{Giveaway} Glogover Convertible Tights


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Bonnie Glogover of Glogover Hosiery is giving away a pair of her Convertibles–tights that can be worn three ways: closed toe, open toe, or at ankle-high length. Enter to win by answering in the comments below: Would you wear tights with open-toe shoes?

Can’t wait to find out if you won? Now, you can buy Convertibles tights in the FOF shop.

Bonnie Glogover thought up these clever tights while getting a pedicure. Watching women at the nail salon cut their hose in order to expose their toes, she thought “there must be a better way.” Bonnie and her dad, Stanley Glogover, inventor of nursing and maternity bras, whipped up a prototype for tights with a convertible toe flap. Two years later the product was granted a patent. Investing $100,000 of her own money in the idea, Bonnie took her first batch of manufactured tights to bank cafeterias in New York City, Connecticut and New Jersey to see if they would sell. When she sold out of all 30,000 pairs, she knew she had a winning product on her hands…and feet!

Your have inventor genes! Your dad was a successful inventor–what about your mom?
My mother was the hostess of Romper Room, a television show where she taught kids manners and their ABCs. She was a very proper woman and always dressed me in pantyhose from the day I was born.

Wow–so pantyhose never bothered you?
I wear them every day, even under jeans. However, the seam at the toe was always bothersome to me. I always thought it would be great if it could be eliminated. That was one of the inspirations for Convertibles, which feature an ‘invisible’ seam.

Tights with seamless toes that can be worn for pedicures–genius! What other uses do they have?
When they are converted open, they can be worn with sandals, open-toe or peep-toe shoes. You can wear them barefoot when you go dancing or if you are going to the foot doctor.

That’s great–but did you have to sacrifice anything when you added all the ‘extras’?
Not at all–I shopped my prototype around and settled on a manufacturer in North Carolina because of their excellent quality control. They are made from 20 denier nylon–this premium quality would normally cost double in the department store…without all the bells and whistles.

Enter to win by answering in the comments below: Would you wear tights with open-toe shoes?

Can’t wait to find out if you won? Now, you can buy Convertibles tights in the FOF shop.

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One FOF will win. See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes March 15, 2012 at midnight E.S.T.

Thank you for entering. This contest is now closed.

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0 Responses to “{Giveaway} Glogover Convertible Tights”

  1. Amy says:

    What a fabulous idea! I would wear them in every color! I would feel much more comfortable with open toe shoes.

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  2. jess hosiery blogger says:

    Wow, this is handy, much smarter than those toe-less thong type of pantyhose that just look stupid in my opinion.

    I run a pantyhose blog.

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  3. Penny Boyer says:

    Yes, I would wear hose and tights with open toed shoes; I am VERY pale, so I need some color to my legs, but love wearing sandals. Would love to try these!!!

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  4. kakkie60 says:

    The convertible tights would be fantastic to wear with open toe shoes.I could shoe off my painted nails AND have the comfort I feel with my legs covered.

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  5. Oscar says:

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  6. Christine says:

    Yes, but probably only a nude shade.

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  7. mimi1411 says:

    No I don’t like that look.

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  8. blueeyedgal53 says:

    Normally I would not wear tights with open toe shoes. But if they are covertible tights, I sure would!

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  9. kellykat says:

    why not?it would be more attractive than having stockinged toes peeping out of those same shoes. yes I would wear them—-clever idea

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  10. Constance McQueen says:

    always a pleasure to see what FOF has in store.

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  11. Laura McLendon says:

    Would you wear tights with open-toe shoes? You Betcha!! and I would love for my first try to be this pair if I am lucky enough to win them 🙂

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  13. Constance Dittberner says:

    Yes, there are times when I would wear them toeless. I need the support of hose but want to wear toe sandals. Plus, many businesses insist that their employees wear hose for health and sanitary reasons.

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  14. sharon910 says:

    Yes I would .Love to try them

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  15. Angela K says:

    I’d really love to try these – would be an interesting look with peep-toe shoes for early spring, I think! Sometimes I want to cover my legs but peep-toes look odd when there’s a toe seam.

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  16. Doreen O. says:

    i LOVE PRACTICAL ITEMS AND WOULD READILY WEAR THESE WITH OPEN-TOED SHOES.

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  17. Tracy Ann Schwartz says:

    Hell yeah! especially if it is cold on my legs but I have fancy open toed shoes.

