Spanx founder Sara Blakely introduces new line of luxury shoes

[@KitKatLister]

NIKE did this years ago. I used to have a pair, in fact I might still have them. This is not « innovative » - it was a trend that came and went quite quickly because the idea never stuck, unfortunately. Love Sara Blakely and her entrepreneurial mind and prowess, and I get what problem she is trying to solve (good design and a good product is when a problem is solved for the consumer), but these are just history repeating itself under a different brand. SPANX - although I have never used or needed - is a lasting universal concept that will continue to thrive through the ages as it is such a universally essential and practical product… almost as universally used by consumers as socks and undies. This new shoe brand is too niche and quirky to last long.

[@daezjn]

Ash also did some awesome designs too :)

[@Aia-ky7uh]

she's lost her mojo, she should just retire, she is an imitator here

[@IC24233]

you can tell she's not there anymore when you see the way she talks about people off the cuff on her instagram, she's actually really mean to her husband

[@gemi96377]

This isn't innovative. Sneaker heels were popular about 20 years ago.

[@isthatyou6715]

These are horrendous! How is it possible that it took 10 years to put a heel in a sneaker? Even the heel part is ugly. For $500 dollars. We left 2004 in the past

[@anastasiabeaverhausen.]

Right?! They are not cute or practical..and they expensive. All that time and money for something only the 1% can wear?

[@Coco-zu9ob]

They are ugly. I'm sure some celebrities would wear them once. Or be used in an editorial in a magazine, but can't see them becoming a thing for the general public.

[@IC24233]

​@@Coco-zu9ob They are just not something to wear, like there is a reason for heels and then trainers/sneakers another time, this is not innovative just a pain to wear, there's like no point in this style

[@SusanM.]

Not my taste but bless her for tryin’ 😂

[@grafxgrl8030]

Forget that price point. Wake up Sarah. Most of us can’t afford these.

[@christinaluna713]

Wow. I dare say those are quite hideous - on a number of levels.

[@dks_a_5951]

PLEASE don't let it be 10 years before they become available in South Africa!!! With a lower heels too. Well done😊

[@sarachazindonaldson909]

Support my fellow women innovators - now let's innovate the price and be more realistic!

[@agoogleuseragoogleuser9349]

And yet, none of these ladies walked around in them.

[@KellyAlbright-tg9kz]

She's adorable and love Spanx but this concept has been around for decades and loads of designers have adopted it. If I'm a woman who wants a bit of a heel and wants comfort, I'm going to want something more business appropriate and if I want sneakers then I'll wear those with jeans or stretch pants or some kind of weekend wear. Maybe she'll get lucky and people will love these - who knows in this day and age but not my cup of tea.

[@Heather-j1w]

I love Sara, and think that these are very fashion-forward, but I am not sure how or when I would wear them since they cut off the leg too much for skirts or shorter pants, and are too casual and colorful for more formal work settings. They would look great with long flare jeans, though. Thank you for adding arch support! If they were about $100 lower in price, I think the price point would be about right for this trendy, fun look. Consider making some other styles that are a little more formal and cut lower on the foot for skirts/shorter jeans and pants. Please make the Icon in solid black (no white at the sole). Very cool, Sara!! I think you just invented an entirely new fashion innovation!

[@MargaretHortonGaskins]

I agree! I'm such a fan but these are NOT it 😮 I trust her judgment otherwise 😅

[@tearioniarose]

She didn't invent theses nike and other shoe brands sell them and has been for like 20 years and they are a lot cheaper and alot cuter

[@Karina_Engr]

Arch support and proper heel position is key ❤

[@Karina_Engr]

I had a shoe like this over 15 years ago. I got a lot of comments on it. I loved them. ❤

[@charlottecolon6704]

Just wear sneakers…

[@kristiwilliams3749]

Are these shoes comfortable for flat feet gals?

[@SMetz-cw6qj]

I don’t like how they look and wont be buying them. We need dress shoes that are beautiful and confortable.

[@sunirae]

I love Candies❤️❤️❤️

[@choosehope8729]

High heels are uncomfortable because it throws your body out of alignment. These are very niche. Too casual looking.

[@Coco-zu9ob]

Does anyone remember when CBS morning show was the intellectual one with real news and intelligent stories unlike the other 2 networks? Not anymore.

[@blessedlife1206]

Id wear these in black.

[@GGGG1040]

Sorry darling but I have a pair of Prada sneakers with heels 👠 for more than 24 years, so this is not innovation.

[@mistermax3034]

I thought this show was for news and story purposes?

[@ziba347]

Nope

[@MissCraig]

Do news anchors not do research before bringing people on? This is the most Christopher Columbus mess I have ever seen. This is NOT a new invention. Hip hop and R&B artist had these shoes all in the late 90s early 2000s. And the price was WAY cheaper. They had the heels with the thin heel, wide heel, and wedge heel. There was the open toe, round toe, and pointed toe in the sneaker heel shoe.

[@ginnylee9928]

In the late 1970's I had 2 pairs of high heeled wedge sneakers. They laced-up, were open-toe with a sling-back heel.

