Simons
Lioni Knee-Highs Exclusive Collection From Italy
4.9/5 (9)
CA$9.00CAD
In Stock
The Lioni Knee-Highs are sheer knee-high hosiery imported exclusively from Italy, featuring a stretch recycled nylon blend with a wide elastic trim for a secure fit. With a 20 denier opacity, they are designed for everyday wear and provide a comfortable, true-to-size fit, as noted in customer reviews. Made in Italy, they contain 46% recycled polyamide, 34% polyamide, 15% elastane, and 5% recycled elastane, and require hand washing.
- Material
- soft, stretch recycled nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
BlackGraphiteNaturalChocolate/EspressoNavy/Midnight Blue
Size
SML-MEDMED-LARGE
Specifications
Imported knee-highs from Italy made from soft stretch recycled nylon blend with wide elastic trim for comfortable hold.
20 denier, wide elastic trim, soft stretch fabric
- Material
- soft, stretch recycled nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- Soft, stretch recycled nylon blend
- Wide elastic trim for perfect comfortable hold
- 20 denier
- Made in Italy
- Imported from Italy exclusively at Simons
Product Insights
Lioni Knee-Highs deliver Italian-made stay-up reliability and lightweight comfort for $9, using recycled materials for a sheer 20 denier look that suits office wear, with the tradeoff that their sheerness varies from nearly invisible to a visible film and they are not graduated compression.
Verified claims
- Stay-up reliability
- Buyers confirm these knee-highs stay up all day without slipping or constricting.
- Fit
- Buyers report the band stays up without constricting and the fabric feels smooth and lightweight.
- Compression
- 20 denier sheer hold-ups with a stay-up band – not graduated compression
- Italian provenance
- Made in the Castel Goffredo district that produces 90% of Italy's hosiery exports.
- Material
- Blend of 46% recycled polyamide, 34% polyamide, and 20% elastane uses certified regenerated yarns for stretch memory and smoothness.
- Value
- At $9 CAD, these Italian-made knee-highs offer a bargain vs luxury brands like Wolford.
- Vision certification
- 51% recycled content qualifies for Simons' Vision certification.
- Sheer coverage
- 20 denier sheerness ranges from nearly invisible in nude to a visible film in dark shades.
- Stay-up comfort
- Stays up without constricting, even for sensitive skin.
- Office & daily versatility
- Sheer 20‑denier knee‑highs for office looks, reinforced toe, and many shade options.
Product record
- Title
- Lioni Knee-Highs Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 9 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.9 stars, 9 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
Sustainability and feel of recycled nylon
- The Lioni knee-highs achieve Simons' Vision sustainability status because their 46% recycled polyamide plus 5% recycled elastane totals 51% reduced-impact content, exceeding the 50% threshold needed to earn the brand's eco-conscious label — a concrete badge that sets them apart from conventional sheer knee-highs that have no recycled input.
How the Lioni compares on price and value
- Priced at $9 CAD, the Lioni sits at the bottom of Simons' Italian-import hosiery ladder — the same collection's vertical stripe and rose lace patterns sell for $19 and $25 respectively, meaning the Lioni trades decorative knit patterns for a basic 20-denier sheer finish while preserving the recycled nylon blend and Italian origin.
- Wolford's 50-denier knee-high retails at $31–47 USD — three to five times the Lioni's price — anchoring Italian-made hosiery in both an everyday accessible tier and a luxury tier where thicker denier and velvet-soft touch command the premium.
- The Lioni's 46% recycled polyamide content sets it apart from rock-bottom Italian options like the Bellissima Special 10 (88% virgin polyamide, €0.93/pair in a 3-pack); for a modest price step up from the absolute cheapest Italian goods, the buyer gets material circularity and a sheerer, more refined 20-denier knit.
- At $11.95 USD, the Italian-made VienneMilano FULVIA offers a 50-denier opaque coverage, while the Lioni's 20-denier sheer transparency and $9 CAD price carve out a distinct niche for buyers who want a lightweight, barely-there knee-high without paying the opaque premium.
What Italian manufacturing means for hosiery
- Italian exports of sub-60 denier hosiery jumped 10.25% in 2017, confirming the district's pivot toward lighter, more technically demanding knits — exactly the 20 denier category this knee‑high occupies, where mills have honed their fine‑gauge knitting to deliver a sheer, smooth appearance without sacrificing strength.
- Italian hosiery manufacturing emphasizes calibrated elasticity and reinforced toe seams, so the wide elastic trim is designed to maintain its hold without rolling or digging, and the knit is less likely to run than a generic sheer — giving a 20 denier knee‑high the everyday durability that typically erodes cheap nylon stockings.
