Top 10 of 2011: #4 Falke Seidenglatt 15

One of my favorite pairs of pantyhose, from one of my favorite designers.

Originally reviewed 5/3.

I gushed about them a second time on 11/11.

These are pretty close to being the ultimate in pantyhose, as far as I'm concerned. The only reasons 3 other pairs finished ahead of the Falke Seidenglatt 15 on this list is because of the relatively steep price tag and the relatively short shelf life of these pantyhose. In terms of the price tag, while I've seen them retail for upwards of $30, you can get them at a relative steal (Just under $16) here. And believe me, when I saw that price, I bought (close to) every color. In terms of shelf life, these tights are somewhat delicate. No, they're not the wear once and throw away kind, by any means, but at 15 denier, you can't reasonably expect these pantyhose to be around forever either. Some other designers make similar pantyhose at 20 denier. They look almost the same on the leg, but they last a hell of a lot longer. That has to be taken under consideration.

All of that said, I absolutely love these. If money were no object (and if I took torn pantyhose a little less personally) these might just be the only pantyhose I owned. They have a silky soft feel and a gorgeous shine. These look amazing in any color you choose and feel even better. They come from a designer that has never delivered anything but high quality, as far as I'm concerned. These are definitely among the all-time favorites for me. Just writing about them makes me want to go buy more...