The Ron DeSantis White Boots meme surfaced in October 2022 after the Florida Governor was photographed wearing pristine, knee-high white rubber 'shrimping' boots while touring Hurricane Ian damage. Social media users immediately seized on the boots' stark, shiny appearance, comparing them to high-fashion runway gear or the iconic 'New Boot Goofin' scene from Reno 911!. The meme is primarily used to poke fun at awkward political optics, strange fashion choices in serious situations, or to superimpose the Governor into absurd environments like discotheques and fashion shows. It remains a go-to template for commenting on the performative nature of political site visits.