These tights are very soft to the touch, and hold up to considerable pulling. I had to pull so much because they are DEFINITELY about 2 inches shorter than the green version of them (which, by the way, were already BARELY long enough). I am 5'11" and 155 lbs, usually wear a size 8 and have a 35 inch inseam. These slid down constantly, partially because there is no grip around the waist and the rise isn't high enough, and partially because of the several inch gap between my anatomical crotch and the crotch of the tights. Disappointing to have such inconsistent sizing within the same product line & manufacturer... and disappointing that they can't seem to make hose or leggings long enough ever!

ALSO... be aware that these tights have the weird U-shaped seam along the butt, adding lovely panty-lines to your dresses/skirts. Not only is this design ugly, it is really uncomfortable - made worse for me by the short length, placing the vertex of the U-seam somewhere mid-inner thigh.

Would recommend only to shorter people who are ok with the U-shaped butt seam.