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  18. spurnky says:

    I would with the right outfit. THANKS! 🙂

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  19. donna says:

    Interesting.

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  20. Gigi says:

    I don’t think it would look good so I never have.

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  21. inMO says:

    I’ve worn hose, but not tights as I can recall. The beauty of the convertible tights is that you can open the toe if the look is too heavy with the shoe.

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  22. CDSmile says:

    Kudos to the designer of these tights! They look awesome and can be used in a variety of ways. I would love to win a pair.

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  23. Annmarie W. says:

    I normally would not. But if they’re open toe tights (or ankle high ones), I definitely would!

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  24. Deretta says:

    Nope, no tights with open toe shoes. BUT, I would LOVE a pair of this convertible tights for pedicure day!

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  25. Micheline says:

    Oh, totally! I wear tights and hose as often as possible unless the heat & humidity is stifling. Needless to say, my legs aren’t as pretty as they used to be.

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  26. DaraNix says:

    Depending on the color of the shoe and the tights, I might wear tights with a peep toe shoe!

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  27. Rita Spratlen says:

    I would wear them with open toes shoes but I don’t think sandals. Would love to try them.

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  28. MayneKitty says:

    I would not wear with open toed shoes.

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  29. vclark500 says:

    I have worn tights with open toed shoes but only if they were shear.

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  30. wetc87 says:

    Not normally, however, I would with these convertible tights, what a brilliant idea!

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  31. Jables says:

    Depends on what I am wearing for an outfit.

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  32. nancy homapour says:

    No , i would not wear tights with open toe shoes. In my opinion they are best with ballet slippers.

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  33. Jeanie says:

    I would if the outfit called for it. NEVER in summer!!
    I would if I had open toe shoes- not sandles.

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  34. Janice says:

    sure, I would

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  35. sidney reed says:

    I have always liked nylons, but I’m also hooked on pretty pedicures and summer sandals…this solves my problem!!! and you are a genius. Where do I sign up?

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  36. lisamaria says:

    yes – a great opaque tight, fishnet tight with open toed shoes is a great look!

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  37. CHooper says:

    I would wear open toe tights with a jazzy pair of open toe shoes in the spring. I would love to win a pair. PICK ME!!

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  38. Joan says:

    YES! Love the idea – very smart and innovative. Love to see a new twist on an old idea. Bravo!

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  39. lkish77123 says:

    No, I would never do that. I am old-fashioned, I guess.

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  40. leo39@netzero.com says:

    No, it is does not sound right…

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  41. weceno says:

    Yes I would.

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  42. Hotforfifty says:

    Great idea! Yes I would.

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  43. cynderma@aol.com says:

    Yes I would wear tights with open toe shoes. Just after if buffed and softened my feet, painted my toe nails to match my outfit, it would look perfect. But makes me even happier is that Bonnie Glogover of Glogover Hosiery are convertible tights, You can have closed toe, open toe or ankle high length. Just perfect.

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  44. deestea says:

    At this age, comfort comes first and if my toes were cold, yes! But then again, if my toes were cold, I probably wouldn’t be wearing open-toe shoes 🙂

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  45. hofken says:

    I have not worn tights with open-toe shoes yet, but would give it a try!

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  46. bison61 says:

    I probably would not

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  47. Linda Owens says:

    I have never thought about wearing tights with open-toe shoes but I might give it a try

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  48. mawk313 says:

    Yes, yes, yes.

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  49. Martha Craig says:

    I can’t wrap my head around wearing tights without toes, and open toe shoes unless I have a room with a window in Amsterdam–but I would give it a try if I win

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  50. Cynthia Chambers says:

    Yes!

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  51. Sharon says:

    I sure would. It would make for a more comfortable day. These sound awesome!

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  52. Jewel Hopson says:

    If a FOF Fashion Guru tells us how it’s done, I’m sure none of us will can go wrong wearing tights with an open to shoe.

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  53. AMOGINESQ says:

    I might but not with sandals.

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  54. Mary says:

    I don’t think so… weird looking. But I love the idea of convertible tights!

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  55. Jen Lynn Rutsky says:

    I would never do tights with open toe shoes it’s like wearing socks with flips flops – where am I? Russia?

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  56. CarrieCatt says:

    These are genius! I was so happy to find them at my local Duane Reade, and that now I can stock up so easily. But I sure would love a freebie, especially as spring is on it’s way…open toe shoes for me!

