Ep 2. Aaron Paul Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex

In season 8, episode 2 of Sneaker Shopping, Complex takes actor Aaron Paul on a journey through his love for sneakers. The episode starts with Aaron reflecting on how he was always into sneakers, he used to walk into sneaker stores as a kid and dreamt of owning the coolest shoes someday. The conversation then flows into his first pair of sneakers, which happened to be the Nike Air Huarache.

As the episode progresses, Aaron talks about his roots and how he went from being a struggling actor in Idaho to landing a role in the iconic show Breaking Bad. He laughs about how his first paycheck from the show went straight to buying his mom the Cadillac she always wanted, but he stuck to his dream of owning expensive sneakers.

The two walk through several stores, and Aaron tries on different styles from exclusive limited-edition Jordans to collaborations with some of his favorite artists. There is a fun moment where they discuss the importance of accessories when it comes to sneakers, and Aaron is seen showing off his sock game and how he likes to match it with his shoe style.

The conversation then flows into Aaron's charity work, specifically with his wife Lauren Parsekian, where they focus on reducing bullying in schools. Aaron speaks passionately about how he has used his celebrity to raise awareness and money for the cause, which hits close to home for him as he was bullied a lot as a kid.

Towards the end of the episode, Aaron reflects on his love for sneakers that began as a kid, and how he never imagined he would be in a position to afford such expensive shoes. The episode ends with Aaron making a few purchases and leaving with a smile on his face.

Overall, the episode is a fun and heartwarming journey through Aaron Paul's sneaker collection and his love for the culture. His passion for sneakers is evident, and it's refreshing to see a celebrity who is not only collecting sneaker culture but embracing it.