Shoe-in

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.

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 Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

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 on all the new and exciting ways in which Birkenstock is evolving.

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 of the emoji shoe collaborations and Free Range Mama x Minnetonka splattered paint moccasins for the fall.

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 what shoes they're currently rocking and what pair they're planning on gettin'.

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? What You Gettin'?" segment, where everyone shares the shoes they are currently rocking and the pair they plan on gettin'!

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 Adidas. She touches on his previous Human Race NMD collab and his newest Tennis HU and the multiple colorways that have been made available.

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 cast members expose their mankles!  Listen to Jasmine's Fashion Footwear in Focus segment to find out why!

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 she explores the recently announced Under Armour UA ICON initiative allowing footwear consumers to customize shoes and upload their own images for inclusion on the upper. We tried out a few of our own styles.

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 footwear selections and those kicks they aspire to get.

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 are currently wearing and what they plan to buy in the near future.

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 of the Nike Cortez, the Nike Air Max 97, and the Adidas Iniki Runner.

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, and more! Jasmine throws out the reemergence of slides for the summer in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

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 to introduce the new footwear customization floor in Le Bon Marché in Paris known as L’Atelier du Soulier - where female shoe shoppers can personalize their shoes on the spot.

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, embroidered sneakers, mules, and lace-up heels all in the mix.

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...just sayin'. Jasmine leaves her fashion comfort zone as she explores the emerging trend of wearing socks with heels in her Fashion Footwear in Focus Segment.

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 types of shoes in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.