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Name:Douglas Beard
Branch: Coast Guard
Rank: E-5
Hometown: Mansfield, OH
Currently stationed in: Houston, TX
Years in the service: 4
How long have you been collecting sneakers and how many do you have? 10 years. 80 pairs.
What are your top five sneakers of all time? Jordan 13, Huarache 180, Nike Dunk, Jordan 12, High top Shell-toe Adidas
What sneaker started you collecting shoes? Nike Dunks.
What is the next shoe you plan to grab:? Jordan 13 Black and Red.
What is your favorite sneaker in your closet? Jordan 13 Blue and Grey.
If you had to pick one shoe to represent your military branch, what would it be and why? Navy blue Air Force 1’s, because they would look good with the uniforms and they’re comfortable.
What is the worst part of trying to collect shoes and serve at the same time? Not being able to get new releases while on deployment.
Do you own a lot of white/orange-blue sneakers since you’re in the US Coast Guard? If so, what’s your favorite white/orange-blue sneaker? Low Dunks in Orange, white and blue.
What is the best part of being in the Armed Forces? Having steady pay and benefits.
Since you’ve been all around the world, what’s your favorite sneaker store? Every Shoe store in Hong Kong, China.
If you could design an Armed Forces sneaker, what shoe would you use and how would you create it (colors, materials)? I would use all black high top shell toe Adidas, and would make the shell out of steel, and put the insole cushion from Rockports in the sole for comfort.