- The Italian hosiery supply chain has broadly adopted certified and regenerated yarns, and this knee‑high’s use of recycled polyamide reflects that shift — retaining the soft, sheer hand and color fidelity of virgin nylon while reducing the environmental footprint, a standard that is becoming expected from Castel Goffredo mills.
- The district has been a textile centre since the Middle Ages, transitioned through silk production in the 1700s, and built its first modern hosiery factory in 1925 — so even a 9 CAD knee‑high emerges from a lineage of knitting evolution that turned this corner of Lombardy into a world capital of sheers.
- Italy accounts for 23.4% of global women's tights exports, and the Castel Goffredo district supplies 90% of those shipments — meaning this knee-high comes from a production hub that matches China in sheer hosiery output and concentrates generations of fine-knit expertise.
Real-world comfort and stay-up performance
- With 15% virgin elastane and 5% recycled elastane, the Lioni's blend reaches a combined 20% elastane — a high proportion for knee-high hosiery that gives both the sheer 20-denier leg and the wide top band ample stretch and memory, so the sock moves with you rather than sliding down or binding into the skin.
- Rather than a narrow, concentrated circle of tension, the wide elastic trim distributes hold across a broader band, reducing the pin-point pressure that causes red marks and allowing the knee-highs to stay in place comfortably through a day of sitting and walking.
- The 46% recycled polyamide filament in the yarn creates a notably smooth, non-pilling surface; combined with the soft stretch of the blend, this smoothness means the knee-highs glide against trousers and inner linings rather than catching, which also helps prevent the elastic top from being tugged downward.
- At 20 denier, the leg portion adds almost no bulk under trousers, and the high elastane ensures that the sheer fabric clings close to the skin without sagging — a balance that keeps you from feeling over-warm while still providing a polished, opaque-free finish.
How sheer 20 denier looks across colors
- At 20 denier, these knee-highs occupy the standard sheer category — sheer enough to show skin through while providing light, imperfection-blurring coverage; this is the most popular daily weight because it balances the near-invisible quality of ultra-sheer with the durability to last dozens of wears, noticeably more resilient than 15 denier with only a subtle increase in opacity.
- The 20 denier knit is translucent enough that skin tone remains visible underneath, meaning the Lioni shade Natural can melt into the leg almost imperceptibly on matching complexions, while Black, Graphite, Navy, and Espresso will read as a more defined sheer film — in practice, choosing a color close to your skin tone gives the lightest possible coverage, while darker colours create a deliberate hosiery look.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A pair of sheer knee-high socks worn on a seated model; sheer leg panels end in a visibly ribbed opaque cuff at just below the knee.
- Overall shapeKnee-high hosiery covering from foot to just below the knee with a straight tubular leg and a slightly rounded foot area (foot mostly covered by shoes).
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.78 · h 0.48 (high) - Sheer leg fabricMain shaft of the socks is a sheer, slightly glossy knit that shows skin tone through the material.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.72 · h 0.36 (high) - Ribbed cuffTop cuff is a visibly denser, ribbed knit band that is opaque and sits flat against the leg.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high) - Sheen and weaveSheer panels display a faint shine under studio lighting and appear to have a fine, uniform knit with no visible pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Foot area occlusionToes and much of the foot area are obscured by leather loafers; sock continues under the shoes.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.84 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.82 · w 0.46 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a seated model wearing a striped oversized shirt, black loafers, and the knee-highs on a pale two-tone background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model poseSeated model with knees bent and legs angled toward the camera, hands clasped between legs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.80 (high) - Clothing propModel wears an oversized short-sleeve, vertically striped button-up shirt in a light color; shirt obscures upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.54 · h 0.44 (high) - Shoes (prop)Black leather penny-loafer style shoes worn over the socks, showing visible stitching and a slight sheen.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.80 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and floorTwo-tone seamless studio background with a pale off-white upper wall and a very light blue floor plane creating a horizontal horizon near mid-image.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 1.00 · h 0.44 (high) - Small unreadable pocket textSmall printed characters present on the shirt chest pocket area but too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting from the front with minimal harsh shadows and gentle specular highlights on shoes and the sheer fabric.
Colors
sheer black· sock sheer body#1B1412matte black· sock ribbed cuff#130D0C- Overall shapeKnee-high hosiery covering from foot to just below the knee with a straight tubular leg and a slightly rounded foot area (foot mostly covered by shoes).
