Hosiery Woes can be summarized as a term used to describe the common problem of SNAGS in hosiery. SNAGS are small tears or runs in stockings, tights, and other hosiery items that can occur due to everyday wear and tear. These SNAGS can be caused by sharp objects, such as jewelry, or even just from normal movement. Hosiery Woes is a term used to describe the frustration of having to replace hosiery items due to SNAGS.