Shoe-In

Jasmine grabs a mic and hits the FN Platform show floor to see what brands catch her eye.  First stop, Blackstone Shoes where Peter and Susana give her a rundown on current trends and how quality and style set Blackstone Shoes apart from the competition in this, the brand's 25th anniversary year.

Shoe show executive extraordinaire Leslie Gallin stops by the Shoe-In Show booth at FN Platform to discuss the important role shoe shows play in the continued success of the evolving footwear industry.  Go behind the scenes with Leslie as she discusses the intricate details of planning such a big show.  Jasmine joins the fun as she reviews Leslie's own Top 5 Shoe Trends for Spring '18  in the Fash...

Birkenstock Americas CEO David Kahan joins Matt and Andy at FN Platform to explore the continued growth of the iconic German brand, innovative ways in which the signature Birkenstock footbed is being used in new and emerging styles, and his vigorous efforts to protect the 240-year-old brand in the age of Amazon.  Jasmine joins in on the fun in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she downloads...

Matt, Andy and Jasmine press the record button without even the slightest idea of what to discuss! It's the Shoe-In Show about nothing. Jasmine shares her crazy story on attempting to get a pair of retro Jordans! Everyone gives their take on the current state of retail, online vs brick-and-mortar and how to improve the customer experience in stores.  Jasmine talks kids footwear...introducing some...

Shoe-In hosts Matt & Andy talk about a company's worst nightmare, cyber attacks. Listen to find out best practices to protect your company from taking a hit from external threats. This is an episode to share with your entire office and it was all recorded on Shoe-In's Facebook Live.  Jasmine, Andy & Matt do another segment of "What You Got...What You Gonna Get?'" shoe edition. They all break down...

The NPD Group's Vice President of Industry Analysis, Matt Powell is back again! He breaks down his PUNY approach to retail success (Premium, Unique, New & Young) and what that means for the footwear industry. He also gives us his expert analysis on 2017 back-to-school shoe sales, retail, and a rundown on the recent Big Baller Brand shoe side show.  The team introduces Matt to the new "What You Got...

Style is important but comfort rules in footwear! Glenn Barrett, Chairman and CEO of OrthoLite, sits down with Shoe-In to discuss the innovation of OrthoLite's insole that is found in billions of fashion, casual and athletic shoes. He discusses OrthoLite's commitment to work with brands to make every single shoe comfortable. Jasmine explores Pharrell Williams' continuous creative partnership with...

In this episode, Matt and Andy discuss the curious findings in FDRA's 2017 Footwear Sourcing Report and dive into what they are hearing from sourcing executives and seeing in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, India and other large producers of footwear.  As consumer demands keep shifting, it's causing new major challenges to production, make sure you listen to Matt and Andy discuss this and more! The cas...

Craig Townsend, Executive Vice President at Elan Polo International joins Matt and Andy on this week's show to explore the constantly changing footwear development dynamic in a global supply chain.  How does a direct footwear importer like Elan Polo who serves all aspects of the footwear marketplace evolve with its 21st Century supply chain?  Download to find out! Jasmine joins in on the fun as sh...

Taking a break from the business side of the footwear industry, Matt, Andy and Jasmine have some fun exploring Rotten Tomatoes's list of 24 Most Important Movie Shoes .  Would these movies make your list of shoe movies?  Download to find out what movie shoes made the list! Andy brings back the world famous "Whatcha Got?!  Whatcha Gettin'?!" segment as the Shoe-In crew explores their current footwe...

Using Matt's speech at the 2017 FN CEO Summit as a backdrop, the boys discuss the importance of collective industry engagement in the age of Trump and how to get over one's "Trumpression" when it comes to the Administration's trade policy.  Jasmine lightens the mood with some summer celebrity sneaker collaboration suggestions from both Ellen DeGeneres  and Kanye West .

The esteemed John Pellegrini, FDRA's customs attorney, drops by to ensure Matt, Andy, Thomas, and Jasmine are up-to-date on all things footwear customs classification. Did you know there are 436 ways to classify shoes when you import them into the US? If not, this episode will educate you! The Shoe-In Crew launches a new segment - "Whatcha Got?! Whatcha Gettin'?!" - as they explore the shoes they...