- 02
Product
Pair of knee-high sheer black hosiery worn on model legs; fabric is semi-opaque with a visibly ribbed, darker cuff at the top and slightly darker reinforced toe area.
- Overall silhouetteTwo model legs shown from mid-thigh to toes wearing knee-high stockings; right leg is slightly forward and crossed in front of the left leg.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Sheer leg fabricSemi-opaque sheer black knit covers the foot, ankle and calf with a smooth even appearance and slight sheen under studio lighting.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.62 (high) - Ribbed cuffWide ribbed cuff at the top of each stocking; cuff is visibly thicker and darker with vertical rib texture and a scalloped lower edge where it meets the sheer portion.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Toe areaToe regions appear slightly darker and more reinforced compared with the sheer body of the stocking, visible on both feet.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.76 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.78 · w 0.26 · h 0.16 (high) - Visible skin at thighBare skin of the model's upper thighs is visible above the cuffs on both legs, contrasting with the hosiery.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio photograph of the product on a model against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; image is cropped to show legs and feet.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with even, soft studio lighting producing minimal cast shadows beneath the feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionFramed vertically to show lower legs from mid-thigh to toes; legs are centered and slightly off-angle to the camera.
- Image qualitySharp focus on hosiery and model legs; no visible text, labels, or packaging in frame.
Colors
sheer black· sheer leg fabric#151414matte black· ribbed cuff#0E0E0E- Overall silhouetteTwo model legs shown from mid-thigh to toes wearing knee-high stockings; right leg is slightly forward and crossed in front of the left leg.
- 03
Packaging
A printed size chart panel is visible consisting of a two-line heading and a bordered two-row table with bilingual columns for shoe size and European size ranges.
- Heading line 1“Guide de tailles”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Heading line 2“Size chart”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.26 · w 0.34 · h 0.07 (high) - Table entire panelRectangular bordered table with two rows and multiple columns; thin single-line borders form each cell.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.34 · w 0.86 · h 0.18 (high) - Top row left cell“P|M–S|M”
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (high) - Top row shoe-size header“Pointure/Shoe size”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.13 (high) - Top row shoe-size value“5–7”
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.36 · w 0.09 · h 0.13 (high) - Top row size header“Taille/Size”
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.13 (high) - Top row size value“35–38”
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.36 · w 0.11 · h 0.13 (high) - Bottom row left cell“M|G–M|L”
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.11 (high) - Bottom row shoe-size header“Pointure/Shoe size”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.11 (high) - Bottom row shoe-size value“8–10”
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.46 · w 0.09 · h 0.11 (high) - Bottom row size header“Taille/Size”
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.46 · w 0.14 · h 0.11 (high) - Bottom row size value“39–41”
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.46 · w 0.11 · h 0.11 (high)
Other
Centered product-detail style shot showing a size chart on a light neutral background with even diffuse lighting and no visible product.
- Shot compositionSize chart and headings occupy the upper-middle area of the image with large empty negative space around it.
- BackgroundUniform very light grey background filling the entire image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven, diffuse lighting with no strong directional shadows or highlights.
- Image qualitySharp, legible text and clear table lines; no motion blur.
Colors
very light grey· label backgroundPackaging#F1F1F1black· printed textPackagingmedium grey· table border linesPackaging- Heading line 1“Guide de tailles”
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
9 total4.9
9 reviews · out of 5
Très confortable
★★★★★France L.
Parfait
NOT MADE IN CHINA
★★★★★Anne-Marie K.
excellent quality
Good value
★★★★★Dawn I.
These knee-highs are of good quality. They stay up well, and the fabric feels nice and comfortable.
great
★★★★★Francoise G.
nice color
I would definitely recommend this
★★★★★Joy M.
I would definitely recommend this item
They Hold Up
★★★★★Melanie H.
They stay up and are still in good shape after the first wash.
They stay up!
★★★★★Kerry S.
I normally have an issue with this type of knee high coming down throughout the day. Not these, they stay up well and the band is not constricting.
Fancy knee high Lioni
★★★★★Ryssa B.
They are so comfortable and the qualities is very great. The item in question is very stylish so it’s perfect. If you wanna wear a loafers or some heels some skirt or dress it’s perfect.
Satisfaction
★★★★★Marie P.
Super.
Q&A
1 answered- Do these knee-highs provide any compression (e.g., graduated support) or are they just sheer hold-ups?
- No, these knee-highs are not designed to provide graduated compression. They are 20 denier sheer hold-ups with a wide elastic trim for a comfortable fit, intended as a fashion accessory rather than medical-grade support.