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  57. Beth Lowe says:

    I would wear them, love to make fashion statements.

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  58. Michelle says:

    Yes, I sure would. I am all about trying anything new and different. My 25 yr old niece usually follows my lead.

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  59. Mary1 says:

    Love this concept. While I would not wear tights with sandals, I would certainly wear them with an open toe pump.

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  60. smfsprout says:

    I don’t have a lot of open-toe shoes, but I would probably not wear closed-toe tights with open-toe shoes. I guess it would be determined by the shoe and the outfit, but I love this convertible concept!

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  61. BARBARA BROOKS says:

    I love these tights and would love to win them.

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  62. fhoagland says:

    I’ve used Spanx that are similar but these seem to be even more versatile…..I’d love to have a pair.

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  63. Sheila Chaffins says:

    No way!

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  64. carrieobrien says:

    I would if the weather demanded!

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  65. Lynn Dobriko says:

    I would wear tights with open toed shoes if I could open the toe on the tights.

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  66. Carol says:

    It would depend on the color of the shoe and the tights. I’ve tried other open-toe tights and have not been happy with them. These convertible ones sound very cool – would love to try a pair.

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  67. Connie W says:

    Sure, I’d try the tights with open toes and if it worked, great!

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  68. ROSEANN says:

    love versatile clothing!

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  69. Rebecca L says:

    No, I would not wear tights with Open Toe Shoes.

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  70. karen says:

    by the time summer comes I’m ready for no tights but for business meetings this would be nice

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  71. SILVANA MOSCATO says:

    WHAT AN INGENIOUS DESIGN..CAN’T WAIT TO TRY THEM!

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  72. Naomi says:

    I like the way brightly colored tights look with open toe shoes but I would NEVER wear pantyhose with them– not even sandaltoe!

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  73. atlellie says:

    It depends on the shoe. If they are strap open toes, the rolled up hose would show and I would not wear them. If there is a wide top front with a smaller open toe, then it would be a great asset to keep shoes from rubbing feet. I would gladly try them with some of my open toe shoes.

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  74. starsmom says:

    I don’t think that I would…….maybe.

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  75. Susan Lockwood says:

    Probably would wear!!

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  76. SueZ says:

    I don’t think I would as I live in an EXTREMELY warm climate…so no tights except winter time, and then no open toed shoes.

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  77. beth w says:

    I never say never, but I can’t imagine wearing them with open toed shoes.

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  78. Nancy Jachcik says:

    Yes i would wear tights with open toe shoes but only if the tights themselves have an open toe feature.

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  79. Janice says:

    Would not wear tights with open toe shoes.

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  80. janis says:

    i don’t think i would….

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  81. Rosiey says:

    Guilty, have done it before. Great concept.

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  82. MARY says:

    I’d have no problem wearing this. Can’t stand the no hose look & like to protect my feet from rubbing.

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  83. Bekki says:

    Oh I sure would. With the right outfit they would be great.

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  84. LHowe says:

    Terrific idea! Esp if they don’t cut off the circulation…

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  85. Ogden says:

    Yes, but not down to the toe

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  86. Jeanette says:

    Definitely would wear tights with peep toe shoes

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  87. Clara says:

    Absolutely. Depends on the outfit and shoes, of course, but I can see spicing a look by wearing colorful “footed” tights and open-toed shoes.

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  88. dawne diorio says:

    i would

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  89. Nancy says:

    Sure, I would. But I would wear just about anything with anything. Regardless, I would think it would look okay, but it would probably look best as a closed toe.

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  90. Debbie Phillips says:

    If I could find a pair of tights that looked good, I would definitely try the open-toed tights.

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  91. mmont55 says:

    Yes I definitely would wear them with open toed shoes.

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  92. AJB says:

    Maybe

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  93. ktpotat says:

    great idea

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  94. ter says:

    I would love to try these. They sound amazing!

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  95. kls_sea says:

    Absolutely! Why not?

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  96. 3thingsuneed says:

    omg these are genius! In Florida sometimes your legs just aren’t that great looking, but you want to wear sandals but good lord not with panty hose
    these are Perfect as an open toe with shorts,, ankle high for skirts! and in our warm weather closed toe! I ♥ these!

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  97. joy says:

    I would not wear the tights over my toes but I would wear them on my legs these are perfect because I wouldn’t need a number of different pair, I would just need these!

