Name: SSGT Keila Miniel
Branch: United States Air Force
Originally From: Panama City, Panama
Current Station: Osan Air Base – South Korea
Nice Kicks: Are there shoes more/less prevalent out there in South Korea than here in the United States?
SSGT Miniel: In other countries, people seem to go for what they like instead of what is popular. We can find the majority of the shoes that are in the States overseas as well.
Nice Kicks: Do you notice a difference in the shoe culture at the different places you are stationed?
SSGT Miniel: Sneakerheads overseas seem to stick together and look out for each other. We become a family with a passion for shoes.
Nice Kicks: Which shoe is your holy grail?
SSGT Miniel: I think it’s between my “Bin 23” 7s and my “Bin 23” 5s.
Nice Kicks: What made you start collecting shoes?
SSGT Miniel: It all started as something to keep me busy while stationed in Japan, but it has now become a passion.
Nice Kicks: Approximately, how many shoes do you own?
SSGT Miniel: I own between 160-200 pair of shoes.
Nice Kicks: Which shoes are most popular in your hometown?
SSGT Miniel: In my country, we are really not into kicks. I would say Converse is the most popular.
Nice Kicks: How has being in the military helped/hurt your shoe collecting?
SSGT Miniel: The military has definitely helped my collecting. It gives me stability to plan in advance.
