These are the perfect "sheerness" for black tights. They aren't too sheer where it looks like you have on tights that are a nude color but too dark for your skin, and they aren't too dark where it looks like you just have old black tights on (if that makes sense). It also feels like they are going to last more than a few wears before they start to run or getting "pilly"... I'm pretty happy with them, especially considering they weren't that expensive!