If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Lifestyle Beauty & Style Celebrity Fashion Drew Barrymore Has Perfect 'Solution' for Mariah Carey After Singer Wore Heels to Great Wall of China The actress and host gifted Carey a pair of Sneex — a sneaker-heel hybrid from the inventor of Spanx — for her next venture By Catherine Santino Catherine Santino Catherine Santino is a Style Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She began as a contributor for PEOPLE in 2022 and joined the staff full-time in 2024. Her work has previously appeared in The Zoe Report, Popsugar, Insider and more. People Editorial Guidelines Published on October 31, 2024 03:38PM EDT Mariah Carey and Drew Barrymore. Photo: Drew Barrymore/Youtube These shoes were made for walking. On the Thursday, Oct. 31, episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Mariah Carey recalled a footwear mishap during a recent trip to the Great Wall of China. "I couldn't really walk that far," the singer, 55, told host Drew Barrymore. "And why couldn't you walk that far?" Barrymore, 49, asked. "Nobody knows this but I'll tell you," Carey replied. "So, I had on high heels that you like, slide in. Because just in case, you know, someone took a picture of me, I want the outfit to look... you know?" The host then reached behind the couch to retrieve a package for the Grammy winner. "I have a possible solution for next time," she said as she presented Carey with a white gift box. "These are sold out everywhere. You cannot get them, but we managed to get one pair." Reese Witherspoon’s Sneex Sneaker Heels Sold Out Within Weeks of Launching — but They’re Back Today "These are the new Sneex," Barrymore continued as she revealed a pair of white sneakers with a stiletto heel. "These are so cute," Carey gushed, adding, "I love these! Thank you, thank you, thank you." The host went on to explain that the shoes are made by the "woman who invented Spanx," Sara Blakely. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Sneex in the Tepper style. Sneex Buy Now for $595 Spanx Founder Sara Blakely Introduces Sneex, a Sneaker-Heel Hybrid Starting at $395 a Pair Sneex launched in August and since then, multiple styles have sold out. However, the Tepper style, which Barrymore gifted to Carey, is currently available in white as well as other colors. Created using high-quality Italian mesh, Napa leather, and suede with a single strap for a more custom fit and added support, the Tepper retails for $595. Prices range from $395 to $595. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. “Men invented the high heel centuries ago, and its basic construction hasn’t really changed,” Blakely shared via press release. “There has been a void in comfortable footwear, and women deserve a new option. I wanted to create a luxury high heel that prioritizes how women feel, not just how we look." She continued, "We are fed the line that ‘beauty is pain’... but I don’t believe it has to be. As a consumer, I have wanted to solve this problem for years." See More from PEOPLE Shopping 10 Fashion Gifts You Won’t Believe Are from Walmart — All Under $20 Ugg Boots and Slippers Are Up to 52% Off Ahead of the Holidays, but Only for a Few More Days 10 Thanksgiving-Ready Dresses That Are Just as Comfy as They Are Cute — Starting at $8