Quote Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome View Post
Well there you go. :-) I had no idea your calves were that large, Rocky. I certainly cannot argue with your personal experience. I just now took a pair of Lewis hose off my shelf and stretched the tops out as far as I could with my hands (the part where the cuff is sewn onto the sock base, which is the important part in determining calf circumference). At the maximum stretch I get 9" across, which means roughly 18" max capacity. So yes, they would fit someone with 18" calves, or possibly a bit larger, but I'd be afraid they would start to feel like they are cutting into your legs if it is too much larger than 18" around.
My calves are one of my few positive physical attributes.

I agree... 19" would be a bit snug, but compared to other hose brands, the customer would at least be able to pull them on.