There are fewer brands in the U.S that are sold anymore because of the lax dress code in major companies. Hanes dominates the marker and I can care less for them. Berkshire is the other I see them most and are ok but most are in control tops. Hue is another good brand but harder to find in stores. Target's a new day pantyhose are ok and are only $8. Commando I really enjoy but are in higher end stores. I shop on European websites for all my hose. I like Golden Lady, Transperenze, Pretty Polly, Elly to name a few. A good softness is 80% nylon 20% spandex. This mixture varies brand to brand. Then smaller the denier the more scratchy and delicate they become and less spandex percentage. I like 15 to 30 diner. I am partial to reinforced toes. They last a bit longer and more durable then sheer toe. Same goes for sheer to waist. They are not as durable as reinforced panty. Shop around on the web for different sites that ship to the US and carry many brands. I hope this helps

Bea