They’re an Oprah-favorite, too

I’ve always wanted to be like Carrie Bradshaw. But in reality, I’m much more like Michael Jordan — for shoes, that is.

As much as I love the rhythmic clickity-clack of a pair of pumps, I’m just the type of girl who’d rather wear a pair of walking-friendly sneakers or slip-on ballet flats. My mother, though, who is in her 60s, definitely follows in Bradshaw’s footsteps: For years, she never wore anything but heels, resulting in a collection so large it’s practically a mini shoe store. So when Sneex launched its stilettos that are secretly sneakers, neither one of us could have predicted the style shake-up we were about to experience.

And with them, we decided to try walking in each other’s shoes for a change — and those of Reese Witherspoon and Kathy Bates who have worn the Oprah-favorite brand, for that matter.

My mother was the first to wear her pair of The Icon shoes, which she was gifted in black, for a day of regular errands. We were both surprised that they didn’t need any breaking in. I was a bit hesitant that she might think these 78-millimeter heels were too tall and painful, but she didn’t even blink an eye when she said: “You’d never know they were 3-inch heels.”

Okay, but how can heels that tall be comfortable, you ask? It comes down to a few things: The weight distribution was entirely rebalanced, so the brunt of your body isn’t just on your toes. They’re also made with arch support and a toe box that’s not too narrow or crammed, per the brand, plus the rubber sole offers a nice cushioned platform with each step.