what would you buy with your first big paycheck a car a house maybe pay off some student loans well Kansas City chief star Travis Kelce had a slightly different idea when he got his first NFL check we're talking Marty McFly shoes or Rolex and some seriously lavish spending but was it a little too over the top let's dive into the story of Travis Kelsey's wild first purchase and what his family had to say about it Travis Kelce one of the NFL's most dynamic tight ends wasn't always the polished Superstar we see today back when he was just starting out in the league his financial decisions were let's just say a bit on the extravagant side his sister-in-law Kylie Kelsey recently spilled the tea about one of Travis's first major purchases after signing his rookie contract and it's as outrageous as it is Iconic in an interview on 94 WIP in Philadelphia Kylie revealed that trais splurged on a pair of Marty McFly shoes the same futuristic kicks worn by Michael J fox and Back to the Future too and these weren't just any shoes these were Nike's limited edition self-lacing sneakers that are now valued at a staggering $38,500 on stockx Kylie recalled how Travis showed off the shoes to his older brother Jason Kelce who wasn't exactly thrilled with his younger brother's spending habits according to Kylie Jason gave Travis a pretty hard time about it and honestly it was welld deserved I mean can you imagine dropping that kind of cash on a pair of sneakers when you've just entered the league but Travis didn't stop there he also picked up a Rolex to complete the look in his own words Travis said he felt like the coolest guy in the world walking into his Empty Apartment with Marty mcfli on his feet and a shiny Rolex on his wrist talk about making an entrance the story doesn't end with the shoes though Travis shared on the new heights podcast in 2021 that his rookie contract after taxes left him with about $500,000 to $600,000 while that's a nice chunk of change spending a big part of it on luxury items was let's just say a bold move Jason Kelce now a seasoned NFL veteran himself couldn't help but respond with disbelief when he found out how much Travis had spent on the shoes Jason even admitted that when he looked up the price he was stunned asking Travis what the have it's clear that even a decade later the Kelsey family still remembers that wild spending spree but while a purchase might have seemed Reckless at the time Travis has since proven his worth on the field after more than 11 seasons in the NFL and multiple Pro Bowl selections Kelsea has earned over $76 million in salary and recently signed a two-year $34.25 million contract extension with the Chiefs so while those Marty McFly shoes might have raised some eyebrows Travis Kelce has certainly backed it up with his performance that said Kylie Kelce still stands by her opinion that the purchase was a bit Reckless saying that so cool but he deserved a little flag for that one so what's the moral of the story sometimes those outrageous first purchases aren't just about the money they're about living out a childhood Dream Travis Kelsey might have spent a fortune on shoes and a watch but he's also shown that hard work and talent can more than make up for a few questionable financial decisions thanks for tuning into the fame Journey if you enjoyed this inside look at Travis Kelsey's lavish spending make sure to hit that like button subscribe and let us know in the comments what would you buy with your first big paycheck and don't forget to stay tuned for more celebrity stories and updates on your favorite Stars until next time keep living your dream and staying informed on your journey to fame