So yesterday I got this weird question stuck in my head – what kind of shoes does Malika Andrews actually wear on ESPN? Saw her hosting NBA Countdown in some sharp heels but couldn’t recognize the brand. Just gnawed at me all afternoon.
The Deep Dive Begins
Started combing through NBA Today clips frame by frame like some detective. Paused so many times my YouTube history probably looks insane. Spotted these pointy-toed numbers during a March interview segment – looked like Saint Laurent but couldn’t swear to it. Realized she switches it up constantly.
Tried that reverse image search trick everyone talks about. Absolute failure. Either cropped too tight or the lighting messed up the details. Got so frustrated I nearly threw my lukewarm coffee at the monitor.
The Breakthrough Moment
Then remembered she did that sideline report during last year’s playoffs in Chicago. Scrolled back through my DVR recordings like a madman. There! Clear shot of simple block heels while interviewing Coach Bud. Zoomed in until pixels blurred – saw the faintest outline of a Sam Edelman logo inside.
- Sam Edelman! Never would’ve guessed
- Budget-friendly brand compared to her designer fits
- Proof she prioritizes comfort during long broadcasts
Cross-checked with her Instagram stories from that week where she posted pre-show prep. Bingo – same nude pumps near her dressing room mirror. Finally felt like Sherlock damn Holmes.
Patterns Emerge
Kept digging through other episodes noticed two distinct modes:
- Studio days: Higher designer heels (spotted Jimmy Choos twice)
- Arena nights: Lower block heels or fancy flats for all that walking
Biggest shock? Spotted her wearing Rothy’s pointed flats on post-game once. Those washable shoes! Makes total sense after 3-hour broadcasts.
The Unanswered Bits
Still can’t ID those metallic strappy ones from All-Star weekend. Probably custom. And her exact size? No clue – tried comparing to male co-hosts’ shoe sizes but that felt too creepy. Might slide into ESPN’s DMs later… or more likely just accept the mystery.
Ended up down this rabbit hole for 5 hours straight. Wife walked in asking why I’m freeze-framing footwear at 2am. No regrets though – sometimes you just gotta satisfy that random curiosity itch.