[@MissCraig]

@ginnylee9928 cool either way it shows this lady did not come up with an original idea.

[@l.q.1253]

$400 - $600? Ah no.

[@momma3204]

These look cute and comfortable, but at that price point I can’t afford them! Maybe they will end up in TJ MAXX or Marshall’s for $29.99 then I’ll buy them! lol 😂😊👠👡

[@Tosca767]

I’m already 5 ft 10” I think I’ll pass…not even commenting on the price😳

[@arfriedman4577]

Much success, health, happiness and blessings to all.

[@sonyadrake7843]

Thank you and the same for you! 🙂

[@patriciagurwitz509]

🥴…what $395 to $500‼️

[@TheOnlyLila]

No no and no. Yucky.

[@Chitterboye]

I love them. ❤❤❤

[@hoospoodles]

block heel would be better

[@cyncerelycynsitive9011]

I’m happy for her on her new venture. But what about the everyday working women? I was interested before I heard the price, it’s too steep. The thing about it is, I’m someone that will pay for my feet. But that’s too high, especially in this economy.

[@tearioniarose]

There are cheaper options thats been out before she "invented" them they are cuter and lower in price

[@amakacosmetics4820]

I can't.

[@gingerev1]

Everybody needs a sneex. Why does this remind me of the Lorox?

[@vgardner1688]

No. Just no.

[@Mac62671]

I am so confused by this shoe. I really like the design but when I wear heels...sneakers wouldnt be appropriate. When I wear sneakers...I dont need to wear a heel. So even when these were popular in the past with the wedge heel. Why? If she could make the same shoe but not a sneaker I'm in even at that price point but ....the practicality of where to wear these is confusing.

[@annmcevoy9299]

Any without Velcro? Pricey. Couldnt they at least look prettier than they do, like match the heel? Think they would be better as a pump or loafer. But, that isnt the point. Never mind.

[@eliser9776]

There is no way in Hell I would wear these. They are hideous.

[@rosaiverson3475]

At $600 a pair, they are not so comfortable.😅

[@rozaller]

Sara, let's not pretend you weren't sitting on the Shark Tank panel when Pashion Footwear came into the Shark Tank. All you did was take and idea, change it up a little and launch it with you're name on it. Maybe you should have partnered with the gal from Pashion to make this product, since you obviously were inspired by her idea. I'm sure if anyone dug into this a little they would find that shortly after that show, she went to work on this rip off of an idea. Yeah its a sneaker high heel, but her whole selling point is providing comfort to high heels...same same, but different. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqfXf2p6pJ55iNU

[@carolaguilera6911]

Well okay. There's gonna be cheaper versions of these and I won't wear either one. But whoever wants to buy these go for it. Good luck to her on this. I like spanx to

[@tearioniarose]

There has been a cheaper version for 20 years as they been out way before she "invented" them

[@9liveslisa]

I wish her all the success in the world, but I'm happy to never wear high heels in any shape or form ever again.

[@joesklad]

Spanx founder Sara Blakely introduces new line of luxury shoes..."Shanx"

[@JillianSiobhanMal]

😹

[@bp7077]

Worth every penny??😲 Horrible shoes. Hard NO

[@meh5069]

Of course it’s news when a yt woman steals an urban concept 😂. We were wearing sneaker heels in 2003. “Innovative” 🙄.

[@sharonhendrix7496]

Cute!

[@laverite1050]

Tight underware and high heel sneakers. A lid for every pot.

[@Smiley-fv8zi]

They're ugly and expensive. I think only a few rich folks are going to buy them.

[@antoin8207]

Spandex looks only skinny before women put them on..

[@sanaamoriri4018]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maryhurst4663]

$395-595…..no thank you.

[@kerryannehogg6009]

Is this a very late April Fools joke? They look awful!

[@clippylady9837]

Price, er, no!

[@bvc-k2523]

Please make kitten heels!!! Older women want cool sexy shoes withLOW heels!

[@barbaradietzman7105]

Absurd

[@hoospoodles]

no thats expensive get real

[@bobbie2414]

Hmmmm, made in Spain....How about made in USA!!!!

[@Nottallblonde]

No thank you

[@mjbrownlee7979]

😬

[@menotu4870]

How kind & sustainable: Leather & suede...in 2024.

[@KellyAlbright-tg9kz]

Just like almond milk grown from monocrops that kills loads of animals and insects to grow that crop or any other plant crop.

[@tomsimpson5317]

So depressing wish i was wealthy

[@arfriedman4577]

There are plenty of comfortable inexpensive shoes I found on zappos site years ago. You can find ways to make extra money.its better to save and invest for the future and not buy things you dont really need.

[@NatalieG-yi3pn]

Sara is a horrible person

[@tomsimpson5317]

@@NatalieG-yi3pn i just want her money

[@BobSmith-sw7nn]

The founder of camel toe wear

[@JaxUnknown4321]

cute as heck, but too much

[@hoospoodles]

doesnt look comfortable