These are the most comfortable compression stockings I have ever worn! I have been wearing compression stockings for 7 pregnancies now so I have had a bit of experience with them. The material is very nice feeling: not so soft they collect lint but soft enough that you don't feel like you are wrapped in plastic. I am 160lbs or so at 27 weeks pregnant and 5' 3" and I ordered a Medium. They fit great. Anyone who says they are hard to put on probably hasn't used compressions stockings before or ordered the wrong size for their body. With the state of my veins I probably should get the next compression level up however I know those will be hard to put on with my big belly and these bring so much relief to my legs at this level of compression that I am content to use them.My only complaints are: (1) that they already have a hole in the crotch. Actually two holes on either side of the crotch panel. Runs are not forming down the legs from those holes and I've continued to wear them without the holes getting much bigger and I've worn them a lot but I still wish they'd last longer since they cost so much. And (2) the belly panel, though not uncomfortable on my belly (which is very sensitive), isn't supportive. I would pay even more for these if they had a supportive belly like Blanqi leggings! I have ordered Blanqi maternity girl shorts to wear over these to add some support for my belly and the varicose veins I have in my groin area (maybe that will be helpful to someone :) ).