For students who don’t have post notifications on for the Barnardfits Instagram, we received an update that Livy Molko BC ‘28 was spotted last Wednesday wearing an eye-catching pair of toe stocks. It’s controversial for certain, some people hate it, she loves it, but that’s all part of what makes the move so original. When asked in an interview what inspired this capital B Bold fashion statement, she responded, “I’ve always found comfort in mobility. I’m just sitting down right now, and there’s no way for you to tell, but I’m wiggling my toes. One by one, I’m wiggling each one. Wiggle wiggle.”
As a climber, Molko values grip strength in every appendage and can be seen constantly completing everyday tasks with the help of her feet, such as opening doors or unscrewing jars. The toe socks, she explains, create a helpful barrier between the world and her feet—an essential for avoiding the shameful social stigma surrounding her tiptoeing trotters. “I get weird looks on the street sometimes, but I like to think I’m making a change. For all the little girls out there too scared to do it, know that you are not alone. I hope whoever reads this article gains the confidence to pull on a pair of toe socks and let the whole world know!”
