Melanie Griffith chose comfort by wearing a pair of Sneex to the “Splitsville” Los Angeles Premiere at the AMC The Grove 14 on Tuesday. The actress was at the event to support her daughter, Dakota Johnson, who stars in the film, and Griffith slipped on a pair of the brand’s The Blake style.
Sneex, the shoe brand founded by Spanx creator Sara Blakely, is celebrating its anniversary after launching last year on Aug. 20. The brand focuses on a sneaker-stiletto hybrid, aiming to deliver comfortable high heels for people seeking a boost in height without the pain. Sneex have since made their way to Hollywood, getting endorsements from Oprah, Gayle King, Kathy Bates, and more stars, who have also taken the sneaker-heel hybrids out for a spin on the red carpet.
Griffith dressed up the sneaker heels with a pristine cream suit, which featured a double-breasted jacket and loose-fitting trousers. It created quite a contrast against her daughter’s metallic silver Gucci gown, which was custom-made for Johnson for the premiere. Griffith paired the suit with Sneex’s The Blake hybrid high-heel, which takes inspiration from a sneaker on the upper but balances atop a slim, sculpted heel measuring about three inches. The double-strap design creates a balanced, versatile silhouette that offers support and adjustability to create a proper and custom fit for every customer.
The shoes, which were one of the brand’s original designs and retail for $545, feature re-engineered weight distribution, a comfortable toe box and arch support. The lining is made from napa leather, while the upper features Italian mesh, suede and leather, and it’s completed with a rubber-like sole, similar to a sneaker.
Blakely has been open about the motivation behind Sneex, which was honored with the Launch of the Year award at the 38th annual FN Achievement Awards in December. After creating Spanx, the founder has made it her mission to advocate for women through product, especially through such a prevalent pain point as high heels.
“The fashion industry for so long has been focused on how we look, and I care about how we feel — and I don’t think it needs to be mutually exclusive,” Blakely said to FN in 2024. “A big part of why we’ve had to put up with pain for so long is because the majority of people making what we wear aren’t wearing them and aren’t experiencing it. I believe that if they experienced it, there’d be a higher motivation to change the feeling.”
