Shoe-in

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 with the Global Brands Group and Lamborghini Shoes for men.

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 fun as she explores the possible return of square-toed shoes in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.   Make sure you preorder 311's upcoming 17 track album Mosaic here.   It includes the new singles "Too Much to Think" and "Too Late."   You can also catch them on their 40 date tour this summer. Tickets are available here.  

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 also highlights the recent fringe footwear trend asserting itself this Spring.

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 continuation of fall footwear fashion trends into Spring 2017.

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.

Matt and Andy welcome back Melissa Irmen, import guru with Integration Point, to discuss global footwear compliance challenges in important markets around the world.   Jasmine joins in the fun as she unveils crystal covered Crocs on the runway in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Chris Hillyer, innovation guru at Deckers, stops by Shoe-In to brief Matt and Andy on the current state of footwear materials, design, and production.  Nothing is sacred as key challenges and obstacles are also explored.  As a bonus, find out what it's like to design shoes for an elephant!  Yeah, you heard us right...

Shoe Carnival President and CEO Cliff Sifford stops by the Shoe-In Show mobile studio at FN Platform to provide a peek behind the curtains at one of our industry's most creative retail experiences.  Learn the methods to the Shoe Carnival in-store madness that drive the family retailer's success.

With a new Administration and NAFTA on everyone's minds, Matt and Andy welcome Javier Plascencia, President of the Mexican Footwear Chamber of Guanajuato, to fully unpack the American/Mexican footwear partnership.  Key stats and anecdotal stories provide a clear picture of the importance of our relationship and the vital economic foundation provided by NAFTA.

Tanner gives Andy a rundown on Timberland's new comfort features and upcoming products for Fall 2017.  He also gives Andy insights into the sought-after brand's hottest sellers this season.

Andy and Noelle run through Nine West's new innovative features for women's fashion footwear, fall trends, and discuss what women want in a pair of fashionable shoes.

Christa and Nicole from Keds discuss footwear marketing and branding in today's digital world, including the unveiling of Keds' new comfort features and their partnership with Kate Spade.

Steven from Clarks walks Andy through upcoming fall 2017 footwear trends and ways in which this iconic brand engages and supports independent footwear retailers.

Andy and John discuss current fashion footwear trends driving changes at retail for footwear companies and their consumers.

Andy catches up with Susan and Peter from Blackstone Shoes as they dive into current style trends in the marketplace today and discuss how they've kept their emerging footwear brand fresh.

Live from the show floor at FN Platform in Las Vegas, Matt and Andy welcome Chinese Laundry President Tsering Namgyal for a taped interview that considers the evolving fashion footwear consumer, and explores strategies to meet her every footwear need.  Matt and Andy also discuss Tsering's career as a leading female executive in the footwear industry and her well deserved Women in Footwear Industry (WIFI) Advancement Award at this year's WIFI Impact Awards.

Melissa Irmen, import guru with Integration Point, joins Matt and Andy in studio to discuss various strategies to lower global trade costs through trade lane analysis.  Curious about the impact of ACE, FTZs, and other initiatives on importing footwear?  Make sure you listen!   Jasmine explores the hot fashion of clear booties with Matt, Andy, and Melissa and bats around the recent release of the Air Jordan I Gotta Shine with an iridescent colorway.  

Matt, Andy and Thomas do an exhaustive rundown on all the latest developments in Washington impacting the footwear business.  Concerned about trade?  Worried about intellectual property protection? Freaking out over border adjustment taxes?  We've got you covered.   Jasmine joins in on the fun as she discusses the eternal pursuit of comfortable women's fashion shoes in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Matt and Andy welcome back athletic industry expert and all things sneaker guru Matt Powell as they explore current challenges facing the athletic footwear marketplace.  What's in store in 2017 for this vitally important segment of the footwear industry?  Find out when you listen to this episode.   FDRA newbie Jasmine Pendergrass takes over the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she educates the boys on the advent of sock booties.   Matt Powell's latest blog Sock booties Sock sneakers