So today I got this wild idea stuck in my head – wanted to see what kinda shoes Hoda Kotb actually wears on her feet all the time on TV. Yeah, I know it sounds kinda out there, but hey, curiosity got me! Started simple: opened up the laptop, went straight to Google images.
The First Try Was a Total Mess
Typed in “Hoda Kotb feet pics” – felt creepy as hell doing it, not gonna lie. Hit search and BOOM… mostly just screenshots from the Today Show cut off at the ankles. Zero close-ups. Scrolled way down, found some weird gossip forum stuff, totally useless and looked shady. Closed that tab fast. Needed a better way.
Changing Tactics
Switched it up. Remembered seeing Hoda talk about comfort on air once. So I tried “Hoda Kotb favorite shoes” next. This was better! Actual photos started showing up – her walking to work, at events, studio stuff. Started spotting patterns. Mainly:
- Pointed-Toe Pumps: Lots of these, usually in nude or black. Super classic TV look.
- Ankle Strap Heels: Especially for dressier stuff, like red carpet things.
- Comfy Block Heels: Found some paparazzi shots of her carrying higher heels but wearing way chunkier ones before getting to work. Smart woman.
- Open-Toe Sandals: Only saw these rarely, usually on vacation shots.
Spent ages zooming in on paparazzi photos where you could actually see her feet. Felt like a detective looking for clues, seriously!
The Live TV Test
Wanted real-time proof. Tuned into the Today Show the next morning. Told my husband I was “researching footwear trends” – he just raised an eyebrow. Kept my eyes glued to the floor during her segments. Spotted it! Sure enough, there she was wearing a pair of those nude pointed-toe pumps, clean lines. Later, during a more relaxed segment, she had on a lower block heel – probably swapped after the first hour.
Putting It Together
So, here’s the real deal based on my kinda awkward deep dive:
- Her go-to for the professional look? Nude pointed-toe pumps. They go with everything on camera and elongate the leg.
- When she needs extra security (like moving around the set more), ankle strap heels show up.
- Off-duty or commuting? Comfort is king. Chunky block heels rule.
- She’s clearly practical – seen arriving in sensible shoes carrying her show heels.
Mission sorta accomplished? I figured out her footwear strategy after spending far too long staring at screenshots of her feet. Not my proudest hobby, but hey, now I know! People online definitely focus way more on her outfits than her shoes, took real digging to find those details. Learned more than I needed to about paparazzi angles too.