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Memorial Day is one that we pay respect to the ultimate sacrifice men and women in the service made to protect this country. Snkrs Day respects and supports our troops, and would like to shine a little light on service members who are a part of the sneaker community. Continuing with our Armed Forces Spotlight, we take a look at seven more members of the military that love their kicks. From Spain to Korea, we\u00a0Salute Soldiers Who Have a Passion for Sneakers<\/b>\u00a0in part two of the\u00a0Armed Forces Spotlight<\/i>. Thank you to all of those who have served, and those who continue to serve. We appreciate all that you do.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Armed Forces Spotlight: A Salute to Soldiers Who Have a Passion for Sneakers, Part 1<\/p>\n

Name:<\/strong> SrA Major Dixson
\nBranch:<\/strong> United States Air Force
\nYears in the Service:<\/strong> 5
\nOriginally From:<\/strong> Rocky Point, NC\/Dallas, TX
\nCurrently Stationed:<\/strong> Osan Air Base, Pyeongtaek, South Korea
\n Snkrs Day: What do you attribute your love of sneakers to?<\/strong>
\nSrA Dixson: Even as a young dude, I’ve always been into sports. I grew up in the 90’s seeing all kinds of dope shoes from Jordans to Flightposites. It wasn’t easy to get them back then because my parents preached budgeting. Once I had my own money, that’s where it always went.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Do you notice a difference in kicks worn in the various places you have been stationed, visited, or people you come in contact with being in the military?<\/strong>
\nSrA Dixson: Somewhat, but as of late you see everybody rocking and buying the same shoes. Especially in Korea. At any given time in a club you can catch about 10 dudes wearing the same kicks.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What’s the favorite shoe in your collection?<\/strong>
\nSrA Dixson: It’s hands down my OG Air Jordan 12 Black\/Red. My favorite Jordan, period.
\n Snkrs Day: What is the most you have paid for a pair of sneakers?<\/strong>
\nSrA Dixson: $525 for Nike Air Yeezy 1 Net\/Net.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Has being in the military helped or hurt your ability to cop the shoes you want?<\/strong>
\nSrA Dixson: Man, it is helped! I’ve been stationed overseas my whole career, and have met people all around the world that share the same passion for kicks. Overall, Europe was the best spot for kicks. They would sit on shelves for weeks because there was really no hype back then. Times have definitely changed now, though.<\/p>\n


\nName: Edward Lewis
\nBranch: United States Air Force
\nYears in the Service: 6 year Veteran (2002-2008)
\nOriginally From: Fremont, CA
\n Snkrs Day: How many pairs of shoes do you currently own? <\/strong>
\nEdward Lewis: I’m currently at 176 pairs.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What\u2019s your favorite shoe or model of all time?<\/strong>
\nEdward Lewis: The ’88 Nike Air Stab. Hands down.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What do you attribute your love of sneakers to?<\/strong>
\nEdward Lewis: The art and design behind sneakers has always fascinated me. I used to sketch them and add my own ideas to them. Plus, watching my uncle collect helped plant the seed.
\n Snkrs Day: What sneaker would you consider your grail or a shoe you regret missing out on?<\/strong>
\nEdward Lewis: My grail is the Nike Air Pressure from 1989. From concept to packaging, that shoe made me want to be a shoe designer. It was only made for one year, so finding a good pair is almost impossible.<\/p>\n Nike Air Pressure (photo via mykicks_be<\/a>)\n

