Tip Toeing in My Jordans Shoes: Is the Imp in Jordans?
The tip toeing in my Jordans shoes on screen are pointed fairy-tale slip-ons, not sneakers. Why the meme says Jordans, and how to get either look for Halloween.
Tip Toeing in My Jordans
Here is the twist most people miss: the imp in the meme is not wearing Jordans. The tip toeing in my Jordans shoes you see on screen are long, pointed black slip-ons, closer to medieval shoes than to sneakers. The "Jordans" part comes from a 2014 Riff Raff song about Air Jordans. This guide explains both, then shows how to get either look for a costume.
What shoes does the tip toeing in my Jordans imp wear?
The meme's clip is an AI-generated video first posted on Instagram on August 27, 2026, styled like a 1980s fantasy film. Watching it closely, the imp wears:
- Long, pointed black shoes, toes stretching well past the foot.
- No laces. They look like slip-ons.
- Short dark trousers, cut so the ankles show, which makes the shoes look even longer.
The pointed toe is a classic fairy-tale detail. It looks a lot like the poulaine, a long-toed shoe that was fashionable in medieval Europe. Those shoes are why close-ups of the imp's feet stepping through the straw are such a big part of the meme.
Why is it called "tip toeing in my Jordans" then?
The name comes from the song, not the shoes. Riff Raff's "Tip Toe Wing In My Jawwdinz" came out as a single on June 10, 2014, on his album Neon Icon. In late September 2026, TikTok users paired the song with the AI clip, and the hook became the meme's name.
What the song means by Jordans
It is a sneaker joke. A fresh pair of Air Jordans creases across the toe the first time your foot bends, and sneakerheads hate that. So you walk on your tip toes to keep them clean and crease-free. The song turns that into a brag.
Air Jordan is Nike's basketball shoe line named after Michael Jordan. The first Air Jordan shoe came out in 1985. The full song backstory is in the Riff Raff song explained.
So the joke stacks up: a song about babying expensive sneakers, laid over an imp in pointed fairy-tale shoes.
Tip toeing in my Jordans shoes for a costume
You have two good options, and they read very differently.
| Option | What you wear | Reads as | Effort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate imp | Long pointed black slip-ons | "Oh, it's that guy" | An evening |
| The joke version | Real Jordans with the tailcoat | A pun on the meme's name | None |
| Party-store shortcut | Elf or jester shoes | Close enough after dark | 10 minutes |
How to make pointed imp shoes
- Start with black ballet flats or plain slip-ons.
- Cut two long, pointed toe shapes from thin card, about 6 to 8 inches past your toes.
- Tape them under the front of each shoe and wrap them in black duct tape or black felt.
- Bend the tips up a little so you do not trip.
Keep the extensions light. You will be tip toeing in them, and stiff card bends better than cardboard.
The Jordans joke version
If you own Jordans, wear them with the full tailcoat, bow tie and rolled trousers. It works best at parties where people know the song. Tip toe carefully, since the whole joke is about not creasing them.
For the rest of the outfit, our tip toeing in my Jordans costume guide covers the tailcoat, wig and a last-minute version. For the face, see tip toe imp makeup.
Shoes in a tip toe video
If you put yourself into the meme with our tip toeing in my Jordans generator, you can skip the shoe craft. In our own test renders, both Full body and Face only modes swapped in the imp's pointed black shoes from the original clip. So for the video, any shoes are fine. A clear, full-length photo in good light helps the rest of your outfit carry through.
You see a free instant preview of your photo on the dancer right away, then render a 12-second clip in 9:16 or 16:9.
Tip toeing in my Jordans shoes FAQ
Is the imp wearing Jordans?
No. He wears long, pointed black slip-on shoes. "Jordans" comes from the Riff Raff song title the meme is named after.
What are the pointed shoes called?
They look like poulaines, long-toed shoes from medieval Europe. In costume shops, elf or jester shoes are the closest ready-made match.
Why do people tip toe in Jordans?
To avoid creasing the toe box of new sneakers. That sneakerhead habit is what Riff Raff's 2014 song jokes about.
Do I need special shoes for the tip toe dance?
No. Any shoes you can stand on your toes in will do. Flat, light shoes are easiest. The steps are in our tip toe dance tutorial.
Tip toeing in my Jordans shoes, in short
The tip toeing in my Jordans shoes on screen are pointed fairy-tale slip-ons, and the Jordans are only in the song. Wear either for Halloween, or put your outfit in the meme and let the AI handle the shoes.
Sources
- AI Rumpelstiltskin "Tip Toein' In My Jordans", Know Your Meme, 2026
- Creepy backstory behind 'Rumpelstiltskin tiptoe' man, LADbible, 2026
- An AI-generated Rumpelstiltskin meme, NBC News via NBC Washington, 2026
- Tip Toe Wing in My Jawwdinz, Wikipedia
- Neon Icon, Wikipedia
- Air Jordan, Wikipedia
- Poulaine, Wikipedia
- Sneaker collecting, Wikipedia
- Tailcoat, Wikipedia
This site is an independent fan tool. It is not affiliated with Riff Raff, Nike, Jordan Brand or the artists behind the AI clip.
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