I have a pair of Lewis Hose in Ecru along with a couple of pairs of "standard" hose. The Lewis are noticeably better - softer, easier to don and shed, and a plushed cuff.

I prefer them enough that I just bought 4 pair from the STM (two for me and two for my son), along with a garter tie in order to exceed $200 and get free shipping! :-)

My Ecru pair was great this winter in outside jaunts. I'll find out this summer how cool they are in warm weather. By the way, I hand wash them in cold water using Woolite Extra Delicate Care followed by three cold rinses - in the last of which I put a slosh of white vinegar (after an idea from someone on XMTS).