tried so much that there was no question in my mind I would like the Magic 20s before I even tried them. I was not disappointed. These were the same high quality, bright shine and sheer comfort as the Kunert's, and the Wolford's too, for that matter. As much as I loved some of my other products from Oroblu, these quickly became my favorite.

These have the same sensual feel as the Kunert pantyhose, and cost only a dollar more. Upon trying these, I pretty much had to stock up on them. They remind me very much of the Falke Seidenglatt pantyhose (#4 on this list), but they were stronger and sure to outlast the costlier Falke.

Out of everything I tried this year, these two really were the ultimate pairs of pantyhose. They shaped my purchases going forward throughout the year, and I found myself comparing everything else I tried, as the year went on, to these two. I hope everyone enjoyed this countdown, and I hope everyone has a fabulous New Year.

I probably don't say this enough, but thanks to everyone who stops by my blog, regularly. As I type this on December 29, I am shocked to say that there have been over 262 thousand page views on my blog this year. When I started this a few years back, I had doubts that anyone would read this. When I switched to a pretty much all pantyhose format, I assumed I'd lose many of my readers. I don't think I'll ever stop being amazed by your support, and I can't thank everybody enough.

I hope you all have a safe and amazing New Year. I'll see you all in 2012.