I recently purchased my first pair of expensive hose. I always used to swear that spending even $25 dollars for a single pair of socks was lunacy, but I have to say that these are worth every penny!! (paid $50 in the for sale section)I haven't had a chance to take any of my own pics, so I'll repeat hers.

http://calanacrafts.blogspot.com/200...ilt-socks.html

They are supremely comfortable. The yarn is as soft as a baby's behind, and has enough stretch that I think I could keep them up without garters, if I so chose. Her measurements are perfect, which is amazing considering they were not made for me originally. My only complaint is they are a bit tall, so I have to roll them over a tad more than would be ideal, but this is VERY minor, again, due to them not being custom made for me. Not the least bit a real problem. The cuff pattern is very attractive!!

Well, I may be hooked. I won't be able to spend this kind of money on hose very often, but I have to say when I do, I will likely go to this lovely woman rather than getting a manufactured product. My hose even came with a Christmas card, and gift wrapped in holiday paper!!