Latest Footwear Podcast Episodes
#403 Mapping Shoe Supply Chains and Managing the Data To Comply With New Laws
Shoe-In - December 18, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsJoin this important episode - sponsored by Centric Software - where we discuss how shoe companies can best map their supply chains, collect and centralized their impact data to report and comply with new regulations in Cali and Europe. With special guests: Matt Nakari, Centric Software and A...
#402 Historic November 2023 FFANY Realtime Recap
Shoe-In - December 11, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsFDRA's own Matt Priest, Andy Polk, and Sandi Mines review key takeaways from the just completed Fashion Footwear Association of New York's (FFANY) Market Week. Listen in to hear all the key themes, side conversations, and industry analysis gleaned from this season's critical footwear trade show....
#401 Eco-Innovations Helping Update Outsoles!
Shoe-In - December 04, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsThomas Bogle, the founder and CEO of Solum, joins us on the show this week to explore biomaterials for the outsole and how it can revolutionize the industry. Solum is a biomaterials company re-engineering outsoles with plant-based alternatives compared to traditional synthetics and plastics. Thi...
#400 All in the Family: Exploring the Emerging Shoe Brand D’Amelio Footwear With Marc D’Amelio
Shoe-In - November 27, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsJoin us to hear Marc's shoe story and how the D'Amelio family is creating a sustainable business model with their brand, D'Amelio Footwear. Marc will discuss their pop-up experience in LA, their design process, their presence at FFANY in New York this week, and much more. With special guest: ...
Episode 99: The Marvels, A Haunting in Venice, Five Nights at Freddy's, Killers of the Flower Moon
Slate Laced - November 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 hourThis week the Slate Laced gang reviews the following movies: The Marvels (2023), A Haunting in Venice (2023), Five Nights at Freddy's (2023), Killers of the Flower Moon (2023). Please like and subscribe! @slatelaced
#399 Exploring the Complexities of Footwear Trade With US-China Relations: Unpacking the Biden-Xi Summit
Shoe-In - November 20, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsMatt, Andy, and Thomas provide their hot takes on the Biden-Xi meeting in San Francisco last week. They also break down the struggling Chinese economy, the positive China pivot towards the U.S., and how the Biden Administration and Capitol Hill might react to the elimination of 301 footwear duti...
#398 Ready, Set, Report! Unpacking the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Shoe-In - November 13, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsHave you heard of the new mandatory Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive passed in the European Union? Ashton Zeller, Bloom's Chief Scientist, is here to explain what the directive means for companies who do business in Europe and how they can prepare. He offers insight into LCA's, third...
#397 Footwear Inventories, Consumer Debt, and GDP, Oh My!
Shoe-In - November 06, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsGary Raines, FDRA's fearless economist, drops by Shoe-In Show to discuss surprise GDP numbers, current shoe inventory levels, and consumer spending heading into 2024. While GDP is up almost 5%, slowing consumer demand is causing concern. Gary explains how credit card debt, Buy Now Pay Later serv...
#396 Leading Well With Kitty Bolinger of Dansko
Shoe-In - October 30, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsDansko President Kitty Bolinger joins Matt and Sandi to outline her vision for the iconic shoe brand under her new leadership. As a sustainability trend setter and customer-centric company, Kitty and her team have a long history of creating great products from their innovative headquarters in Pe...
Episode 98: Buyer beware
Slate Laced - October 25, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutesThis week the Slate Laced gang tells some horror stories when it comes to online shopping and some issues with the Goat app. They also get into some of the latest sneaker news and Slate Laced Sports. Please like and subscribe! @slatelaced
#395 Starting a Footwear Brand Off on the Right Foot with Mike Gugat of Jbrds
Shoe-In - October 23, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsFootwear industry veteran and successful entrepreneur Mike Gugat joins Shoe-In this week to discuss his children's shoe brand Jbrds. Mike and his team are developing innovative kids shoes designed by a podiatrist, and his innovative approach is attracting critical investment. Get the lastest on ...
#394 Realtime Holiday Footwear Consumer Trends in Focus
Shoe-In - October 16, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsMatt and Thomas break down the latest FDRA Holiday Shoe Sales Forecast as the 2023 holiday shopping season kicks up into full gear. Listen in to better understand key shoe shopper insights in the face of continued inflation and a softening economy. Contact [email protected] to gain access to the ful...
Episode 97: Slate Laced Sports & Dumb Money (2023)
Slate Laced - October 10, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutesThis week the Slate Laced gang discusses the major trades that happened this past week in sports and review the latest film 'Dumb Money' (2023). Please like and subscribe! @slatelaced
#393 Achieving Supply Chain Transparency With Marissa Brock of Sourcemap
Shoe-In - October 09, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsSupply chain transparency is all the rage with new and emerging global regulations like the UFLPA and increased environmental standards. Join Matt and Thomas as they welcome supply chain visibility expert Marissa Brock to break down the effective ways in which Sourcemap supports the footwear and...
#392 Fostering an Empowering Culture Through Localized Retail With Matt Lafone
Shoe-In - October 02, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsShoe industry vet and retail leader Matt Lafone drops by Shoe-In to discuss with Matt and Andy his innovative approach to driving growth in the footwear industry and fostering an empowering culture for his coworkers and consumers. As President and GM of The Athlete's Foot, Matt leverages the ret...
