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#524 How Global Conflict Is Driving Footwear Costs

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How are current geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices reshaping the footwear industry? In this episode of Shoe In Show, Matt Priest, Andy Polk, ...

#523 Rethinking Shipping: Brent Barkin on Data, Strategy & Supply Chain Growth

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Shoe In Show, Brent Barkin, Executive Vice President of ShipSigma, shares how brands can rethink shipping as more than just a cost....

#522 Rebuilding a Footwear Icon: Neal Taylor on Leading ECCO Into Its Next Chapter

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Shoe In Show, Neal Taylor, CEO of the Americas for ECCO, joins the show to discuss what it takes to guide a heritage footwear brand...

#521 Daniel Rubin on Entrepreneurship, Dune Footwear, and the Lessons of Sole Survivor

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Shoe In Show, Daniel Rubin, Founder of Dune Footwear and author of Sole Survivor, shares the entrepreneurial journey behind buildin...

#520 Mark Lardie on Growth, Strategy & the Future of Footwear

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Shoe In Show, Mark Lardie, President and CEO of Rack Room Shoes, shares insights on leadership, transformation, and navigating grow...

#519 From Finance to Footwear: Scott Gabrielson on Building Oliver Cabell & Redefining Comfort

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when finance meets fashion—with comfort at the center? On this episode of Shoe In Show, Scott Gabrielson, Founder of Oliver Cabell, sha...

#518 Life After Nike: Wilson W. Smith III on Legacy, Leadership & What Comes Next

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 4 of 4 of Shoe In Show's Behind the Design: A Masterclass in Sneaker Design, legendary Nike designer Wilson W. Smith III reflects on life afte...

#517 Designing With Purpose: Wilson W. Smith III on Faith, Conviction & Creative Leadership

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 3 of 4 of Shoe In Show's Behind the Design: A Masterclass in Sneaker Design, legendary Nike designer Wilson W. Smith III shares the personal f...

#516 Designing Beyond the Court: Wilson W. Smith III on Serena, Agassi & Athlete Storytelling

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of 4 of Shoe In Show's Behind the Design: A Masterclass in Sneaker Design, legendary Nike designer Wilson W. Smith III explores how athlete ...

#515 Designing for the Court: Creating Footwear That Elevates the Game With Wilson W. Smith III

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What's it like designing shoes for Michael Jordan? In this episode of Behind the Design: A Masterclass in Sneaker Design, powered by Jones + Vining, l...

#514 Built for Real Life: Inside STOKE Shoes With Rick Blackshaw

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Shoe-In Show, industry veteran Rick Blackshaw introduces STOKE Shoes, a new footwear brand built for real American men. Designed wi...

#513 Redefining Comfort: How Dearfoams Is Building a Modern Footwear Brand

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How is Dearfoams redefining comfort and style in footwear? Shoe-In Show hosts Andy and Sandi chat with Justine Suh, president of Dearfoams at RG Barry...

#512 Unpacking the Footwear Inventory Surge: What's Next?

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does the footwear industry's latest inventory surge reveal about broader economic trends? In this episode of Shoe In Show, hosts Matt Priest and ...

#511 From Bugaboots to Bold Ideas: Tim Boyle on Innovation, Legacy, and Leadership

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What do ski lifts, 90s boots, and flat-earth challenges have in common? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Tim Boyle, Chairman and Chief Executive...

#510 Stepping Into 2026: Trends, Trade, and Team FDRA

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to tackle 2026 with purpose? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, the FDRA team shares their personal and professional resolutions—from fitness go...

#509 Triumphs in a Tumultuous 2025 Shoe-In Show Year-End Recap

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Curious how the footwear industry thrived during a chaotic year? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, the FDRA team looks back on the biggest wins of 2025...

#508 Footwear's New Innovation and Talent Engine

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen and get a front-row look at how a new footwear program delivering fresh thinking is fueling the next chapter of industry growth. In this episod...

#507 2025 Footwear Leadership Series Highlights Powered by Ortholite

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're wrapping up 2025 with the best moments from our Footwear Leadership Series powered by Ortholite. This special episode highlights standout insigh...

#506 Navigating Chemical Compliance in Footwear: Insights From Eurofins Experts

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do footwear brands stay compliant in a world of ever-growing chemical regulations? In this episode of The Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Thomas Cro...

#505 Pitch to the Pavement: Rob Griffiths on Leading Saucony

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does a Liverpool footballer's son become the global brand president of Saucony? In this inspiring episode of the Shoe-In Show, Rob Griffiths joins...

