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PRONicaragua Strategy Director Engel Gomez joins Shoe-In from Managua, Nicaragua to explore the various footwear sourcing opportunities available in the Central American country. What opportunities and challenges can you expect to encounter when buying shoes from Nicaraguan manufacturers? Make sure you download to listen. Jasmine explores the rise of eco-friendly shoe brands ( VEERAH ,  The People...

Den Ly, the winner of The Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) & ARSUTORIA School 2017 Joseph C. Moore Footwear Scholarship, is back on Shoe-In to update the crew on his amazing semester in Milan, Italy studying footwear design at the Arsutoria School.  Den educates the team on all things Arsutoria and what he learned at this prestigious school from materials and construction to design...

Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), rejoins Shoe-In for another go-round as he provides key bold predictions for the US economy in 2018 and discusses what's driving record-high confidence amongst US businesses. What are Chad's 2018 economic New Year's resolutions? Where will the dollar head in the coming year? How much will the Fed raise interest r...

The entire Shoe-In team gathers around the proverbial footwear Christmas tree to wax poetic about the year that was 2017.  This is the 2017 Shoe-In Show Shoe Review with a little "Whatcha got? Watcha gettin'?" sprinkled on top.  Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Columbia Sportswear's  President and CEO Tim Boyle stops by to discuss the company's proud history serving global outdoor consumers for over 70 years and the innovations and designs driving success through all of its brands - Columbia, Sorel , Mountain Hardwear, and Prana.  Tim and the boys trek through a number of topics including innovation, trade, changing retail, the outdoor consumer, and the...

Footwear industry icon and recent Footwear News Achievement Awards (FNAA) Hall of Fame inductee Rick Ausick stops by Shoe-In to download on the current state of footwear retail and innovations driving the overall shopping experience.  Rick also educates the boys on all that goes into preparing Famous Footwear's over 1,000 retail locations for the holiday shopping season. The Shoe-In team brings ba...

Matt and Andy unpack the 2017 FDRA Holiday Shoe Sales Survey and explore the prevailing footwear retail trends impacting shoe shoppers this year. The boys do a deep dive into the ways in which footwear consumers are changing their approach to holiday shoe shopping. Jasmine joins in on the fun with her 'Whatcha got? Whatcha gettin'?" segment as the Shoe-In team unveils the shoes they're each curren...

Footwear construction expert Paul Bridge calls in from across the pond to discuss the British footwear market and key footwear construction issues impacting the industry today.  Topics range from English footwear retail to sole bonding to Northampton Town F.C.'s crest incorporating a leather shoe....The Beatles' Rubber Sole also gets a mention of course.   Jasmine educates the boys on Seth Aaron's...

In the age of Trump and hyper-partisanship, strategic communication experts Claire Buchan Parker and Christy Moran drop by Shoe-In to offer up their corporate communication tips to footwear companies and professionals alike.  Claire and Christy bring years of White House, Congressional, and Corporate experience to the conversation. Jasmine discusses Fall 2017 footwear trends in her Fashion Footwea...

ARCH-USA.com founder and sneaker industry analyst Chris Burns joins Matt, Andy, and Jasmine on this week's episode of Shoe-In to discuss the latest in sneaker industry headlines and hot takes.  Chris' vast experience and background help the Shoe-In team break down current shoe resale trends, NIKE's retail realignment, and the potential for Under Armour's Curry 4.  Jasmine closes out the show with...

Matt and Andy welcome in Rick and Alison Priest, otherwise known as Matt's mom and dad, for this special Veteran's Day discussion on footwear. The episode unexpectedly starts off as a roast of Matt and his days as a youngster before turning to the importance of honoring our nation's veterans and the footwear they wear protecting our country.   Jasmine interjects with a segment two-fer as she drops...

FDRA's policy guru Thomas Crockett stops by the Shoe-In Show studio to discuss the latest and greatest on tax reform and its impact on the footwear industry.  Matt and Andy push the key ways to get involved both with FDRA and as advocates for the industry we love. Jasmine unveils DSW's latest push to offer in-store shoe rentals and repairs in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Andy and Matt are live on location at the Bridgeport Brewery in Portland's famed Pearl District during FDRA's first-ever Brews & Shoes charity event supporting Raphael House and Soles4Souls . This time around, famed FDRA collaborators Quinn O'Rourke from LaCrosse Footwear and Kerry Rasmussen from Farrow join in the Shoe-In fun as they discuss the ins and outs of all things footwear logistics and c...

