Travis Kelce , the NFL star known for his impressive performances on the field, made an interesting choice with his very first NFL paycheck . Instead of opting for something practical, Travis decided to splurge on a luxury item that had fascinated him since childhood—a pair of Nike Air MAG sneakers inspired by the classic movie Back to the Future Part II. Top Picks For You Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enjoy a reunion at Taylor's Rhode Island home; photos go viral His sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, recently shared this fun tidbit during an appearance on the WIP Midday Show on August 28, 2024.
The shoes Travis bought were modeled after the ones worn by Michael J. Fox ’s character, Marty McFly , in Back to the Future Part II. These iconic sneakers were famous for their futuristic design, which included self-tying laces—something that amazed fans of the movie when it was released in 1989.
Although the shoes were undeniably cool, Kylie joked that the teasing Travis received from Jason was "warranted," given the hefty price tag. Travis, who was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, first mentioned this purchase during an episode of the New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with Jason. Travis reminisced about how much he had always wanted the Nike Air MAGs, calling them "the coolest shoes" he had ever seen.
The shoes, which cost him $10,000, held a special place in his heart, partly due to the nostalgia of watching Back to the Future countless times and dreaming about the .