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Since Sneex hit our radar - and the stores - in late summer, discussions surrounding them seem to follow a similar pattern. It starts with “Wow, who would wear those?” inevitably followed by “Hmmmm... I actually kinda like them.” The next day, it’s “I just hit ‘buy now.’” It’s no wonder the company can barely keep them in stock.
Love them or hate them, Sneex, created by Sara Blakely, the genius behind shapewear sensation Spanx, have captured the attention of the nation. Promising “the comfort of a sneaker with the fun of a high heel,” the hybrids have already graced the feet of A-listers from Reese Witherspoon to Mariah Carey. They even briefly sold out after topping Oprah’s Best Things List 2024.
Suffice it to say that Blakely knows her audience. The billionaire fashion mogul explains, “Sneex are my love letter to every woman who has taken her shoes off at a party, who wears flats to work with heels in her bag, who thought her days of wearing heels were over.”
The Hy-Heel is designed to fall somewhere between formal and casual. It’s the shoe equivalent of the now-revived early aughts going-out-top with jeans trend. The shoes are made with an Italian mesh upper, Nappa leather lining, and suede for breathability and durability. Blakely also focused on widening the toe box, creating more arch support and redistributing weight more evenly between the ball of the foot and the heel.
Sneex Hy-Heels currently come in three models: The Icon, The Tepper and The Blake. While there are multiple colorways to choose from, the limited-edition Teppers in Varsity Green will undoubtedly make you the envy of your Dragon den – if you can manage to get your hands on a pair.