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Freetoes Toeless Socks – Interview with Katelyn Lohr

September 29, 2014 by Rachel Hellwig

Katelyn Lohr
Katelyn Lohr. Photograph by Douglas Homer.

4dancers wanted to share this interview with Katelyn Lohr, well…because we like her product. And, because we think it’s pretty cool that she founded a business based on an idea she had.

Read more about her story in this interview…

What Inspired Freetoes?

When I was eight, I wanted to wear my flip flops outside when it was cold out. My mom said I had to wear socks and shoes. So, I came to her with scissors and socks. It was my way of following the rules but still getting what I wanted!

 

How can Freetoes be helpful to dancers?

Dancers have been pulling their leg warmers down around their heels forever. Freetoes are great with leg warmers because they keep the leg warmers from sliding too far down, and they offer a little extra support. I also think they would be great for costumes during performances.

Freetoes give dancers the slip they need to move freely across the floor, but, because the toes are free, they also have that grip that is so important. Freetoes keep feet warm, keep heels from drying out on the wood floors, and can help make tights last a little longer.

 

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Freetoes Ballerina Pink. Photograph by Douglas Homer.

How can Freetoes be a fun part of your wardrobe in general?

Freetoes are so much fun! They come in so many funky colours and designs. They work with such a variety of footwear too. Everything from flip flops, riding boots, crocs, peekaboo toe boots, sandals, and Vibram barefoot sports shoes. They are fun and extremely practical.

 

 How many different patterns/colors of Freetoes do you offer?

We currently have 12 different colours and patterns in stock…we call them flavors! Variety is the spice of Freetoes. Something we learned early on in developing this product was that people wanted to buy more than one pair because we had such a wide variety of colours and designs. We like to carry some staple colors like Solid Black and Pink, but we get wild with patterns like Electric Zebra and Teal Blue Leopard!

 

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Freetoes Electric Zebra. Photograph by Douglas Homer.

Do you have a favorite pattern/color?

It’s really hard to pick a fav because we are always getting new ones in. Right now, I would say Black and White Stripes, but I do wear the Solid Black and Pink ones most often.

 

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4dancers In 2013

January 1, 2013 by 4dancers

Catherine L. Tully, 1987

Happy New Year to all!

As we go into 2013 here on 4dancers, I have some exciting things to share with you…

First of all, we’ll be teaming up with Nichelle from Dance Advantage to bring you some terrific content, based on a shared editorial calendar throughout the year.

Our first quarter will feature subjects near and dear to the dancer’s heart–footwear/foot care, commercial dance and Broadway, dance fashion, competitions and conventions, career and auditions and summer intensives. Look for posts on those topics on both of our sites in the coming months in addition to the usual compilation of interviews, reviews, contributor posts and more.

Also, we’ll be adding some new contributors this year–please join us in welcoming Janet Neidhardt, who will be writing about teaching dance, as well as Scott Speck, a well-known conductor (and currently the conductor for the Joffrey Ballet), who will share some insights on music and dance. We’d also like to announce the addition of our new intern, Rebecca Walker.

You may notice a few changes over the coming months in the way the site is arranged as well. We’re trying to upgrade the user experience and make navigation easier so that you can find what you need–whenever you need it.

We are looking forward to serving you in 2013. Please do let us know if there is anything in particular you’d like to see–and as always–thanks for reading!

Catherine, Editor/Owner

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