As Summer 2017 sets in, the Shoe-In crew downloads and analyzes current footwear business trends in retail sales and pricing, employment levels, and commodity trends.  You will know the footwear biznaz better than ever after listening to this episode. Jasmine unveils the most recent footwear retro releases dropping on global footwear consumers including Bella Hadid celebrating the 45th anniversary...

Matt and Andy welcome Nicoline van Enter and Yassine Salihine from the SLEM Institute as they discuss the latest innovations disrupting traditional footwear design, development, and manufacturing.  Nico and Yassine provide a full recap of their most recent SLEMinar with highlights from The NPD Group's Matt Powell, Terna Jibo from Portland Design, Christian Decker from Desma Footwear Automation, an...

Shoes.com CEO Mike Sorabella drops by to update the boys on all the changes taking place in the footwear retail online marketplace.  Mike also downloads on all the changes taking place at Shoes.com, from its name change (formerly shoebuy.com) to coming under the ownership of Jet.com and Walmart.  This interview is not to be missed! Jasmine comes online during her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment...

Esteemed footwear consumer expert Lori Monaco drops in to Shoe-In to discuss current American footwear consumer sentiments and the shifts impacting retail.  Matt and Andy also explore with Lori the impact politics play on consumers and if footwear buyers really care about "Made in America". In her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment, Jasmine drops her spring shoe picks for women with denim, satin, e...

Socialfly Co-Founder and Co-CEO Courtney Spritzer educates Matt, Andy, and FFANY's Ron Fromm on the strategic use of influencers, bloggers, and social media to boost brand awareness in the online age.  Jasmine drops her Fashion Footwear in Focus knowledge as she unveils GQ's Best Sneakers for Summer 2017 list .

Joining Matt, Andy, and FFANY's Ron Fromm on Shoe-In this week is Den Ly, winner of The Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) & ARSUTORIA School 2017Joseph C. Moore Footwear Scholarship .  Den Ly takes the Shoe-In team on a journey to Cambodia and back as he discusses his passion for shoe design and the inspirations driving his creativity.  Oh, and there's a monkey named Gizmo involved....

Andy and Matt are joined by Rory Fuerst, Jr., lead KEEN Designer and Director of Innovation at Fuerst Innovation Labs, as he explores the vision behind UNEEK , from design and prototyping to full commercialization.  This cutting-edge shoe has changed the way our industry thinks about footwear construction, production, and fit. Jasmine stops by to explore the return of the use of velcro  in all typ...

Elevate's Ian Spaulding is back to discuss footwear factory compliance trends in emerging markets around the world.  Armed with exhaustive internal Elevate data, Ian educates the boys on footwear production market intel in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangladesh. Jasmine joins in on the fun as she highlights the need for good "statement" shoes through the recent launch of Katy Perry's line of footwear w...

Matt and Andy are joined by Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls, as they explore the critical mission of distributing shoes worldwide to those in need.  After 10 years and 30 million pairs of shoes distributed, Soles4Souls is just getting started. Jasmine rocks the Shoe-In Show world as she unveils the Pizza Hut Pie Tops  and the  Rihanna Puma Satin Shoe .

World-renowned 311 bassist P-Nut joins Matt and Andy for some Shoe-In fun as he unveils his go-to shoes for rocking out at 311 shows.  Matt explores his undying 22-year devotion to the band, including his recently designed 8:16 am inspired NIKEiD Roshe shoes.  Kobes, KDs, SA's eternal Air Force 1 shoes, and time travel are all covered during this 311/Shoe-In Show collaboration.   Jasmine joins the...

Matt and Andy welcome Mike McCauley, owner and operator of Fleet Feet Augusta, as he discusses current and future trends in the specialty running retail space.  Not all footwear retail is created equal and Mike is here to explain what makes running retail so special.   Jasmine stops by for her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment to discuss the ongoing trend of wearing slippers out and about .   She...

Ian Spaulding, President and CEO of Elevate, drops by the Shoe-In Studio to update the Shoe-In team on current compliance trends in footwear factories worldwide and updated strategies brands and retailers are implementing to ensure shoes are produced in good factories.   Jasmine joins the conversation as she discusses the brand new Saks Fifth Avenue Men's Store in New York City and the continuatio...

Frequent Shoe-In guest and industry icon Ron Fromm stops by to catch up with the boys and take stock of the current fashion retail environment.  Footwear philanthropy is also in fashion as Ron gives an early preview of the 2017 FFANY Shoes on Sale benefiting breast cancer research.