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  98. Linda F says:

    I’d love to try them. Yes, of course, I’d wear them with open toed shoes.

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  99. Jennifer Snowdon says:

    Actually I am always looking for this type of tights. I’m a makeup artist and don’t feel bare legs are work appropriate for my age, but full on stockings are too hot. I love open toe tights under hot wedges, sandals, flip flops.

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  100. Fran Herzig says:

    Yes, I live in the south and wear open-toed shoes all year. In the winter, I simply layer with tights. As long as you choose the right accessory, anything works. Love the idea of convertible tights!!

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  101. Betty Herbert says:

    Maybe. It would depend on the outfit and the shoes. It’s a new idea to consider.

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  102. Kathy says:

    BY-ALL-MEANS !
    I’ve been looking for something like this for a Looooong time.
    Sign me up!

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  103. Pat says:

    With the right outfix, would defintely open toe tights.

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  104. kms says:

    I would love to try the ankle length with shoes. I love the idea of maintaining the long, lean look while having a pedi!

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  105. Gloria says:

    Yes I would with the right shoe.

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  106. Sandy says:

    Yes, especially with open toes.

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  107. Kimberly Guenther says:

    Well its different…Im missing what is the purpose of the open end but Ill try anything… I love tights and nylons in all colors

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  108. mtwheat says:

    I like to wear black ballet slippers with my tights. Add a nice long white shirt and you’ve got the Katherine Hepburn look going. Classic!

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  109. off2thespa says:

    Maybe but I have very few open toe shoes.

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  110. Pamela B says:

    Most definitely

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  111. elr says:

    What a great idea. Can’t wait to wear them with my open toe heels.

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  112. eddyrobey says:

    No, I wouldn’t wear tights with open-toed shoes

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  113. tracey says:

    Think these are great – love “multitask” clothes and accessories.

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  114. Nina says:

    Sure, with the right outfit and shoes, why not wear open toe tights. Less chance of poking the toe out that way! 🙂

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  115. Karen K. says:

    Yes…I’d wear tights with open-toe shoes! Thanks for the great chance to try them.

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  116. vasslt says:

    Oh do I ever need these! Genius!

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  117. deborahf2 says:

    I would wear these tights with open toed shoes for sure!

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  118. Sharon Cherro says:

    i most definetly would that way you can show off your manicured toes

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  119. tarheel4ever says:

    Yes, I would tights with open toe shoes although I prefer closed toe shoes during the winter (when I would normally wear tights). Thanks for the chance to win a pair!

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  120. Tina Ashton says:

    Absolutely would wear them with open toe shoes especially under pants. I never understood why women gave up on pantyhose. I love they way they hold everything together and smooth you out. Never could handle the spanx movement. Too tight but pantyhose give you some firming without the stomach ache and these provide options for wear with a variety of clothes.

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  121. valorosa says:

    I’d love to wear tights with open toed shoes that way you wouldn’t see my varicose veins. I didn’t know they had these tights. I think I will see where I can buy them anyway.

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  122. KatieQ says:

    What a great idea! I love the smooth look panty hose gives with a dress, but I also love open toe shoes so it’s usually a problem for me. This is a great solution.

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  123. Debbie Chaney says:

    Would I dare to wear tights? Yes I would!

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  124. sandy eckstein says:

    can’t wait to try these.. surely, they will be the next spanx!

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  125. joyzkim says:

    yes I would wear tights with open toe shoes…..

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  126. Joyce Anderson says:

    Of course I would. It’s quite stlyin’. Perfect for travel. I need these!

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  127. Teresa Thompson says:

    I would wear tights with open-toed shoes!

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  128. Ann Taher says:

    I would love to try these

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  129. Sheila says:

    I would like to try these but I also have another question. When I wear nylons i don’t wear underware because its too much, so wearing nylons alone make me sweat and then I have an oder. The little cotton that is sometimes used in the nylons does not help so I don’t wear them unless I have to and not for very long. Do you have any recommondations for this?

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    • Sharon Cherro says:

      use a panty liner

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  130. pmack says:

    Great ideal…Love to win these…..Iknow i would love them

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  131. harriet42861 says:

    I would love to win these toeless tights. Great accessory for any outfit.

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  132. drsusan32 says:

    Wow, these remind me of my daughter’s ballet tights that have the option of being rolled up via an opening near the ball of the foot. But these seem even better. I would love to try them!

