#548 Building the Future of Footwear: The Footwear Innovation Foundation's Launchpad Program
What does it take to bring a breakthrough footwear idea to life — and what happens when the entire industry gets behind it? In this episode...
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20 of 568 episodes#547 Trade Talk: Inside the Shifting Landscape of Footwear Imports With FDRA
Is the footwear industry's reliance on China at a multi-generational low — or is a resurgence on the horizon? In this episode of Shoe-In Sho...
#546 The Program Increasing Factory Productivity in Vietnam and Every Footwear Brand Should Know
What if a simple pair of glasses could transform your factory floor? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Andy Polk sits down with Ramona Bajema...
#545 Restore Over Replace: Devonn Vidal on Sneakky Klean & the Future of Sneaker Care
What happens when a sneaker obsessive spots a gap nobody else is filling? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest sits down with Devonn...
#544 Jennet Chow & Mike Chen on Reinventing Footwear Through Technology
What does it take to build a technology-forward footwear company from the ground up? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Sandi...
#543 800 Years of Footwear History: Jane Wilson on British Footwear & Ancient Tradition
What happens when centuries of tradition meet the demands of a modern footwear industry? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Ch...
#542 Navigating the AI Landscape: Tools, Trends, and Tips for Success
AI is everywhere right now, but how do you know what's actually worth your time? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Thomas Cro...
#541 Back-to-School 2026: Consumer Shifts, Cost Pressure & What's Next for Footwear
What does the 2026 back-to-school season tell us about where the footwear industry is headed? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest a...
#540 Library of Congress: Sneaker Culture and the American Story (Part 2)
What defines sneaker culture in a world where individualism has replaced brand loyalty? In part two of this special Shoe-In Show conversatio...
#539 Library of Congress: Sneaker Culture and the American Story (Part 1)
In this special episode of Shoe-In Show, recorded live at the Library of Congress in partnership with the Congressional Sneaker Caucus, Matt...
#538 Premium Kids' Footwear & the Art of Licensing With Peter Roccamo of Falc USA
What does it take to build lasting brands in one of footwear's most competitive categories? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Sandi and Chris...
#537 Leading a Heritage Brand: Logan Bird on the Future of Mephisto
On this episode of Shoe-In Show, Logan Bird, President and CEO of Mephisto USA, shares his vision for leading one of footwear's most respect...
#536 The World Cup Effect: Soccer, Culture & the American Spirit
The 2026 FIFA World Cup isn't just the biggest soccer tournament on the planet — it's happening right here, and the energy is unlike anythin...
#535 From Capitol Hill to the Footwear Industry: Thomas Crockett on Trade, Tariffs & Advocacy
What happens in Washington doesn't stay in Washington — especially if you're in footwear. In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Christie sits dow...
#534 Portia Blunt on the Black Footwear Forum, Legacy, and Bee Blunt
What does it look like to spend a career at the top of the footwear industry and then dedicate yourself to making sure others can follow? In...
#533 How Crocs Walk in the Shoes of Their Fans and Drive Global Trends With Anne Mehlman, Executive Vice President and Brand President, Crocs
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 Presid...
#532 Behind the Events: Inside FDRA With Jolie Gracia
Meet Jolie Gracia, Marketing and Events Coordinator at FDRA, who went from marketing graduate at UNC Greensboro to managing all four annual...
#531 Inside the Western Wear Boom With Dallas Market Center and Rios of Mercedes
What makes handcrafted Western boots a symbol of culture and craftsmanship? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest dives into the rich...
#530 From Politics to Footwear: Andy Polk's Journey Into the Industry
In this episode of Shoe In, Andy Polk shares his journey from politics to footwear, emphasizing the importance of problem-solving and a solu...
#529 The Casual Consumer: What Footwear Brands Need to Know Right Now With Bryan Eshelman
Are consumers moving away from athletic footwear or simply redefining what "casual" means? On this episode of Shoe In Show, Thomas and Chris...