Ep 1. PJ Tucker Returns for Sneaker Shopping With Complex
- October 21, 2019
PJ Tucker Returns for Sneaker Shopping With Complex is the first episode of season 8 of the popular web series Sneaker Shopping. In this episode, NBA player PJ Tucker returns to the show for a second time to shop for his favorite sneakers and discuss his love of footwear with host Joe La Puma.
The episode begins with PJ Tucker arriving at Flight Club, a popular sneaker store in Los Angeles where the show is filmed. He is greeted by La Puma, who asks Tucker about his background and what got him interested in sneakers. Tucker explains that he has been a sneakerhead since he was a kid and used to save his allowance to buy new shoes. He also talks about his love for Jordans and how he used to wear them to basketball games as a kid.
The two then begin their shopping spree, with Tucker browsing the store to find the perfect sneakers to add to his collection. They talk about some of the newest releases, including the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 and the Off-White x Nike Dunk Low. Tucker shares his thoughts on each shoe and what he likes about them.
Throughout the episode, La Puma and Tucker also discuss the importance of sneakers in the NBA and how players use them to express themselves on and off the court. Tucker talks about how he chooses his shoes for games and how he likes to switch up his style with different colorways and designs.
As they continue their shopping, Tucker also shares some of his favorite sneaker moments over the years, including winning the 2019 NBA Skills Challenge while wearing a pair of rare Nike Kobe 5 Protros. He also talks about meeting Michael Jordan and how it was a dream come true for him as a lifelong fan.
Towards the end of the episode, Tucker chooses his favorite pairs of sneakers from the store and tries them on for the camera. La Puma asks him which shoes he plans to wear for the upcoming NBA season, and Tucker reveals a few of his top picks.
The episode wraps up with Tucker leaving the store with his new kicks and thanking La Puma for another great experience on Sneaker Shopping. Fans of the show and sneakers alike will enjoy watching Tucker’s passion for footwear and learning more about his personal sneaker collection.
