Leggings are an integral part of my wardrobe - I can't do without them. As a teacher, I have to dress professionally, and I prefer skirts to pants, but I hate to wear pantyhose and leggings give me freedom to move around without worrying about where my skirt hem is. I've been buying these leggings for a couple years now, and I simply LOVE them. The product is definitely worth the cost. It's soft, solid fabric that's a pleasure to wear, yet extremely durable. They last much longer than regular, less expensive leggings do - often lasting for 2 or more seasons of continual wear. They actually go down over my ankle, plus I don't have to constantly readjust the waistband. They're colorfast and never shrink. I'm not anywhere close to model slender - I wear XL - and I've never worn anything more comfortable that lasts as long.