Snkrs Day: What is the craziest thing you have done for a pair of kicks?<\/strong>
\nEdward Lewis: When I was in high school I didn’t have a lot of money, and my friend Tim O’Neil worked at a shoe store. I bought Air Jordan 11 \u201cSpace Jam\u201d on \u201clayaway\u201d from him. It took me 2 months to fully pay for them. I helped people with homework, recycled cans and bottles, the whole nine just to get those.
\n
\nName: SSgt Brandon Richardson
\nBranch: United States Air Force
\nYears in the Service: 5
\nOriginally From: Suffolk, Va
\nCurrently Stationed: March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, CA
\n Snkrs Day: Has being in the military helped or hurt your ability to cop the shoes you want?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Richardson: Between deployments and traveling for my job, the military has definitely assisted my love for the game. Deployments gave me time to look for that grail as well meet fellow sneakerheads across the world.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What sneaker would you consider your grail or a shoe you regret missing out on? <\/strong>
\nSSgt Richardson: The Air Jordan 11 “Space Jams”. Easily the biggest regret of all time. I was deployed when they dropped, and my buddy worked at Finish Line at the moment. I spoke with him shortly before the release, and he told me he could use his discount to get them to me. I thought they were just alright at the moment so I passed. I will never forgot that day<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What do you attribute your love of sneakers to? <\/strong>
\nSSgt Richardson: One of my brothers in arms. We were stationed together at our first base, and he didnt have a car so he frequently asked for rides to the post office. He was so excited every time, and I was thinking “whats so special in this box?”. Finally, I got annoyed and asked him. Then, he showed me his collection and explained the stories behind certain kicks.
\n Snkrs Day: What is the favorite shoe in your collection?<\/strong>
\nMy Nike SB Dunk High “De La Soul”. The art put in that shoe is priceless. It took me 2 years to find a pair in my size.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Do you notice a difference in kicks worn in the various places you have been stationed, visited, or people you come in contact with being in the military? <\/strong>
\nBig difference. I’m centrally located between L.A. and San Diego, and most people out here are on Vans. Many people have given me credit for my Dunk Sb collection, but very few rock.
\n
\nName:<\/strong> SrA Meredith Dean
\nBranch:<\/strong> United States Air Force Air National Guard
\nYears in the Service:<\/strong> 4.5
\nOriginally From:<\/strong> Pineville, LA
\nCurrently Stationed:<\/strong> Lackalnd Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX
\n Snkrs Day: What sneaker would you consider your grail or a shoe you regret missing out on?<\/strong>
\nSrA Dean: The Nike LeBron PS Elite “South Beach”. I was going to camp for them but I talked myself out of it. I wish I would have!<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What is your favorite shoe or model of all time? <\/strong>
\nSrA Dean: I love the Air Jordan 7 design.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What are the advantages\/disadvantages of being a woman in the sneaker culture? What would you like to see changed or more of?<\/strong>
\nSrA Dean: The advantages are definitely the cheaper price, and the availability. I woke up an hour late, but was still able to cop the \u201cGrape\u201d 5 online because I’m GS. Biggest disadvantage is that some male sneakerheads denounce your collection, saying that GS is easy to get compared to men’s sizes. We work hard to get our kicks too! I would definitely like to see more female sneakerheads in the game.
\n Snkrs Day: What do you attribute your love of sneakers to? <\/strong>
\nSrA Dean: Growing up, I always wanted to wear sneakers, but my dad wanted me to be more “girly”. I love wearing sneakers because I can be comfortable and stylish at the same time!<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Has being in the military helped or hurt your ability to cop the shoes you want? <\/strong>
\nSrA Dean: It has helped. Back in (Pineville) Louisiana we only have one mall. It’s hard to cop when the whole town wants the same shoe! Being stationed in San Antonio has helped me because I have access to several malls. So, my chances of getting a certain pair of kicks are way higher.<\/p>\n


\nName:<\/strong> SSgt Adam Pagan
\nBranch:<\/strong> United States Air Force
\nYears in the Service:<\/strong> 16
\nOriginally From:<\/strong> Bronx, NY
\nCurrently Stationed:<\/strong> Mor\u00f3n Air Base, Spain
\n Snkrs Day: Do you notice a difference in kicks worn in the various places you have been stationed, visited, or people you come in contact with being in the military?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Pagan: Up until I moved here to Spain in 2012, I really didn\u2019t notice that big a difference. Being here, it is increasingly obvious that the love of Nikes and Jordan shoes are not as prevalent here, which makes it harder to purchase my shoes. The biggest brands here are PUMA and adidas, but I wont let it stop me from searching and finding other options.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What do you attribute your love of sneakers to?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Pagan: The \u201cG.O.A.T\u201d himself, Michael Jordan, dazzled me and did his thing on the court back in 1991. I was a freshman in High School when he won the NBA Finals vs. the Lakers in his Air Jordan VI, and since then I have had a love of his sneakers. Over time it has since grown on me more and more. The fact that my wife supports my passion is even better. Knowing she accepts me the way I am keeps my love of her and my sneakers a sustained driving force for me.
\n Snkrs Day: What\u2019s your favorite shoe or model of all time?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Pagan: Air Jordan 13 is my all time favorite shoe model. The comfort and look of the shoe has always impressed me. I have eight different 13s, both low and high top.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What sneaker would you consider your grail or a shoe you regret missing out on?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Pagan: My current grail is my Air Jordan 6 \u201cCarmine\u201d. I\u2019ve worn them only once to a sneaker convention in Atlanta, but someone stepped on them and am now scared to wear them again.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: How many pairs of shoes do you currently own?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Pagan: Well over 100 shoes ranging from Jordan Brand to Puma, Reebok’s, and various Nike models.<\/p>\n


