I have a real problem when I purchase stockings because they tend to be too long and the band around the thigh is too tight.  I'm 5'4", and a size 10-12 and I don't think that my thighs are big.  I usually end up ordering queen size for this reason.  The length on these stockings was perfect, but they were still too tight around the top.  I wore them anyway with no issues of tearing or runners.