#504 FFANY Footwear Trend Watch Fall 2025

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about the footwear trends set to define 2026? Join Sandi Mines, Christie Horan and Jolie Gracia as they spotlight must-have styles—from mule...

#503 Inside the Global Shoeconomy: Footwear Imports, Tariffs, and Trade Trends

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's driving record U.S. footwear imports despite tariffs and inflation? In this special rebroadcast from the Port of Long Beach's Supply Chain Ins...

#502 Frugal or Fearless? What the Data Says About Today's Footwear Consumer

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are consumers pinching pennies or powering through? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, FDRA Chief Economist Gary Raines joins Andy Polk to break dow...

#501 Why Dallas Became the Heart of Western Footwear With Dallas Market Center and Ariat International

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Dallas the epicenter of Western footwear and fashion? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, hosts Matt Priest and Christie Horan sit down with C...

#500 Shoe-In Show's 500th Episode: Celebrating the Footwear Industry's Podcast

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this milestone edition of the Shoe-In Show, hosts Matt Priest, Andy Polk, Thomas Crockett, Christie Horan, and producer Blake Althen look back on t...

#499 Proving Comfort: Inside the Science of Better Footwear With INSITE

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you prove a shoe is truly comfortable? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, Justin Ter Har of INSITE joins host Andy Polk to reveal how biomech...

#498 Shaping Sneaker Culture With Ronnie Wright: Storytelling, Empathy, and Bold Ideas

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to shape sneaker culture from the inside out? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, industry legend Ronnie Wright, Founder of Papa Sa...

#497 Holiday Footwear Shopping Trends: Early Buyers, Inflation, and Tariffs

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are holiday shoppers really starting earlier than ever? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Andy Polk break down FDRA's 2025 Holiday ...

#496 Tariffs on Trial: Supreme Court Case Could Reshape U.S. Trade Policy

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can trillions in tariffs be refunded? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett dive into a landmark Supreme Court case tha...

#495 Holiday Footwear Logistics: Air vs. Ocean, Tariffs & Supply Chain Strategy With Apex Logistics

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How are global logistics and shifting tariffs reshaping holiday footwear shipments? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, FDRA's Matt Priest sits down ...

#494 Europe's New Sustainability Rules: What U.S. Footwear Brands Must Know

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's really happening with Europe's new sustainability rules, and how will they impact U.S. footwear brands? In this episode, Lenzing's Dr. Danijela...

#493 AI in Retail: Google's Paul Tepfenhart on Personalization, Data & The Future

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How will AI reshape the future of retail? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, Google's Paul Tepfenhart, Global Director of Retail & Consumer Strategy...

#492 Slam-Dunk Success: Natalie White's Game-Changing Leap in Women's Basketball Footwear

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when passion meets performance in women's basketball? In this final episode of the Shoe-In Show Leadership Series, Moolah Kicks founder N...

#491 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington With Legendary Nike Designer Wilson Smith III

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when sneaker design meets Capitol Hill? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, iconic Nike designer Wilson Smith III shares insider stories...

#490 From White Pages to Jordan Brand: The Resilient Rise of Kris Wright, Vice President of Jordan Footwear

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did cold calls and Harlem hustle lead to the top of Jordan Brand? In this Shoe-In Show Leadership Series episode, Kris Wright, VP of Jordan Footwe...

#489 Strategic Moves & Brand Momentum in Footwear With Jonathan Frankel, President, ALDO Product Services

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What drives innovation and resilience in today's ever-changing footwear industry? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Aldo Product Services President Jon...

#488 From Coach to CEO: Dan Sheridan's Playbook for Leading Brooks Running

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a high school teacher and basketball coach becomes the CEO of a top running brand? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show Leadership Se...

#487 Back-to-School Breakdown: Consumer Trends, Tariffs & Smart Retail Moves with Bryan Eshelman of AlixPartners

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Bryan Eshelman, Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners unpacks the results of their latest survey—revealin...

#486 Stepping Up With Purpose: Josue Solano, CEO, BBC International on Leading Through Change in Footwear

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to lead through disruption, stay grounded in values, and still move boldly forward? In this powerful episode of the Shoe-In Show Foo...

#485 Rebooting American Footwear: Innovation, Storytelling, and Smart Tech With Alan Guyan

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take to bring American-made footwear back to life? On this episode of the Shoe-In Show, we're joined by Alan Guyan, Founder and CE...

#484 Leading With Purpose: Tara McRae, President and Managing Director North America, Puma on Mentorship, Market Shifts & Puma's Future

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to lead a global brand through rapid change and rising expectations? In this episode of the Footwear Leadership Series powered by Or...

