Elon Musk’s unveiling of the Model Y is overshadowed by his custom Tesla Jordan 1 sneakers made with python skin and Twitter users joke they are probably solar powered and self-tightened

• Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the company’s Model Y on Thursday
• But when a fan screamed that they liked his shoes, the billionaire did a jig to show off his custom made Jordan 1
• Sneakers were first highlighted by the Los Angeles based company – DM Custom Sneakers – in January and were made for Musk’s birthday
• The shoes were a big hit on social media, with more people focused on the tennis shoes than they were on the news for Tesla’s mid-size electric SUV
• Shoes have a red metallic leather swoosh and Tesla logo while the hide of the Jordans are made with ‘black genuine python and black hair on hide’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the company’s Model Y on Thursday but many fans were more enamored with his custom Tesla Nike shoes. 

As the 47-year-old made his way onto the stage in Hawthorne, California, someone screamed: ‘I like your shoes!’

The outburst prompted the billionaire to launch into an awkward jig where he kicked out his legs to show off the shoes, specially made for him by DM Custom Sneakers.

The custom-made Jordan 1 sneakers were first highlighted by the Los Angeles based company in January. 

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the company’s Model Y on Thursday but when a fan screamed that they liked his shoes, the billionaire did a jig to show off his custom made Jordan 1

The custom-made Jordan 1 sneakers were first highlighted by the Los Angeles based company in January. Musk is seen wearing them at the launch of the Model Y above

The compant tweeted that the high-end ‘shoe was reconstructed using fine leather such as @horweenleather Shell Cordovan for the toebox’ and ‘lasered cut with the Tesla logo by @dnicecustoms.’

They also have a red metallic leather swoosh and Tesla logo while the hide of the Jordans are made with ‘black genuine python and black hair on hide.’

On Facebook, the company said that the pair of shoes were made for Musk as a birthday present from a friend.

While the price of the shoes are currently unknown, other python-skinned shoes on their website go for $950. But there are shoes on their website that go for upwards of $4000.

Sneakers were first highlighted by the Los Angeles based company – DM Custom Sneakers – in January and were made for Musk’s birthday

They have a red metallic leather swoosh and Tesla logo while the hide of the Jordans are made with ‘black genuine python and black hair on hide’

Musk walks past the new Tesla Model Y at its unveiling and shows of the red soles of his sneakers

The shoes were a big hit on social media, with more people focused on the tennis shoes than they were on the news for Tesla’s mid-size electric SUV. 

‘Nike trying to rehab it’s image,’ said Dr. Shalini Varma, posting a picture of Zion Williamson. ‘The shoes that work well when not being used for athletics.’ 

Jozef Malis added: ‘Will be that shoes become an accessory of mode Y?’ 

‘Yo Elon please do a collaboration with Jordan them shoes will sellout so fast and it’s always great to branch out,’ another user stated. 

The shoes were a big hit on social media, with more people focused on sneakers than Musk’s announcement

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The shoes were a big hit on social media, with more people focused on the tennis shoes than they were on the news for Tesla’s mid-size electric SUV

‘Ok man. I wanna pre-order the shoes,’ added someone else. 

But several users wanted to know if the sneakers had any cool features besides their design. 

Martin Gillet wondered: ‘One more thing @elonmusk where can we get the DIY kit ? Love these stylish shoes ! Looks like extra Agility for secret #Tesla Dance ! & looks comfy too !’

‘The shoes you were wearing were autonomous,’ speculated another user. 

@Ray30111 added: ‘His shoes are probably solar powered and self tighten itself.’

Musk commented on various post pertaining to the shoes, adding insight on how they felt on his feet. 

‘It also feels way bigger on the inside than it appears on the outside,’ he said. 

Musk commented on various post pertaining to the shoes, adding insight on how they felt on his feet

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