Billionaire Spanx founder shocks with new $595 shoe that people have likened to Crocs By Margaret Abrams For Dailymail.Com Published: 15:59 EDT, 21 August 2024 | Updated: 16:00 EDT, 21 August 2024 e-mail View comments The billionaire founder of Spanx famously reinvented the shapewear industry , and now, she's created Sneex - a sneaker stiletto that's meant to revolutionize high heels and finally make them comfortable. Sara Blakely founded Spanx in 2000, and now, she's introducing Sneex, which promises to combine ' the style of a traditional high heel with the performance and comfort of a sneaker,' according to the press release.
Sara launched Sneex with an extremely specific design, featuring a sneaker-like top and a skinny heel that meant to solve the major problems associated with high heel pain - lack of support, unequal weight distribution, and squeezing the toes. Many people were shocked by the high price point, as the three-inch heels range from $395 to $595. After Sara announced the launch of Sneex, some people on social media adored the supportive footwear, while others compared the sneaker stilettos to Crocs.
The founder of Spanx famously reinvented the shapewear industry, and now, she's created Sneex - a sneaker stiletto that's meant to revolutionize high heels Sara launched the brand with an extremely specific design, featuring a sneaker-like top and a skinny heel that meant to provide zero pain by solving problems associated with high heel pain Many people were especially surprised by the high price point, as the three-inch heels range from $395 to $595 for the designs Despite the comfort, the reaction to the surprising style was split, with some fans adoring the supportive footwear and others wondering why it had to be sneaker style In a press release, Sara explained the thinking behind her creation, writing, 'Men invented the high heel centuries ago, and its basic construction hasn’t really changed. 'There has been a void in comfortable footwear, and women deserve a new option. I wanted to create a luxury high heel that prioritizes how women feel, not just how we look.
' Sara Blakely founded Spanx in 2000, and now, she's introducing Sneex 'We are fed the line that "beauty is pain"...
but I don't believe it has to be. As a consumer, I have wanted to solve this problem for years,' Sara said about the patent-pending design. Sara explained the reason for the more laid-back sneaker aesthetic was because 'consumers are dressing much more casually now,' while still giving shoppers 'the height and look of a heel.
' When Sneex announced the news on Instagram , commenters quickly weighed in - and reactions were mixed. 'The price per shoe will be a barrier for sure. Hopefully the price will come down as sales increase,' one person announced.
Another commenter complimented, 'They are beautiful! I had knee surgery. Since then, I have had to try everything on. You're a trailblazer.
' Many people called for them to be made in larger sizes, asking her to go up to a 13. Others liked the concept but wished they looked different, writing, 'I'd love a sporty heel, but I don't think I could get away with wearing these to work every day,' as others compared them to the sneaker wedges that were popular in the noughties: 'As a die hard sneaker head and heel lover/these are just not it. They are very 2000 and just overall not wearable.
' 'Men invented the high heel centuries ago, and its basic construction hasn't really changed,' the Spanx founder said in the press release 'I wanted to create a luxury high heel that prioritizes how women feel, not just how we look,' the press release read 'We are fed the line that "beauty is pain"...
but I don't believe it has to be. As a consumer, I have wanted to solve this problem for years,' Sara said about the patent-pending design Sara explained the reason for the more laid-back sneaker aesthetic was because 'consumers are dressing much more casually now,' while giving shoppers 'the height and look of a heel' When Sneex announced the news on Instagram, commenters quickly weighed in with their mixed opinions about the price point and the sporty aesthetic Wanting a comfortable heel but a different aesthetic was a popular sentiment. 'I'm gonna need a block heel, @sarablakely, because my ankles are trash,' a commenter declared.
Sara explained the thinking behind her creation, writing, 'Men invented the high heel centuries ago, and its basic construction hasn’t really changed' One person wrote, 'Why is nobody mentioning the fact that these are very ugly, this is very close to what Balenciaga did with putting a heel in Crocs.' Many people were simply confused by who would be wearing the shoes, with one writing, 'Great idea, stilettos are uncomfortable, but it looks horrendous.' 'Who is ideal client?' they asked.
'Yoga/gym ladies or ladies in fancy dresses (dinner date, classical concert. award ceremony), cause honestly I don't see anyone from those groups wearing these shoes. I am not lifting weights in these, nor am I going to classical concert in these, they are not meant for either.
So who they are meant for?' One person summed it up: 'Idk y'all. I want a heel that feels like sneaker. Not one that looks like a sneaker.
But glad everyone else is excited about them. Some thought they could definitely catch on over time like Crocs or Spanx. 'It's interesting because when Spanx came out the idea was so new people probably thought they could never see themselves wearing them.
But that's the thing about new products. It's never been done before so we're just not as ready right away to dive in.' Share or comment on this article: Billionaire Spanx founder shocks with new $595 shoe that people have likened to Crocs e-mail Add comment.
