Ron,
I have two pair of wool stockings made by Morris & Company Historic Clothiers -
http://www.morris-clothiers.com/newindex2.html - and in two years and 100 walking miles of use they are still in fine shape. At $45 a pair for hand-knit stockings you really can't go wrong.
I've also heard great things about Karin Timour knitting, she is with the Atlantic Guard Soldiers' Aid Society and if you send her an email she'll send you a current price list. Her email is -
Ktimour@aol.com