#483 The Future of Footwear Retail: Eco Innovation and Loyalty With Oliver Hede, Vice President of Sales, Imbox Protection

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if a simple in-store service could protect shoes, promote sustainability, and keep customers coming back? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, Ol...

#482 From Heavy Metal to Heritage: Danny Ewoldsen's Unconventional Road to President of Johnston & Murphy

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does a former heavy metal guitarist end up leading a 175-year-old heritage footwear brand? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show's Leadership Series...

#481 Inside the Premium Consumer Mindset: Insights With Mike Keisman, Head of Research and Innovation, MakerSights

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How are premium consumers shopping—and what's driving their decisions? In this episode, Mike Keisman, Head of Research and Innovation, MakerSights, ...

#480 From Mailroom to President and CEO: Todd Krinsky's 33-Year Journey at Reebok

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does a mailroom job lead to the CEO suite at one of the most iconic athletic brands in the world? In this episode of the Footwear Leadership Serie...

#479 FFANY Trend Watch May 2025 With Nikara Johns, Senior Editor, Footwear News, and Kendall Becker, Fashion Director, Trendalytics

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of FFANY Trend Watch, host Sandi Mines is joined by Nikara Johns of Footwear News and Kendall Becker of Trendalytics to explore Spring...

#478 Navigating Footwear Leadership With Susie Kuhn, President, Active Brands Group, Wolverine Worldwide

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What drives successful footwear leadership in today's ever-evolving industry? In the debut episode of the Footwear Leadership Series, Wolverine Worldw...

#477 Emergency Tariff Update: Navigating the Global Trade Turbulence in the Footwear Industry With Steve Reynolds, CEO, Jade Footwear

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How are global trade wars reshaping footwear sourcing? In this urgent episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett speak with Steve Reynol...

#476 How Crocs Walk in the Shoes of Their Fans and Drive Global Trends With Anne Mehlman, Executive Vice President and Brand President, Crocs

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did Crocs evolve from a simple foam clog to a global footwear icon? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Anne Mehlman, Executive Vice President and Br...

#475 Unboxing Efficiency: Transforming the Supply Chain Game With Optimized Packaging With Justin Jaeger, Sales and Marketing Specialist, Trillora Packaging Solutions

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with rising footwear costs and supply chain chaos? This episode dives into how optimizing packaging can boost efficiency, reduce waste, and...

#474 Traceability Is Power: Unlocking Value Across the Supply Chain With TrusTrace CEO Shameek Ghosh

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can footwear brands turn supply chain traceability into a competitive advantage? This week on Shoe-In Show, we sit down with Shameek Ghosh, CEO an...

#473 The Odd Couple: How Big Brands and Small Innovators Can Best Work Together with Alan Lugo, Founder, alanandres LLC, and Stephanie Downs, CEO, Uncaged Innovations

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can footwear brands better collaborate with startups to spark real innovation? In this episode, Alan Lugo, Founder, alanandres LLC, and Stephanie ...

#472 From East Village to Industry Leader: Marina Levine's Journey to Highline United CEO

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Shoe-In Show, Marina Levine, CEO of Highline United, takes us on her journey from crafting handmade shoes in a crooked East Village apart...

#471 The AI-Powered Future of Shoe Retail With Shalom Moskowitz and Inbar Mor of ShopX

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is AI the future of retail? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Andy Polk explore cutting-edge retail tech with Shalom Moskowitz and Inba...

#470 Decoding the Oofos Recovery Footwear Phenomenon With Chris Peckham, Head of Global Operations at Oofos

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes Oofos footwear so uniquely comfortable and recovery-focused? In this episode, Matt Priest and Sandi Mines chat with Chris Peckham, Head of ...

#469 Thorogood's Legacy of Quality & Innovation in American Footwear

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a 133-year-old American shoe company thrive today? In this episode, Jeff Burns, President of Weinbrenner Shoe Company also known as Thorogo...

#468 Sideline Sneakers: A Dance Coach's Journey From Footwear to Football

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when football fandom meets footwear insight? Join host Matt Priest, co-host Thomas Crockett, and special guest Christie Horan as they div...

#467 Reshoring Shoe Manufacturing in the USA With Ryan Hunt, Co-Founder of Shloop, The Shoe Loop

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Shoe-In Show features a discussion with Ryan Hunt, Co-Founder of Shloop, The Shoe Loop, a footwear factory in Meridian, Mississippi. A...

