Shoe-In

Christie speaks with Jen Spalding of Crocs about the colorful footwear including the classic clog, new styles and patterns, and finds out who is buying and wearing Crocs.

Christie speaks with Scott Radcliffe, Vice President of Marketing of Birkenstock, about the classic Birkenstock sandal, and the expansion of the Birkenstock line into shoes and boots.

Shoe-In Show travels to FFANY for this special show on the road, appropriately kicking off the show with the Footwear Fashion in Focus segment. Matt, Andy, and Christie meet with Jenn Rogien, curator of FFANY's The Reveal, for her insight on deciding 2017's newest trends and the stories behind the seven installations. Matt and Andy welcome Eric Harrison, Owner and President of J Renee Group, for a...

Broadcasting from the FFANY Show floor, Matt and Andy discuss the current footwear retail and consumer environment facing footwear companies and brands this holiday season.  The boys share interesting insights and key takeaways from leading footwear execs.   Christie unveils important winter boot trends, including Gripforce, in her weekly Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Selling shoes to a global marketplace is vitally important to your growth but can be quite daunting. Matt and Andy are joined by key footwear logistics executive Greg Pusak from the Global Brands Group to unpack some of the hurdles companies face when selling into markets worldwide. Christie exposes key viral footwear videos making the rounds on social media in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segmen...

Greg Tunney, President and CEO of RG Barry Brands, joins Matt and Andy to discuss all things slippers and slipper fashion just in time for the holidays.  Christie discusses Instagram's iniative to add shopping to its social network and online platform in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment --  http://blog.business.instagram.com/post/152598788716/shopping-coming-to-instagram

Matt Powell can't get enough of the Shoe-In Show as he stops by again to discuss millennials and their impact on the footwear industry. You will totally understand the millennial phenomenon after listening to this vitally important episode...we think. Christie educates the boys on all things style product drops, highlighting the buzz driven by Supreme drops during her Fashion Footwear in Focus seg...

Live from FTDC, Matt and Andy are joined by Tony Pelli from BSI ( http://www.bsigroup.com/ ) as they discuss the various internal and external risks impacting footwear production in key marketplaces around the world. The guys dive into the dynamics of factory protests and key indicators that can predict these changing dynamics. Christie raises the rise of concept shops with the boys, unveiling Col...

Global sneaker expert Matt Powell of the NPD Group is back to discuss all things sneakers and the continued rise of sneaker culture, shoe trading, and athletic brand development. If you're into sneakers, you won't want to miss this discussion -- especially Matt's word association fun! Christie joins in on the fun in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she discusses customized cleats in the NF...

Fresh off the FDRA trade mission to Ethiopia, FDRA's own Thomas Crockett stops in to discuss the prospects of sourcing footwear from Ethiopia with Matt and Andy. Thomas takes us on a journey through this emerging footwear manufacturing hub as he reminisces about his trip. Christie highlights the growing trend of charitable footwear drives in the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment, showcasing Alliso...

Will the footwear industry's key trade initiative - TPP - survive in the wake of this vitriol election? $6 billion is on the line for the footwear companies & consumers...but both candidates are throwing shade at trade. In the aftermath of the election will Congress pass TPP, or will it be kicked down the road? Listen to our robust footwear debate - one that is more detailed than either candidates...

Matt and Andy explore emerging fall outdoor footwear trends with athletic and outdoor footwear expert Matt Powell. The boys bat around the challenges the outdoor segment is facing in light of athletic's continued dominance of the footwear retail marketplace. Christie throws out Keen's UNEEK footwear as an innovative take on the outdoor sandal in the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment. http://www.ke...

On this week's episode of Shoe-In, Matt, Andy, and Christie welcome Elizabeth Todd, Owner, and Christen Kinard, Manager, at The Shoe Hive, a women's shoe boutique located in Old Town Alexandria. The group discusses the story of The Shoe Hive, the importance of customer relationships, FFANY, fall fashion trends, and more! During Fashion Footwear in Focus, Christie and Christen discuss the importanc...

Matt, Andy, and Christie take listeners down a checklist of must know tips for launching the next great footwear brand in the US. Christie discusses the use of wait lists to drive demand for fashionable footwear.

Matt and Andy sit down with President Obama's chief trade advisor, Ambassador Michael Froman, at USTR HQ to discuss the current state of play for TPP, the remaining months of the Obama presidency, and other hot topics relating to global trade. Christie joins in on the fun as she quizzes the boys and Ambassador Froman on all things presidential footwear.

Matt and Andy welcome FDRA's IP lawyer David Spooner as he discusses the ins and outs of protecting your footwear brands in markets all over the world. Want to develop a strategy of protecting your brand? Start with this show! Christie uncovers centuries old shoes in the walls of Cambridge University in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Curious about what's happening in footwear retail right this minute? Download to listen to Matt, Andy, and Christie discuss footwear retail insights, dynamics, trends, and forecasts this fall. You won't be disappointed. In addition, Christie discusses the rise of Jimmy Choo shoes for men in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment. http://us.jimmychoo.com/en/men/

Politico Senior Trade Reporter Doug Palmer joins the show to discuss the business of trade reporting from the Battle in Seattle in 1999 to the current heated rhetoric on trade this election year. The crew discusses the Adidas announcement about the opening of an advanced footwear manufacturing facility in Atlanta next year in Christie's Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Matt, Andy, and Christie bat around great songs focused on footwear, including a controversial list of the top ten shoe songs of all time. Christie updates the boys on all things celebrity shoe endorsements and designs. Key song highlights include some of the following: These Boots Are Made For Walking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbyAZQ45uww Dancing Shoes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aQELo...

Matt and Andy welcome U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) President Julie Hughes as they review takeaways from the August MAGIC/FN Platform show in Las Vegas and rundown key tips to navigating trade shows. Christie explores how footwear retailers are staying relevant and standing out in the hyper-competitive retail marketplace.

Factory compliance is constantly evolving as the industry continues to improve its collective efforts to raise standards. Matt and Andy passionately discuss all the important initiatives the industry is undertaking to drive change throughout the footwear supply chain. Christie explores the way in which retailers are using Pokemon Go in this week's Fashion Footwear in Focus.

Back to school is the biggest shoe time of the year! Matt and Andy welcome special guests Ron Fromm, President and CEO of FFANY, and Madalyn Priest, sixth grader and resident back-to-school fashionista, as they explore all the latest BTS trends and expectations. Christie joins the fun during her weekly Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Footwear retail and production is being impacted by global events like never before. Matt and Andy welcome world renowned security expert Dr. Peter Neumann of Kings College London to discus how Brexit is impacting footwear sales in Europe and the ways in which terrorism is threatening footwear sales and production worldwide.

As August hits, a long litany of shoe shows are lined up to bring our industry together. Matt and Andy welcome FFANY CEO Ron Fromm for a discussion on the important role shoe shows play in driving sales and building collaborations. Christie discusses emerging trends from new designers in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Rick Muskat, FDRA Chairman and Co-owner of Deer Stags Concepts rejoins the guys to discuss the evolution of footwear importing and the trail Rick's father and others blazed in global footwear production. Christie updates the guys on all things Yeezys in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.