Andy and Matt are live on location at the Bridgeport Brewery in Portland's famed Pearl District during FDRA's first-ever Brews & Shoes charity event supporting Raphael House and Soles4Souls . Portlanders Rick Hawley and Sara Bowersox explain what makes Portland such a hotbed of footwear industry talent while updating listeners on the latest trends in footwear packaging, customs, and compliance.

Andy and Matt are live on location at the Bridgeport Brewery in Portland's famed Pearl District during FDRA's first-ever Brews & Shoes charity event supporting Raphael House  and Soles4Souls .  Amanda Ives of the Raphael House of Portland and Donna Mattick from Soles4Souls drop by to discuss the important work both organizations are doing to meet vital needs at home and abroad, and ways in which t...

John Heron, General Manager at Børn Footwear, graduates from a Shoe-In Roadisode to the big time with his own Shoe-In Show as he discusses the continued evolution of the Børn brand and its passionate devotion to comfort and style.  Matt and Andy dig deeper into John's shoe story and explore what its like to work for H.H. Brown's fearless leader Jim Issler. Jasmine downloads on the emerging trends...

If there was a Mt. Rushmore for the footwear industry, Bob Campbell would be there proudly chiseled in stone.  Matt, Andy, and Jasmine welcome the founder and fearless leader of BBC International with honor as he recalls the many ups and downs of his life in the shoe business.  Join the Shoe-In team as they journey to the past with this shoe industry legend.

Andy Gilbert, President of Genesco Licensed Brands, joins Matt, Andy, and Jasmine to discuss the proud history of Genesco, its storied brands and retail outlets, and the current and constantly evolving state of the footwear industry as consumers continue to rule.  The Shoe-In crew brings back the infamous Whatcha Got? Whatcha Gettin'? segment as they unveil the shoes they're wearing and what they...

Key footwear industry analyst Beth Goldstein drops by Shoe-In to educate the crew on the latest and greatest (and most challenging) retail issues impacting shoe brands and companies.  Beth brings the knowledge as she breaks down segmentation within the industry and the number of brands fighting over footwear consumer market share.  For the first time in Shoe-In Show history (which isn't very long)...

Steve Madden Chairman & CEO and FDRA Chairman Ed Rosenfeld helps the Shoe-In team understand what makes Steve Madden such a dominant force in the footwear industry today and shares the keys to the company's success.  Ed explains the importance and history of Steve Madden's test and react strategy in an age when the footwear customer is certainly king. Jasmine joins the fun as she explores Steve's...

Matt and Andy take Shoe-In on the road for this special innovation series focused on how KEEN is approaching its 'Built in America' initiative.  In the series finale, the Shoe-In crew welcomes KEENers Celine Rosales, Quality Assurance Specialist, and Sara Bowersox, Global Compliance Manager, as they explore the many facets of ensuring KEEN's US-made shoes are of the highest quality and key product...

Matt and Andy take Shoe-In on the road for this special innovation series focused on how KEEN is approaching its 'Built in America' initiative.  In this episode, Plant Manager Don Wicks and Production Manager Connor Fuerst sit down to explore the opportunities and challenges of operating a shoe factory in the U.S.  Get to know these amazing footwear innovators in this special episode.

Matt and Andy take Shoe-In on the road for this special innovation series focused on how KEEN is approaching its 'Built in America' initiative.  Take this audio journey tour through an innovative and cutting edge shoe factory right here in the U.S. with KEEN's U.S. Plant Manager, Don Wicks, as your guide.

Matt and Andy welcome footwear industry analyst Sam Poser to Shoe-In at FN Platform as they dig deep into the world of footwear financial analysis, unveil the companies that are excelling in a tough retail environment, and get the inside story on Sam's connection to OJ Simpson as a star witness in the 1995 blockbuster trial. You will not be disappointed when you listen to this episode.

Jasmine grabs a mic and hits the FN Platform show floor to see what brands catch her eye.  Next stop, Deer Stags Concepts where Jake Muskat provides insights into this third generation family owned company.  A shoe industry lifer, Jake walks Jasmine through the brand's current offerings and what to expect this holiday season.