#466 Culture, Community, and Iconic Style With Gautham Rao, VP/GM, of Timberland Americas

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat with Gautham Rao, the Vice President and General Manager of Americas for Timberland. Gautham shares his personal journey into ...

#465 India's Rising Role in Global Footwear Sourcing With Neeraj Narayan, CEO of SIV Impact and Co-Founder of Synergy India Ventures

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is India the next big footwear sourcing hub? In this episode, Matt and Andy talk with industry veteran Neeraj Narayan who leads SIV Impact and Synergy...

#464 OSD X Shoe-In Crossover With Matt, Dee, and Sean Part 2

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this rebroadcast of *OSD Obsessive Sneaker Disorder*, hosts Dee Wells and Sean "Paperchaser" Williams continue their conversation with FDRA CEO Mat...

#463 OSD X Shoe-In Crossover With Matt, Dee, and Sean Part 1

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this rebroadcast of an episode of *OSD Obsessive Sneaker Disorder*, hosts Dee Wells and Sean "Paperchaser" Williams dive into the intersection of s...

#462 A Shoe Journey Conversation With PUMA's Michelle Marshall

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Marshall, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Social Impact at PUMA, to explore her dynamic career...

#461 Unpacking Trump's Early Actions on Trade

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Andy, and Thomas unpack the opening trade actions by President Trump and his team at the start of his second administration. In this episode, th...

#460 Checking In With Bernice VanBuhler of the Chicago Shoe Market

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Shoe-In, Bernice VanBuhler, head of the Chicago Shoe Market, joins Matt and Sandi to share the latest updates and highlights about this p...

#459 Footwear Inventory Data and Analysis

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks at footwear inventory levels and discusses the various issues of footwear inventory management from supply chain disruptions to pos...

#458 Happy New Year With Team FDRA!

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The entire FDRA Team is back to share their 2025 predictions, resolutions, and thoughts on the upcoming New Year. Listen in as Matt, Andy, Thomas, San...

#457 2024 Shoe-In Show Rewind: And the Top Downloaded Episode of 2024 Is…

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Checking In With Footwear Product Pro JP Trudeau With Wolverine Worldwide!!! In the most downloaded episode of Shoe-In in 2024, Matt and Andy welcome ...

#456 Team FDRA 2024 Year in Review!

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off the heels of Team FDRA's year-end meetings, listen in as all eight team members gather to review the highs and lows of the organization's 81...

#455 Dr. D'Wayne Edwards Delivers Innovation Again

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The man, the myth, the legend—Dr. D'Wayne Edwards—is back on Shoe-In to discuss his groundbreaking partnership with Target. As the designer of the...

#454 An Innovative Sustainable Solution With Cirql

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Matt Priest welcomes Matt Thwaites, Vice President and General Manager of OrthoLite's innovative subsidiary, Cirql™.  The innovation comp...

#453 FDRA's Annual Holiday Shopping Survey Review

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Matt and Andy review the results of FDRA's 2024 Holiday Shoe Sales Forecast. An annual holiday tradition, FDRA carefully curated the curr...

#452 FFANY December 2024 Market Trend Watch

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the world's greatest shoe business podcast, Matt Priest and Sandi Mines present the upcoming FFANY MARKET TREND WATCH with style in...

#451 Unveiling the Fresh New Brand Mykos With Jerry Breig

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Matt and Sandi welcome Jerry Breig, Chief Operating Officer of Mykos and LaMO Sheepskin, to Shoe-In. Jerry shares his incredible journey in...

#450 Shawn Osborne and Two Ten Helping Shoe People

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Osborne, President & CEO of the Two Ten Footwear Foundation, joins Matt for a conversation between friends about the legacy and impact of the 85...

#449 The State of Sustainability and Innovation in the Footwear Industry

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Robinson, CEO and founder of Evoco, and Liz Rogers, former VP of sustainable product at Nike, join us for a discussion on the transformation of ...

#448 Surveying the Running Shoe Landscape With Matt Field of MakerSights

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Shoe-In Show Matt Field, Co-Founder and President of MakerSights, stops by to discuss realtime trends in the running shoe space with Ma...

#447 Shoes for a Cure Charity Shoe Sale Is Here!

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Shoes for a Cure Charity Shoe Sale week in New York and Sandi and Matt are here to give you all the details you need to make a difference. Our go...

#446 3 Key Footwear Trends to Prepare Brands for 2025

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shikha Jain, Partner at Simon-Kucher, joins us to shed some light on footwear marketplace issues and consumer trends as we start to head into the holi...