Episode 96: Its gotta be Yen or Rupees, right?
Slate Laced - September 26, 2023 19:00 - 1 hourThis week the Slate Laced gang discusses the latest sneaker releases and provides the Slate Late to let you know whether to cop or not. Legend also has a special unboxing! We end the episode with the latest in sports news with Slate Laced Sports. Please like and subscribe! @slatelaced
#391 Court’s in Session With Sneaker Law’s Kenneth Anand
Shoe-In - September 25, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsSneaker Law founder and former Yeezy GC Kenneth Anand stops by Shoe-In to discuss his life-long passion for sneakers and his journey into turning his love of shoes into a successful career in the footwear industry. He also bats around critical intellectual property and legal hot topics with Matt...
Episode 95: The Equalizer 3 (2023)
Slate Laced - September 20, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutesThis week the Slate Laced gang reviews and deep dives into the latest in the Equalizer franchise, The Equalizer 3 (2023). Please not there are mild spoilers ahead so you may want to watch the film first! Please like and subscribe! @slatelaced
#390 China Trade Expert Frank Lavin is Back!
Shoe-In - September 18, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsListen in as Frank Lavin, Founder and Chairman of Export Now, stops by Shoe-In to discuss the current state of trade policy amidst the 2024 Republican presidential primary season. As former Under Secretary of International Trade, Ambassador to Singapore, and Reagan White House aid, Frank has ton...
#389 The New Consumer Mentality Ahead of the Holidays
Shoe-In - September 11, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsAs you prep your holiday sales plans, make sure you listen to our latest episode on the current economic landscape and its effects on consumer spending. Join Andy and Matt as they analyze the data to uncover the effects of the current economic environment and changes in the supply chain, all whi...
Episode 94: New releases vs the Slate Rate & Slate Laced Sports
Slate Laced - September 06, 2023 01:00 - 1 hourThis week the Slate Laced gang discusses the latest releases, gives out slate rates and cover the latest in sports new with Slate Laced Sports. Please like and subscribe! @slatelaced
#388 Focus on Mold: Navigating Supply Chain Challenges with Mike Hanrahan of Superdry International Americas
Shoe-In - September 04, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsDo you want to know how to navigate modern supply chain challenges and protect product from moisture and mold? Join us as we speak with Mike Hanrahan, Senior Vice President of Superdry International Americas, about the company's strategies for increasing efficiency, lowering costs, and making su...
#387 Exploring Shoe Sustainability with NIKE's Chief Sustainability Officer Noel Kinder
Shoe-In - August 28, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsNIKE's very own Chief Sustainability Officer Noel Kinder joins Matt and Andy to explore NIKE's innovative and transparent approach to all things sustainability. Noel shares his personal shoe story and delves into why NIKE has a Chief Sustainability Officer, along with details of his day-to-day r...
#386 Okabashi 2.0: The New CEO and Circular Evolution of This American Made Shoe Company
Shoe-In - August 21, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsAmerican shoe manufacturing is going through a transformation and renaissance. Join us on this episode as we meet Okabashi's new CEO and hear about its new journey towards a new business model and way of doing business more sustainably! Their shoe factory is located in GA, which provides them a ...
Episode 93: Barbie (2023)
Slate Laced - August 16, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutesThis week the Slate Laced gang reviews the latest movie sensation, Barbie (2023). Please like and subscribe! @slatelaced
#385 The Launch of the SOLEcial Studies CommUNITY Academy with Sean Williams
Shoe-In - August 14, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIndustry vet, serial entrepreneur, and FDRA friend Sean Williams drops in for a chat with Matt and Sabria about the newly minted SOLEcial Studies CommUNITY Academy (SSCA) in Brooklyn. With the support of Healing Soles and hip hop legend Ali Shahid Mohammed from A Tribe Called Quest, the sky's th...
#384 Unpacking the Latest on Shoe Packaging with Mark Maxwell of Billerud
Shoe-In - August 07, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsAre you looking to make your packaging sustainable and cost-efficient? Look no further! Join us on the Shoe-In Show to hear from Mark Maxwell from Billerud, who will guide us through the process and talk about the importance of packaging in the era of sustainability. From understanding the suppl...
#383 Dr. Funkenstein and the Supply Chain Chaos: A Dungeon & Dragons Adventure
Shoe-In - July 31, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsHave you ever wondered what the biggest supply chain issues are in today's global trade market? Pete Mento, the Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade at DSV, joins Shoe-In to discuss the current chaos of the logistics and supply chain industry. Pete explains the challenges posed...
Episode 92: New inventory from Out of the Dark LLC & Slate Laced Sports
Slate Laced - July 26, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutesThis week the Slate Laced gang has a special treat for the followers! They unbox the latest pants and footwear from Out of the Dark LLC by David Luna; stay tuned for the slate rate. They also discuss the latest in sports news. Please like and subscribe! @slatelaced
#382 Innovation in Action: How Biomaterials are Transforming Footwear
Shoe-In - July 24, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsShoes are in the middle of a major transition thanks to new plant based materials that are outperforming traditional materials. Jason Robinson, founder and CEO of Evoco, an innovation company focused on shoe sustainability, reveals how they are changing the shoe game with new bio-chemistry. Jaso...