They RAN before I had them up!

I was really looking forward to these pantyhose. They looked beautiful in the package, they are lovely and very sheer. The lace top with cotton gusset was also great. The problems began when I put them on. I usually wear stockings, so I own hosiery gloves. Because these are pantyhose, for some reason I didn't think to wear the gloves. I definitely should have. They ripped as soon as I stepped into them. When I tried to pull them all the way on, even the lace top of the pantyhose ripped. I don't mean a RUN, they actually ripped! I was pretty disappointed. Not sure if they ripped because of the sheerness, or because I didn't wear hosiery gloves. I'd love to know if anyone else has had a similar experience.