#445 The Story of Hoka's Founding by the Man Who Created It

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We went back in our catalogue and found a gem featuring Jean-Luc Diard, founder of now mega-brand Hoka One One. Worth a listen again or for the first ...

#444 Shoeconomy Check-In With FDRA Chief Economist Gary Raines

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Andy welcome FDRA Chief Economist Gary Raines to Shoe-In to discuss the latest on the Shoeconomy. Gary breaks down the impact the Federal Res...

#443 Understanding the Brazilian Footwear Opportunity

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of The Shoe-In Show, we explore the changing landscape of the Brazilian footwear industry. Our guests, Karin Becker and Christia...

#442 Presidential Debate Debrief With Team FDRA

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Andy, and Thomas unpack key takeaways from last week's presidential debate, particularly as it relates to trade and tariff policies. Listen in t...

#441 A New Footwear Innovation Paradigm With Elias Stahl

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Shoe-In, Matt and Thomas welcome footwear industry innovator Elias Stahl, CEO and cofounder of Hilos. Exploring his unconventional entran...

#440 Navigating Shoe Supply Chain Visibility and Forced Labor Compliance With LRQA

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this special Labor Day edition of Shoe-In, JP Stevenson, Head of Market Development, EIQ at LRQA, joins Matt and Thomas to discuss all the latest t...

#439 Critical EU Marketplace and Ops Insights

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Straight from the Netherlands, Peter Erren joins us to share some of the challenges facing the EU marketplace today. We cover how brands and retailers...

#438 High Heels, High Comfort: A Medical Approach to Fashion With Fernando Pena of Julieta Barcelona

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Shoe-In Show listen in as Dr. Fernando Pena, an orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Julieta Barcelona, offers his unique approach to des...

#437 Finding the Right Fit With Jones & Vining

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Footwear is a constant battle with consumer expectations around fit. Jones & Vining leaders join us to discuss the central role their company plays wi...

#436 Launching a Brand from the Ground Up With Jack Gindi

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the world's leading shoe industry podcast, Matt and Sandi welcome Jack Gindi, CEO of Ground Up International. Jack shares his journ...

#435 Realtime Footwear Politics Check-in With Matt, Andy, and Thomas

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Shoe-In Show, you'll hear realtime analysis surrounding the historic nature of this year's presidential race and its impact on the foot...

#434 Decoding Consumer Behavior With First Insight's Greg Petro

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's influencing consumer behavior in the age of inflation? Matt and Sandi welcome economic thought leader Greg Petro to help unpack all the latest ...

#433 The Current State of Shoe Sustainability & Evolving Strategies

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katie O'Hara, Director of Account Management at Dynamic Foam, join us for this fun deep dive into sustainable materials and strategy. There are increa...

#432 A Look Inside New Sustainable Material Innovations

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leading sustainable material company Lenzing has been working for years to develop a new material for footwear. On this episode we take a look inside ...

#431 Touring the Southern California Footwear Scene With John Dickinson of SeaJack

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's summertime and what better way to celebrate than to listen to Matt and Sandi explore the Southern California footwear scene with John Dickinson, ...

#430 In Search of Footwear Cost Reductions With Nicole Porpiglia From KPMG

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt and Thomas delve into mitigating duties and cutting costs with Nicole from KMPG. Learn about the increasing inte...

#429 Realtime Shipping Intel & Rate Info with Apex's Mike Piza

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Andy welcome Mike Piza, Senior VP at Apex Logistics International, to discuss skyrocketing shipping rates and unexpected tariffs impacting th...

#428 It's All Greek to Me: Exploring Emerging Shoe Brand Kheloni With Rebecca Gradler

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Matt and Sandi are joined by Rebecca Gradler, the founder of the emerging Greek-rooted shoe brand, Kehloni. She shares her childhood experi...

#427 Good Morning Vietnam! OrthoLite in Action With Vietnam Country Manager Mark Coffield

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of Shoe-In Show, Matt sits down with Mark Coffield, Country Manager for OrthoLite Vietnam, as they explore his multi-decade journey th...

#426 Current Kids' Shoe Trends With BBC's Maureen Duffy-Tan

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sandi and Matt welcome expert kids' shoe industry leader Maureen Duffy-Tan, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BBC. Maureen shares her jo...

#425 Price Check on Aisle 2: Unpacking Recent Shoe Pricing Trends With Gary Raines

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as fellow N.C. State Wolfpackers Matt Priest and Gary Raines unpack the latest shoe pricing data and current footwear costing trends. Together...