These are absolutely the best period stockings around. Your costume will be impressive and authentic with these thigh-hi cotton blend and cotton stockings that work well for Renaissance Peasants, Nobles, Pirates or Colonial outfits. Faire approved, durable and long wearing. We waited until we could find our favorite socks before we offered any for sale (the owner's pair are 16 years old without holes). Thigh-Hi Stockings in cotton for Pirates, Renaissance, Medieval, and Victorian re-enactors and faire goers. Nice weight socks. These socks are not just for costumes, they will warm you up all year round.