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  133. Sue says:

    This is a very intriguing concept. I want to try out these tights. I am 60 and am a former Romper Room fan, too!

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  134. yyoerger says:

    I “toe-tally” would wear these! I’ve never given up wearing hose, even in summer with sandals because the air conditioning at my work is sooooo cold, I need coverage.

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  135. Sunn ymay says:

    The toes of pantyhose tend to cause me the most problems, so having thie options of rolling the toe section out of the way would give my toes room to breathe and cause less snagging overall.

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  136. SGAwalkvt says:

    I love the idea of toeless stocking. I most definitely would wear them. I dislike being dressed up and wearing no stockings. And, my legs are such that they need to be covered up a bit. But, it causes a bit of woe in the summer. I miss wearing open toed or sandals when I’m dressed up. This would be the perfect solution and I would love to try them out. And I can’t believe Bonnie mother was the hostess of Romper Room. I remember that show growing up, there are two I can remember, Miss Gwen and Miss Donna. Were either one Bonnie’s mom? What fun!

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  137. Kathy11016 says:

    Why not? Yes I would love to try the product with
    open toe shoes. Would be lovely to wear to work.

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  138. VMAH says:

    great idea!

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  139. Ariel J. Smythe says:

    I would definitely wear the open-toed tights with open-front shoes. What a great idea… consider all of the possibilities: after-work convertability for pedicures, freedom to pack less for weekend trips (only one pair vs. several), and the joy of being able to strip off high heels late at night and dance barefoot until the sun comes up without concern of runs or tears… while still having gorgeous-looking legs!

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  140. darlenecom says:

    These would be great in cool weather.

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  141. beachwoman says:

    Toeless tights … what an amazing idea! Would love to try them out!

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  142. sussexr says:

    What a great idea. I often wear toeless panty hose in the summer. Seems like the best of both worlds. Wold love to test a pair.

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  143. nana23 says:

    Brilliant! I would wear these tights.

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  144. ouida says:

    i would definitely love these tights,to be able to cover up those unsightly veins and still get to wear cute shoes.

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  145. Gamecockgirl says:

    No hose with open toed shoes for me.

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  146. wizardewu says:

    I wouldn’t wear tights with open-toe shoes, but these tights look very comfortable for wearing with closed-toe shoes.

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  147. Barbara D. says:

    Wow. Bonnie! I am Jeff’s auntie, and I would love to win a pair.
    Best regards from Long Island! I would wear then under dressy crops or capris with my lovely wedge flip flops.

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  148. Marianne says:

    I would love to try a pair!

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  149. Caroline Z says:

    What a great idea! Looks like that would be fun to try~

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  150. Phoenix says:

    Very innovative. I would try these!

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  151. nancdep5 says:

    Truly a concept that needs to be tried. I would really like to try these.

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  152. orchidlady01 says:

    I wouldn’t wear tights with open-toed shoes except maybe peep toe shoes.

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  153. Marge says:

    I’ve bought these before – they are comfortable, durable and very well made. Also made in the USA which is very nice! I love seeing these on my fav website!

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    • Karen says:

      Marge is my mom and I’ve borrowed these 🙂

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  154. bamr07 says:

    I would probably not wear any hoes with open toe….however these tights look interesting, I should try, them.

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  155. judy frederick says:

    Yes if I wore open toed shoes. But since I wear a leg brace I would wear them to keep my leg warm.

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  156. 1955nurse says:

    Yes, I would! These look sheer enough that they could be worn MANY ways!!!

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  157. Babs says:

    So smart!! Ordering tomorrow but I still hope I win 🙂

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  158. yoursharona says:

    Not only would I wear them, I do! They’re far more comfortable and durable than any pantyhose I’ve ever worn.

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  159. Cece says:

    You bet I would, especially when you want a pedicure and you are gong out afterwards, you can keep on going instead of going home or bringing things to change into!! love the idea.

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  160. ItsMeNYC2011 says:

    I would wear these tights with open toe shoes. Love this idea! I use to cut the toe section of my stockings so I coulld wear with open toe shoes. I want them!

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  161. sattalia says:

    Can’t wait to try them.

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  162. deejavu says:

    Brilliant! I would wear these tights!

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  163. Suzyn says:

    LOVE IT!!!! Great idea! Wish I thought of it 🙂

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  164. Moonchime says:

    Oh, I would truly love to win a pair of the toeless tights. Ingenious!!!!

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