These pantyhose are good for their price. I've had them for about a month and they don't show any sign of damage. They aren't the easiest thing to put on but once they are on, the are ok. I ordered the pantyhose in size "large": I am 5'9 and weighed 135 pounds before the pregancy and I have been gaining consistent weight (20 pounds) especially this last month and the pantyhose still fit fine. The only thing that I didn't quite expect was that the waste is pretty low (compared to maternity pants that go all the way up to the bra). The waste on these pantyhose is about were the belly button is, but it is strechy enough that it isn't a major problem. I would definitely buy these again and so far I don't have any varicose veins!