Latest Footwear Podcast Episodes
#432 A Look Inside New Sustainable Material Innovations
Shoe-In - July 08, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsLeading sustainable material company Lenzing has been working for years to develop a new material for footwear. On this episode we take a look inside the new pioneering technique to make the material, its properties and how their collaboration with Recyc Leather and GANNI is a blueprint for how ...
#431 Touring the Southern California Footwear Scene With John Dickinson of SeaJack
Shoe-In - July 01, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIt's summertime and what better way to celebrate than to listen to Matt and Sandi explore the Southern California footwear scene with John Dickinson, CEO of SeaJack. We explore John's personal history in the footwear industry, learning how his experiences in action sports and Southern California...
#430 In Search of Footwear Cost Reductions With Nicole Porpiglia From KPMG
Shoe-In - June 24, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt and Thomas delve into mitigating duties and cutting costs with Nicole from KMPG. Learn about the increasing interest in and importance of 'first sale', a strategy for reducing import costs, especially amid an environment of additional tariffs. Listen in to g...
#429 Realtime Shipping Intel & Rate Info with Apex's Mike Piza
Shoe-In - June 17, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsMatt and Andy welcome Mike Piza, Senior VP at Apex Logistics International, to discuss skyrocketing shipping rates and unexpected tariffs impacting the availability of capacity for footwear companies. If you're in the business of shipping shoes, you don't want to miss this timely conversation. M...
#428 It’s All Greek to Me: Exploring Emerging Shoe Brand Kheloni With Rebecca Gradler
Shoe-In - June 10, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsThis week, Matt and Sandi are joined by Rebecca Gradler, the founder of the emerging Greek-rooted shoe brand, Kehloni. She shares her childhood experiences in Greece, the inspiration behind Kehloni, and how she leverages her fresh perspective in a millennia-old industry. Rebecca also discusses t...
#427 Good Morning Vietnam! OrthoLite in Action With Vietnam Country Manager Mark Coffield
Shoe-In - June 03, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn this edition of Shoe-In Show, Matt sits down with Mark Coffield, Country Manager for OrthoLite Vietnam, as they explore his multi-decade journey through the shoe industry. Mark reflects on his experiences in footwear and the innovative work taking place at OrthoLite's state-of-the-art facilit...
#426 Current Kids’ Shoe Trends With BBC’s Maureen Duffy-Tan
Shoe-In - May 27, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsSandi and Matt welcome expert kids' shoe industry leader Maureen Duffy-Tan, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BBC. Maureen shares her journey through the footwear industry and the valuable lessons she learned from her mentor, Bob Campbell. She also taps into recent kids' shoe trend...
#425 Price Check on Aisle 2: Unpacking Recent Shoe Pricing Trends With Gary Raines
Shoe-In - May 20, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsJoin us as fellow N.C. State Wolfpackers Matt Priest and Gary Raines unpack the latest shoe pricing data and current footwear costing trends. Together, they dissect recent CPI numbers and margin expectations for men's, women's, and children's footwear. There's more to these numbers than meets th...
#424 Footwear So Fresh and So Clean, Clean With Freshy's Scott Willman
Shoe-In - May 13, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsScott Willman, the founder, CEO, and creative director of Freshy, stopped by Shoe-In this week to bring his creativity and California vibes to Matt and Sandi. With a background in architecture and design, Scott is creating a unique, vibrant, and positive shoe brand for the masses. If you want to...
#423 What We Heard at the 2024 Shoe Executive Summit
Shoe-In - May 06, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsWant to know how to thrive in the 'Artificial Age'? In this episode of Shoe-In, co-hosts reflect on the highlights from the 2024 Shoe Executive Summit, from key takeaways to what we heard from the more than 100 CEOs and Presidents in the room. Hosted by: Team FDRA
#422 Checking In With Footwear Product Pro JP Trudeau With Wolverine Worldwide
Shoe-In - April 29, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn this dynamic episode of Shoe-In, Matt and Andy welcome Jon Paul Trudeau, the Vice President of Product Operations at Wolverine Worldwide. Checking in from Hong Kong, JP discusses his journey from rock star drummer to footwear design and development pro, and the importance of focusing on produ...
#421 Making Better Shoe Business Decisions With Centric
Shoe-In - April 22, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsThis is a fun episode featuring Matt Nakari, Sales Director at Centric Software, a shoe dog helping companies better manage their data to help them improve operations and decisions. Matt shares how the company is making data collection easy while focusing on sustainability and speed in the footw...
#420 Vietnam Vantage: Takeaways from Matt's Recent Trip
Shoe-In - April 15, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn this episode of Shoe-In, Matt shares fresh insights from his recent visit to Vietnam, discussing the changing manufacturing and business landscape. Hear about his experiences at Wolverine Worldwide's Supplier Summit, and uncover insights from his visit to innovative supplier, Ortholite. Disco...
#419 The Current State of Shoe Innovation - From Factories to Materials to AI
Shoe-In - April 08, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIndustry vet, Chris Hillyer joins the show to discuss the current state of footwear innovation, sharing insights into what's really moving the dial for brands. We cover innovative approaches to challenges, the future of footwear manufacturing, the dynamics of market changes, and new tools being ...
#418 Running Shoe Retail 2024: Key Shifts and Outlook
Shoe-In - April 01, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsMichael McCauley, owner and operator at Fleet Feet, joins to share key insights into his running shoe store in Augusta, Georgia. We chat about the running brands best connecting consumers, the changing operations of their retail store, which includes extensive training for new employees, and len...