\nName:<\/strong> SSgt James Francis
\nBranch:<\/strong> United States Air Force
\nYears in the Service:<\/strong> 5
\nOriginally From:<\/strong> San Francisco, CA
\nCurrently Stationed:<\/strong> Ramstein Air Base, Germany
\n Snkrs Day: What five sneakers are in your current rotation? <\/strong>
\nSSgt Francis: Air Jordan 11 “Concord”, Air Jordan 5 “Grape”, Air Jordan 7 “Raptors” and “Bordeaux”, and Air Jordan 4 “Cement”<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Do you notice a difference in kicks worn in the various places you have been stationed, visited, or people you come in contact with being in the military?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Francis: Yes, every place I have been, including back home, I\u2019ve see everyone rocking different things. With me being from the Bay Area, a lot of cats were rocking Vans and Jordans. Then, when I went to Korea, I was able to see a variation of kicks from LeBrons to Jordans to Foams.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What sneaker would you consider your grail or a shoe you regret missing out on?
\nMy white\/varsity red (Air Jordan) 14 were my grail because of what they represent to me, but the shoe I regret missing out on are the “Citrus” (Air Jordan) 7.
\n Snkrs Day: Has being in the military helped or hurt your ability to cop the shoes you want?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Francis: The military has sent me to places like Korea and Germany where I met a lot of sneaker heads that were buying and selling kicks constantly.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What is the craziest thing you have done for a pair of kicks?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Francis: The craziest thing that ever happened was when I was trying to pick up my wife’s bred 13’s and a fight broke out in the store and I ended up getting sprayed with mace and didn’t get her the shoes.<\/p>\n


\nName:<\/strong> SSgt Ken P. Pierre II
\nBranch:<\/strong> United States Air Force
\nYears in the Service:<\/strong> 8 Year Veteran (2005-2013)
\nOriginally From:<\/strong> Brooklyn, NY
\n Snkrs Day: How many shoes do you currently own?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Pierre: 107<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What shoe would you consider your grail or a shoe you regret missing out on?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Pierre: The one shoe that I regret not getting the most was the KD 4 “Galaxy”. I passed on the for the Nike Flight One “Galaxy”.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What do you attribute your love of sneakers to?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Pierre: From as far back as I can remember, my father always had me laced with fresh kicks. Every week my dad used to come home with a new pair! He passed away when I was 11, and times got hard for my family to meet ends. I missed the feeling of having new kicks, so I acquired a job at Dairy Queen at 14 to keep my addiction going. Over time, I developed a love for the history behind a sneaker, and the artistry put into a silhouette. Loud colors represent my personality the best. In my opinion, I think shoes represent who you are more than any other material possession out there, and I strive to be the flyest!
\n Snkrs Day: Has being in the military helped or hurt your ability to cop the shoes you want?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Pierre: While I’ve been stateside, the military has helped me cop certain kicks that I wanted because I would’ve have been fired If I had a normal job. If I wanted to camp out for a pair of kicks back in the day, I would just take leave for a day and wait for the midnight release. Being overseas was the worst! Especially at a base with a lot of sneakerheads that’s on an island because the BX only gets one or two full size runs, and there are hundreds of people on the same base with nothing else to do but camp.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What is the craziest thing you have done for a pair of kicks?<\/strong>
\nSSgt Pierre: Craziest thing I\u2019ve ever done was campout at Snkrs Day for three days for the \u201cGalaxy\u201d Foams! I remember viewing the shoe before the wristbands were to be given out, and my first thought upon seeing them was that it was the ugliest shoe I ever saw in my life! I was disgusted at myself for even camping all those days for them. The pictures made them look so much better to me!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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