Shoe-In

Export Now Founder and CEO Frank Lavin walks us through the ins and outs of selling product in China on e-commerce platforms. If you're looking to sell product online to the expanding China consumer base but don't know how, Frank's your guy. He walks us through the process as only Frank Lavin knows how.

How did Hoka grow into a top brand? What innovation lessons can we learn from its story and how can we apply those lessons today? Industry legend Stuart Jenkins joins us to share stories and insights never heard before, and a new project he is working on that may change the industry!

Chris Hillyer of Deckers Brands and Nicoline van Enter of the Footwearists join us to talk about some key tech and tools changing how brands are designing and developing footwear. This fun and insightful discussion covers a wide range of issues and is sure to make you think differently about the future of footwear!

Ryan Hunt of Bloom takes us on a journey of how they take algae from lakes, cleaning up the environment, and using that algae to make foam for shoes! We discuss material innovation and the development process in this unique and fun episode.

Last maker Jones & Vining explain how much innovation goes into last making, as well as new materials they are launching. We talk about the process of making lasts, how they are key to fit and comfort, and how one day data will allow us to match lasts data to consumer feet for a perfect fit!

Taped at the NW Materials Show in Portland, we sit down with our friend Hisham Muhareb to discuss why designers and development teams love the shows, what new materials brands are finding at the show as well as innovations from foam to plastics!

The Shoe-In Show crew discusses all things footwear and summer from our favorite summer shoes, consumer favorites, best brands for the summer, and more!

Danny Muskat joins the show to talk about how selling shoes and branding has changed over the past few years. From selling on the internet to brick and mortar retailers, we talk about the evolution in relationships, requirements and how companies are changing their models to adapt to new consumer norms. Don't miss this insightful, thoughtful, episode!

1 in 3 shoe companies have no sustainability program in place and 67% of footwear professionals say they lack education to make forward progress on sustainable shoes. On this episode we break down all the data and stats from FDRA's recent survey and share new ideas, tools and resources to help brands get more sustainable!

FDRA's newest intern, Ashton Tucker sits down to give us his opinion on what brands high school and college students are loving right now, where they prefer to shop, ideal price points, and more.

Beth Goldstein from the NPD Group comes on the Shoe-In Show to discuss how consumers view sustainability and the business and marketing opportunities it creates for brands!

Brands looking to get their shoes to retail faster are using air freight. On this episode, our good friend Mike Piza joins us to share best practices and insights into air freight and what the future of air supply chains hold as consumers start to demand one-day shipping. Jasmine also leads the way with her picks for summer in our "Whatcha got, whatcha gettin'?" segment!

Supply chains and trade are getting harder and harder, but there are new tips and tricks that can help. Our favorite Canadian Kerry Rassmussen of Farrow joins us on this episode to discuss successful strategies on navigating the new trade normal as well as insights into customs issues and how you could avoid a higher duty bill!  Jasmine takes a second to highlight Rihanna's new luxury line with LV...

In this episode, we dive into some key issues for the footwear industry around sustainability and the ability - or not! - to recycle old shoes. Joining us is the ever-insightful Nicoline van Enter of the Footwearists.

Ports are critical supply chain hubs for footwear companies. Dr. Hacegaba from the Port of Long Beach joins us on this episode to explain port activities, innovations and sustainability as the number of goods shipped into the U.S. keeps increasing. Jasmine also leads our famous "Whatcha got - whatcha gettin'?" segment that made us say wow at Dr. Hacegaba's style!

Team FDRA takes off the gloves and gives an open and impassioned discussion on the current state of politics around President Trump's proposed tariff increases on shoes. This covers the impact on prices at retail to how businesses are trying to adapt. A must-listen show for everyone working in the footwear industry!

Join Matt as he discusses the current state of footwear retail with a panel of experts at FDRA's 2019 Footwear Executive Summit. Tackling the questions if brick and mortar retail is dead and ways to enhance experiences and drive foot traffic, Ed Rosenfeld of Steve Madden, Mitch Harvey of Deckers, Carren Morris of LaunchPad Services, and Moritz Schiebold from Volumental all bring their unique persp...

Ambassador Mike Froman, former United States Trade Representative in the Obama Administration, is back with his thoughts on the current trade environment, with an insider's view on the Trump Administration's strategies as they relate to China and global trade. Some of his answers might surprise you!

Direct from FDRA's 2019 Footwear Executive Summit, Matt catches up with Diane Sullivan, CEO, President and Chairman of the Board at Caleres, to explore the many ways she has transformed the iconic footwear company through thoughtful acquisitions and strategic decisions.

Jasmine takes over the show with the help of teenagers Madalyn Priest and Molly Downey to discuss footwear (of course) and grill Matt and Andy on their own shoe stories. Footwear fun is had by all!

Straight from FDRA's 2019 Footwear Executive Summit, listen in as Matt speaks with Tim Boyle, President and CEO of Columbia Sportswear, on his values, the importance of advocacy and engagement, and his plans to grow Columbia's footwear business in the coming years.

At the 2019 FDRA Executive Summit Andy welcomes a panel of footwear technology experts as they explore emerging technologies in the areas of 3D rendering, product integrity, workforce development and learning, and factory efficiencies. Guests include: Alban Denoyel, Co-founder and CEO, Sketchfab Paul Foley, Executive Vice President Global Sales & Strategy, Vi3 Sam Caucci, Founder & CEO, 1HUDDLE Jo...

Matt and Andy listen in on David Kahan's address at FDRA's 2019 Footwear Executive Summit as the Birkenstock Americas CEO takes us through the brand's long history and thriving relevance in today's marketplace. You'll get to hear David sing some Dylan as a bonus!

As the global footwear industry celebrates the importance of intellectual property protection this World Intellectual Property Day, Matt catches up with NIKE's Chief IP Officer, Margo Fowler, and Mark Smith, NIKE's VP of Innovation and Special Projects, to discuss the importance of protecting IP and strategies brands can adopt to successfully defend their trademarks, designs, patents, and IP.

FDRA's Footwear Innovation Advisor Tiffany Beers joins Shoe-In Show for this live edition as the crew discusses Foot Locker's recent innovative investments, the latest updates on renewable materials, and the rise of automation and its impact on the American workforce.