#417 Exploring the Shoe Industry’s Transformation With Born’s John Heron
Shoe-In - March 25, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsDiscover how the shoe industry is shifting and adapting in the light of changing economic trends and consumer behaviors in this episode. Special guest John Heron, President of the Born Brands Group at Berkshire Hathaway, shares his journey across the footwear sector, including his time at FFANY ...
#416 Exploring the Hottest Shoe Brands Right Now
Shoe-In - March 18, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsJon Weber and Laura Brookhiser, from L.E.K. Consulting, join the show to share insights from their 2024 'Heat Index' report. The report explores what brands consumers desire the most by category and why. We discuss not only who's hot but why, and how companies can take key learnings from this re...
#415 Catching Up With Washington Shoe Company’s Chief Karl Moehring
Shoe-In - March 11, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn this episode of Shoe-In, Matt and Andy welcome Karl Moehring, CEO of Washington Shoe Company to discuss his journey to footwear having been raised in a shoe family. He also touches on current footwear industry trends, the resilience of consumers in 2024, and fostering a dynamic workplace cult...
#414 Michael Kors' Jung Yoon to the Rescue
Shoe-In - March 04, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsJung Yoon, Senior VP of Production and Sourcing for Accessories and Footwear at the iconic fashion brand Michael Kors, stopped by Shoe-In to discuss her fascinating career journey. From high-tech to apparel to footwear, Jung explores the complexities of shoe manufacturing, highlighting its multi...
#413 Shoe Supply Chain Agility With Dan Friedman
Shoe-In - February 26, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsOn this week's Shoe-In, Caleres' Chief Sourcing Officer, Dan Friedman, stops by to explore the modern complexities of the footwear supply chain and the ways he's guiding Caleres through such an interesting sourcing landscape. Listen in to hear Dan's amazing shoe industry journey and his philosop...
#412 Rough Seas - Navigating the Red Sea Crisis With Pete Mento
Shoe-In - February 19, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsSupply chain expert extraordinaire Pete Mento stops by Shoe-In to discuss the latest developments in the Red Sea crisis and how the crisis is impacting the footwear supply chain. As a former Merchant Marine Officer himself, Pete holds no punches as he explains his expectations for the continuing...
#411 2024 Shoe Market Predictions With Sam Poser
Shoe-In - February 12, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn the latest episode of Shoe-In, Matt and Sandi welcome the return of Sam Poser, an equity analyst with Williams Trading. Holding no punches, Sam discusses the continued dominance of comfort in design and delves into the importance of customer knowledge and proper product distribution in retail...
#410 Leading with Passion With Susan Itzkowitz
Shoe-In - February 05, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIndustry icon Susan Itzkowitz, president of Marc Fisher Footwear, stopped by Shoe-In to discuss her collaborative approach to leadership and the importance of empowering your team as a leader and mentor in our industry. Susan also explores her forecast for 2024 and the importance of building a c...
#409 Stepping Into Innovation: Kizik's Hands-Free Footwear Revolution
Shoe-In - January 29, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsThis week we are joined by Kizik CEO Monte Deere as he discusses the brand's atmospheric rise over the past few years. Monte also shares his journey into the footwear industry and explains how Kizik's revolutionary hands-free shoes are changing the way we think about fit and function. Tune in to...
#408 Sneaker Caucus Drop With Congressman Jared Moskowitz
Shoe-In - January 22, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsOn this episode of Shoe-In Show podcast, presented by FDRA, Matt and Thomas head to Capitol Hill to check-in with Congressman Jared Moskowitz of Florida's 23rd Congressional District. As the founder of the Congressional Sneaker Caucus, Congressman Moskowitz shares why he loves sneakers so much a...
#407 Catching Up With Billy Price of BILLY Footwear
Shoe-In - January 15, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsJoin us as we chat with Billy Price, cofounder of BILLY Footwear. Billy shares one of our most inspiring "shoe stories" of all time as he overcame a terrible accident to create an innovative shoe company focused on functional need and stylish designs. Consumers and retailers have responded in a ...
#406 2024 Footwear Outlook With Glenn Barrett, Founder and CEO of OrthoLite
Shoe-In - January 08, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn this great episode Glenn Barrett, founder and CEO of OrthoLite, shares his unique view on current and coming trends, and how brands can navigate continued change. We discuss how transparency, innovation, compliance and supply chain agility are all going to be major factors in 2024. With spe...
#405 A New Year, a Fresh Start: FFANY 2024 Trend Watch With Shannon Adducci and Sandi Mines
Shoe-In - January 01, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsHappy New Year from your friends at Shoe-In! This week we check in with our own Sandi Mines and Shannon Adducci of Footwear News to hear the hottest shoe trends for 2024. From the comfy footbed sandal to the pointed stiletto to Mary Janes and sneakers, we've got you covered on this week's episod...
#404 Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, & Happy Holidays from Team FDRA!
Shoe-In - December 25, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsListen in as Team FDRA kicks back and recalls their recent white elephant gift exchange and unveils some of their holiday family traditions. On behalf of our entire team at FDRA and Shoe-In, we wish you a happy holiday and Happy New Year! With special guests: Team FDRA Hosted by: Team FDRA
Episode 100: Welcome to our finale!
Slate Laced - December 21, 2023 03:00 - 1 hourThis week the Slate Laced gang wraps up the first season of the podcast with episode 100! This episode covers everything from sneakers to sports topics and several movies get reviewed. Please enjoy and we will see you in season 2! Please like and subscribe! @slatelaced