Tuesday, May 5, 2009

My tights (and pantyhose for men)

Actually, I began my interest with nylons/pantyhose since the day I was a young kid, and I messed with my own mothers wardrobe. I knew then I was hooked. One time, soon afterwards I got a plush toy dog that accidently tore on one side exposing what was inside. Whoever made this plush animal stuffed it with wads & wads of different shades of pantyhose. Gift from the gods? Maybe. As a teenager, I could buy ladies pantyhose of my own, leaving my mother's drawer alone. I don't think she ever caught me, I dunno. So growing up all my life, I have bought many brands of pantyhose, but I always seemed to prefer tan color over beige and natural. Being hispanic, it fit me. Along the way, Ive always been interested too, in superhero costumes, and got a hold of some attire to fantasize in. Although for halloween, I ususally dressed as a ghoul or goblin. It wasnt until I became mature, that I bought Superman, Wolverine, Batman, Robin the boy wonder, and Peter Pan. I looked pretty good in almost all of them, and received compliments.
Back in the year 2000-2001, when buying a small box of ladies pantyhose at the local supermarket, they did a price check-wouldnt you know it. They even sent a clerk to check down the pantyhose isle. Needless to say, this was the last time I would buy over the counter again. It seemed my pantyhose and tights lifestyle had come to a slight close.
One day, when I was becoming aquainted with browsing the internet on my very first home computer about this same time, I was searching for regular costume colored tights for men to generate a logical costume, mostly for halloween at the Santa Monica St. Fair. I accidently came across a site I had never seen before. It was COMFILON, and I was absolutely amazed, although it took me awhile of convincing, that this was a real seller's market, and not some cheap scam at porno graphic toys. When I discovered Steve Katz's website, and luckily he personally helped me through customer service, I found that I was blessed by mother nature giving me my own personal made for men pantyhose lifestyle. Once, I even recall seeing a cheap MANTYHOSE product at an erotic shop, which I NEVER GOT. The cover of the cartoon man was silly, and it looked like a humor toy. No thanks, I meant business, and so does Steve Katz who has seemed to started it all. Now there is almost an overabundance of promotional sites, and web blogs to last a lifetime. Im facsinated that many, many men out there find these garments attractive to wear not just behind closed doors, but in full view of the world.
When I took the chance myself to begin wearing in public, it was because of the name penned ACTIVSKIN. At first I found I was wearing them so much so behind closed doors in the privacy of my own home, that the name was becoming INACTIVSKIN. I said to myself, this wasnt right, and was determined to wear it outside of the closed doors. I began in long pants, and through several days and weeks, gradually upped the hemline to wearing long shorts, to shorter shorts. I have never received one upfront sneer, gleam, or awful moment. I am quite comfortable wearing what I feel is truely mine now, as its made for the male gender specifically.
I still prefer tan with control top. It is unfortunate that my very favorite of all styles was the item A610 at Comfilon which has been discontinued due to a lack of source for nylon fabric involved. Im now slowly wearing my remaining supplies, Im only thankful I once bought in bulk orders, but the time will come I must decide a new style to take its place. If anyone could suggest a new style of hose similar to Activskin item A610 sheer tan with control top support, I would most certainly like to hear. Affordability is also a plus since my style was only $7.99 compared to most other products which are usually more expensive.

2 comments:

Steve Newman said...

Robert, if you like the tan support style, I can highly recommend either A577 (no fly) or A677 (w/fly). These have quickly become my favs. It used to be A569, which is discontinued also, but I like these even better. The tan color is pretty dark, if you like dark then it's good. Otherwise the beige will do well. Another good one is A2019 if you like lots of support/compression. These will certainly give you that. Take care...

Robert Romero said...

Thanks, I'll keep it in mind. I hope they are affordable as A610 was, but I would just really like about the same texture and endurance.