Kathy Bates Proves Comfort Is Chic by Wearing Sneex at the 2025 Golden Globes
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Kathy Bates selected comfort and style for tonight’s Golden Globes.
The actress kicked back in Sneex, one of Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2024. The sneaker-stiletto hybrid, also known as hy-heels, is the standout product of the brand founded by Sara Blakely, the Spanx founder. The hy-heels are made in Spain and feature a 78 millimeter heel, napa leather, and Italian mesh and suede materials. The celebrated entrepreneur has been working on the brand for nine years and has spoken about it on her website and Instagram.
The footwear industry’s most anticipated event of the year, the FN Achievement Awards (FNAAs), honored Sneex in 2024.
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Bates particular selection, The Icon Hy-Heel Sneaker by Sneex, combines the elegance of high heels with the ease and comfort of sneakers. Crafted with premium Italian mesh, Napa leather lining, and suede, the Icon Hy-Heel Sneaker offers a sophisticated finish for modern trendsetters. These shoes are perfect for both casual and formal wear, with a patented slip-on design and a 78mm heel engineered for balanced weight distribution and superior comfort. The spacious toe box and excellent arch support ensure all-day comfort. Made in Spain, these sneakers combine style, comfort, and practicality.
Heeled sneakers, a fusion of athletic footwear and elevated style, have made a striking resurgence on the fashion scene, embodying the cyclical nature of trends and the enduring appeal of Y2K aesthetics. This hybrid footwear, which seamlessly blends comfort and fashion-forward design, has captivated trendsetters and fashion enthusiasts alike, becoming a staple in contemporary wardrobes. As the fashion world continues to embrace nostalgia and reimagine iconic styles, heeled sneakers stand as a testament to the ever-evolving nature of trends and the enduring influence of past eras.
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards is held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The award ceremony celebrates excellence in the television and film industries from projects produced in 2024.
Award categories include “Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language,” “Best Motion Picture – Drama,” “Cinematic and Box Office Achievement” and “Best Screenplay – Motion Picture,” among others. Notable nominees for the event include Pamela Anderson for “The Last Showgirl,” Nicole Kidman for “Babygirl,” Timothee Chalamet for “A Complete Unknown” and Denzel Washington for “Gladiator II.”
