Reese Witherspoon and Kathy Bates have worn Sneex sneaker heels, so one PEOPLE writer and her 60+ year-old mom tested them ...

especially with her plain matching pumps. We think a jolt of color, like a pair of red sandals, would have given this look some life while promoting her feel-good film. Reese Witherspoon's '80s ...

This girly force is none other than Elle Woods, portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde ... and soft pink Christian Louboutin slingback pumps, similar to versions worn by Katie Holmes ...