Sneaker-heels are going viral thanks to Sara Blakely’s newest brand, Sneex. But are sneaker-heel good for your feet? Here's what a podiatrist has to say.
The thought might not have ever crossed your mind, but it's part of what inspired Sara Blakely's polarizing sneaker-heel brand, Well, not exactly that thought. Rather, Blakely wanted to wear heels that felt like sneakers.
"I've been publicly saying someone should invent a comfortable high heel and I just kept waiting," Blakelyin an August interview."I'm not waiting anymore. Clearly, this is not on anyone's agenda." So, the pursuit of more comfortable footwear became the top-line item on her own. And Sneex was born, sneaker-heel cyborgs combine a slip-on trainer's rubber-like sole and upper with a going-out pump's skinny, three-inch stiletto.after using her own control-top pantyhose to smooth out her silhouette before a party. She hopes Sneex will similarly fill a gap in the market: the perfect shoe for when you want a slightly dressier alternative to sneakers that aren't quite as OTT as stilettos. The shoe's aesthetics inspire divisive reactions, but whatever your opinion on the style may be, they mainly claim to be comfortable, with added arch support and engineering for proper weight distribution.says"my feet were screaming" — but she was wearing the wrong size. While we haven't been able to secure our own pair of the $395 shoes yet, we asked a podiatrist whether sneaker-heels are indeed the healthier choice for your feet, or if they're just a fashion statement."You might get smiles, looks, and stares as you wear your new high-heeled sneakers. But be careful — adding a high heel to a sneaker can cause the same imbalance as a high-heeled pump, and you may experience foot pain, back pain, imbalance issues, and possible trauma," says Sidney Weiser, DPM, founder of Quality Podiatry Group."Sneakers allow the toes more freedom of movement, less crowding, less rubbing, and less irritation to hammertoes and bunions. On the other hand, high heels cause inherent imbalance, and for many , though they look good, they are not necessarily comfortable." Still, many people clearly find the Sneex in particular appealing, with several sizes already sold out on the brand's website. While the buyers may just be fans of the shoe's unique look, Dr. Weiser says that for some, sneaker-heels may be more comfortable than traditional heels due to features like the higher and wider toe box.There may be an initial temptation to write sneaker-heel hybrids off as absurd or impractical. But Sneex isn't necessarily worried about mass appeal. With price tags ranging from $395 to $595, the sneaker-heels are being marketed as a"luxury hybrid stiletto." And, again, with some pairs already selling out, it's clear that they've got a healthy market on lock.Although the comfort of Sneex continues to be disputed, there's something about an ugly shoe that feels hard to resist. Will these end up being the most timeless shoes in your closet? Probably not. But at the very least, you'll stand out from the crowd . . . and that's something you might fall head over sneaker-heels for.is an assistant editor for PS Health & Fitness. Previously, she worked as an editorial assistant for People magazine and contributed to Ladygunn, Millie, and Bustle Digital Group. In her free time, she overshares on the internet, creating content about chronic illness, beauty, and disability.
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