Sneakers, Stilettos, And More: Gayle King Never Shies Away From A Fun Shoe

Gayle King, whose face transformation since her CBS debut is a sight to see, is best known as one of the co-hosts of "CBS Mornings" and for her 50-year friendship with Oprah. King has made headlines for her legendary interviews, but her fun fashion moments and unique shoe collection have gone viral, too. King clearly understands that footwear is a huge part of any outfit and never shies away from a fun shoe. 

In fact, King is so dedicated to showing off her distinct footwear collection that she had an iconic, odd shoe moment when she interviewed Tyler Perry at Tribeca Film Festival in 2022. The "CBS Mornings" host wore one green-and-turquoise stiletto and one floral clog. When asked about her strange footwear choice, King explained she was injured. "Tyler goes, 'Why don't you just put on both clogs?' I go, 'Because it's fashion, Tyler. I don't want people thinking I'm wearing these clogs just because. There's a reason," she said, per People. And that is why King's extensive shoe collection deserves a closer look.

Gayle King has been wearing unique footwear designs for years. Just look at the jazz-inspired heels she wore to the "Game Change" film premiere in New York City in 2012. The "CBS Mornings" host looked like she stepped straight out of "La La Land" with the black-and-white heels. Although her heels contrasted sharply with the neon hue of her midi dress, King exuded confidence when she posed at the event. It seems Gayle King had already proved that older women can have fun with fashion, and her black-capped heels were just the beginning.

In 2024, Gayle King's footwear collection got slightly more subtle and chic. King even made headlines for her updated shoe style after she attended the "I Am: Celine Dion" premiere in New York City, wearing strappy gold heels. By pairing her heels, featuring a metallic gold coating and a peep-toe silhouette, with a glamorous string of chunky pearls, the "CBS Mornings" host added a vintage charm to her look. King also proved she was ahead of trends, since kitten heels and open-toe silhouettes have become major footwear fads in recent years.

In November 2024, Gayle King had found her new favorite shoe. The "CBS Mornings" host was spotted running errands in New York City wearing a pink pair of Sneex heels. Despite experimenting with such a distinctive, vibrant shoe, which blends a stiletto heel with a sneaker structure, King didn't hold back on color and completed her outfit with a hot-pink dress and a lively floral fur-trimmed coat. Although she didn't know it yet, King would go on to make waves with her beloved discovery of the Sneex sneaker-heel hybrid.

Also in November 2024, Gayle King wore what had become quite a controversial shoe during an episode of "Late Night with Seth Meyers." This time, the "CBS Mornings" host opted for a Sneex sneaker-heel hybrid in a vibrant green hue. Although King's green shoes blended seamlessly with her bottle-green pantsuit, at one point during her interview, King propped her leg up on Meyers' desk to draw attention to her footwear. "This is one of my favorites, if you don't mind," she said. The shoes were even included in Oprah's "2024 Favorite Things List."

It's no secret that Gayle King's go-to shoe is a Sneex sneaker-heel hybrid, and let's be honest, it really never was. It seems that since King discovered the unique silhouette, she hasn't stopped wearing them. In 2025, the "CBS Mornings" host wore a black-and-white pair to the "F1" world premiere in New York City. She paired her understated heels with a pinstriped blazer and dress. The sneaker-style shoes added a casual element to her otherwise tailored ensemble, and she exuded confidence at the event. 

In 2025, Gayle King replaced her beloved Sneex with a vibrant pair of boot heels. The "CBS Mornings" host had clearly hopped on the color-pop trend when she was spotted in New York City wearing a vibrant ensemble with bright purple heels. Despite replacing her unique sneaker-heels with a more classic silhouette, King's bold pops of color only emphasized her willingness to continue having fun with fashion. Her knee-high boots made a statement, despite blending with her already fun look.

Gayle King continued to embrace the color-pop trend for her ensemble at the U.S. Open in 2026. She had clearly become an expert at the viral fad long before this point and she seamlessly blended her yellow stilettos with the yellow florals on her dress. She drew attention to her bold choice of footwear, which featured a pointed-toe silhouette, by carrying a silver bag that looked almost invisible next to her gray dress.