JoJo Siwa’s Style Evolution: From Signature Sneakers to Christian Louboutin Heels

JoJo Siwa’s style evolution has become one of the most striking transformations in modern pop culture — not just aesthetically, but proportionally.

Standing at 5ft 7 (170.2 cm) and typically wearing a US shoe size 8, the Nebraska native has the frame to command a red carpet, yet for years she leaned into playful neon bows and high-top sneakers that emphasized her teen-pop persona.

Her 2021–2022 red carpet run, however, marked a decisive shift. Swapping glittered trainers for sculptural stilettos, chunky boots, and crystal-embellished pumps, Siwa began using heels strategically — elongating her silhouette, refining her proportions, and signaling a confident step into high-fashion glamour.

GLAAD Glam: JoJo Siwa’s Sheer Lace Jumpsuit & Sculptural Statement Heels

One of her most notable appearances during this era was at the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards, held on April 2, 2022, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

Accompanied by her Dancing with the Stars partner, Jenna Johnson, Siwa demonstrated a newfound confidence in avant-garde evening wear, signaling her departure from teen-pop aesthetics.

JoJo Siwa attended the 2022 GLAAD Awards with her good friend and Dancing With the Stars partner Jenna Johnson at The Beverly Hilton on April 2, 2022, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: PAPIXS / INSTARimages)

At the awards, JoJo Siwa embraced a sharper, more fashion-forward silhouette in a sheer black lace jumpsuit, its structured shoulders and tapered legs lending polish and presence to the look.

Beneath the delicate lace, a sparkly rainbow bandeau subtly peeked through — a playful yet purposeful flash of color that nodded to her signature vibrancy while honoring the spirit of the evening.

JoJo Siwa commands the red carpet in a sheer black lace jumpsuit layered over a rainbow crystal bandeau, grounding the bold look with chunky black platform lace-up boots that add edge and height (Credit: PAPIXS / INSTARimages)

To further show her support for the LGBTQIA+ community, she put on temporary rainbow-heart wrist tattoos.

Designer Heel Shift: From Jenny Packham to Jimmy Choo Before GLAAD

Just months before the GLAAD Media Awards, Siwa had already begun experimenting with more elevated silhouettes — stepping out in designer heels that signaled her gradual move away from sneakers and toward red-carpet polish.

JoJo Siwa, in a pink midi-length Jenny Packham Spring 2022 dress and Christian Louboutin heels, arrives for the People’s Choice Awards on December 7, 2021, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)

JoJo Siwa smiles on the red carpet with a sleek high ponytail, shimmering eye makeup, and a statement crystal bow detail at her neckline (Credit: Xavier Collin/ Abaca / Instarimages)

JoJo Siwa reveals her midriff in a daring outfit and Jimmy Choo heels at the 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2021 Presented By Capital One at The Forum on December 3, 2021, in Inglewood, California (Credit: Xavier Collin/ Abaca / Instarimages)

Crystal Power: Christian Louboutin Double L Pumps on The View

While she narrowly missed the Mirrorball Trophy during the 30th season of Dancing with the Stars, Siwa’s real victory was her mastery of the “adult” red carpet.

During a press appearance for The View in November 2021, the star proved that even fashion icons have learning curves; she was caught in a relatable “style-icon” moment when her Christian Louboutin heels famously snagged on a sidewalk grating outside the ABC studios.

Jojo Siwa nearly slipped as her Christian Louboutin heels almost got stuck on the sidewalk grating outside the ABC studios on November 23, 2021 (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Her Double L Pump Strass heels ($1,895) from the French-Egyptian fashion designer feature two narrow, crossed straps shaped like a stylized L, adorned with strass crystals.

JoJo Siwa steps out in Christian Louboutin’s Double L embellished pumps, the crystal-trimmed crossover straps and sheer pointed toe adding sleek contrast to her electric-blue sequined trousers (Credit: Mega / WENN)

They also have a mesh pointed toe and metallic straps that sit above a 4-inch-high heel.

These Christian Louboutin Double L pumps are defined by the double L straps adorned with sparkling strass crystals

The dancer and singer dazzled in a blue sequined jumpsuit ($348) from LA designer Franklin Morales’s Dress the Population. Her “Lila” playsuit features two thick black straps, a sweetheart neckline, and a black sash at the waist to accentuate her figure.

JoJo Siwa sparkles in a blue sequined Dress the Population “Lila” jumpsuit, pairing the sweetheart silhouette with crystal-embellished Christian Louboutin Double L pumps for her appearance on The View (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Letting her outfit sparkle, Jojo accessorized with multiple earrings and two dainty necklaces, including a Tiffany & Co. double link pendant necklace.

She styled her blonde hair into waves, with pigtails on top, and wore rainbow-colored eyeshadow with rhinestones.

JoJo Siwa lights up the street in a blue sequin sweetheart dress cinched with a black bow belt, pairing rainbow crystal eye makeup and playful pigtails with her signature high-energy glam (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Known for her signature ponytail and brightly colored hair bows, outfits, and sneakers, the surprisingly tall Boomerang singer recently admitted that wearing heels is a “new thing” for her.

“I’ve been wearing heels for two days straight. It’s a new thing.”

She told The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg: “I wore little heels on Dancing With the Stars, and then my mom convinced me to wear a dress to the AMAs and my partner on the show, Jenna, convinced me to wear heels to the AMAs. They were like, ‘You are going to look really dumb if you wear that dress with sneakers.’ And I was like, ‘Fair enough. How ‘bout a boot?”

