<p>I buy Wolford tights. They cost more $$$ upfront (I look for sales, TJMaxx etc.), but they last forever. My 6 pairs bought 1-2 years ago are still hole and snag free, and I wear them all the time. Sorry, when it is wet and nasty, bare legs covered in goosebumps just do not look too beautiful, IMO. I go barelegged in the summer, but bare legs with boots trend is just silly.</p>