The Heel Debut: JoJo Siwa’s First Pumps at the 2021 American Music Awards

At the American Music Awards, Jojo Siwa decided to wear a gown and a pair of heels for the first time ever.

Jojo Siwa at the 2021 American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 21, 2021 (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Ditching her signature style, the Nebraska native went glam in a floor-length black off-the-shoulder gown with a tulle skirt and tiered ruffles.

Jojo Siwa looks all glammed up in a black off-the-shoulder tiered ruffled gown (Credit: Mega / WENN)

“I’m in a dress and heels for the first time in my life,” Jojo told People on the red carpet.

“When I knew I was coming to the AMAs, I was like, ‘Oh, what am I going to wear?’ because I have had this transition while being on Dancing with the Stars where I’ve gone from dressing like I normally dress to looking more adult. And I want to branch out of my comfort zone, and so today we went for a dress. I got some heels on.”

Jojo Siwa wears heels for the first time at the 2021 AMAs (Credit: Mega / WENN)

She teamed her gown with a pair of sparkly nude sheer Christian Louboutin pumps. The shoes from the popular footwear designer were a gift from her DWTS partner, Jenna Johnson.

Adding some accessories to the look, the Nickelodeon star wore several rings, multiple stud earrings, and delicate silver necklaces. One of which spelled out DWTS 30, which was most likely a nod to season 30 of Dancing with the Stars, in which she was a finalist.

Jojo made history on the dance competition series as the first contestant to compete with a partner of the same sex.

JoJo Siwa flashes a radiant smile over her shoulder in a black off-the-shoulder gown, styling her sleek half-up waves with sparkling ear cuffs and delicate gold jewelry for a polished red-carpet moment (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Leaving her signature ponytail behind, Jojo Siwa instead styled her tresses in a half-up, half-down braided style. She went all out for the occasion and even painted her nails!

“I used to hate getting my nails done, literally never would do it. And then when Dancing With the Stars came around, I started to get them done. And these nails are actually for our performance that we’re doing in the finale tomorrow. These are special.”

A closer look at JoJo Siwa’s black tiered tulle skirt reveals playful sheer panels and layered ruffles, complemented by delicate rings and rainbow-accented manicure details (Credit: Mega / WENN)

The Sneaker Empire: Glittered High-Tops & JoJo Siwa’s Signature Era

Before the red-carpet stilettos and crystal pumps, there was the sneaker empire — and it was unapologetically maximalist.

If you’re looking for the ultimate 2010s pop-culture time capsule, look no further than JoJo Siwa’s footwear phenomenon. At the height of her “Siwanator” reign, she didn’t just wear high-tops — she transformed them into a glitter-drenched signature. Sequins, neon palettes, oversized bows, and unapologetic sparkle weren’t accents; they were the entire thesis.

Her blockbuster 2018 Payless collaboration turned mall footwear into must-have merchandise, while subsequent drops doubled down on reversible sequins, candy-color panels, and stage-ready shine. Each pair functioned as both accessory and identity marker — a wearable extension of her positivity-first brand.

For a generation of fans, these sneakers weren’t simply shoes. They were membership badges in JoJo’s high-energy universe. And while she has since pivoted toward sleeker silhouettes and more directional styling, the high-top era remains a masterclass in how a personal uniform can scale into a multi-million-dollar retail movement.

Now, let’s revisit some of her most memorable sneaker moments — the glitter-soaked foundation that defined an era.

JoJo Siwa embraces her signature sparkle in pastel feathered layers and glitter-drenched high-top sneakers as she celebrates her voice role as Eagle Island resident Kira at The Angry Birds Movie 2 promotional event (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

JoJo Siwa wears white ripped Topshop jeans and a quilted Ralph Lauren baseball jacket at the Premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The LEGO Batman Movie” at the Regency Village Theatre on February 4, 2017, in Westwood, California (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN)

JoJo Siwa wears Adidas by Jeremy Scott poodle pink sneakers (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN)

JoJo Siwa brings festive sparkle to the 2015 Hollywood Christmas Parade in a white fit-and-flare dress paired with glittering high-top sneakers, perfectly matching her signature oversized bow and youthful red-carpet style on November 29, 2015, in Hollywood, California (Credit: Guillermo Proano / WENN)

JoJo Siwa amps up the sparkle in a crystal-studded black tracksuit, finishing the playful look with glittery silver high-top sneakers and her signature oversized pink bow for a true “more is more” moment (Credit: Sheri Determan / WENN)

JoJo Siwa wears yellow jeans with a cropped Forever 21 distressed denim jacket and pink Converse Youth Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Neon sneakers at We Day California 2017 at The Forum on April 27, 2017, in Inglewood, California (Credit: Apega /WENN)

JoJo Siwa and Kylie Prew share a joyful moment at The J Team premiere, with JoJo rocking rhinestone-studded multicolor high-top sneakers that perfectly complement her striped denim and signature sparkle on September 3, 2021, in Pasadena, California (Credit: MEGA / WENN)

Height Strategy: How 5’7″ Celebrities Use Heels to Refine Proportions

At 5’7″ (170.2 cm), JoJo Siwa occupies a sweet spot on the red carpet — tall enough to command presence, yet perfectly positioned to transform her proportions with the right heel. From glitter-drenched high-tops to crystal-embellished Louboutins, her evolution proves that footwear isn’t just an accessory — it’s architecture.

She’s far from alone. Several celebrities who share her height have built signature styling formulas around strategic heel choices, using pumps, platforms, and sculptural sandals to elongate, refine, or amplify their silhouettes.

Explore how other 5’7″ stars use footwear to shape their fashion narrative: