Shoe-In

Join 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:

Marc D'Amelio, CEO, D'Amelio Footwear

Hosted by:

Sandi Mines and Matt Priest

Matt, 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 duties.

Hosted by:

Matt Priest, Andy Polk and Thomas Crockett

Have 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 party auditing schemes, and how the directive requires companies to start gathering sustainability data. Tune in to learn how you can keep your business compliant with the new Directive!

With special guest:

Ashton Zeller, Chief Scientist, Bloom

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk

Gary 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 services, and other financial burdens will likely be headwinds for consumers in 2024. Tune in to learn more!

With special guest:

Gary Raines, Chief Economist, FDRA

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk

Dansko 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 Pennsylvania. Get the inside scoop on Kitty's shoe story and learn actionable insights from this remarkable female shoe leader!

With special guest:

Kitty Bolinger, President, Dansko

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Sandi Mines

Footwear 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 Mike's entrepreneurial journey with Jbrds on this week's episode.

With special guest:

Mike Gugat, Founder, Jbrds

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett

Matt 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 full report.

Hosted by:

Matt Priest, President & CEO, FDRA and Thomas Crockett, Vice President, FDRA

Supply 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 apparel industries under increased scrutiny. From an idea born at MIT to a global solutions company, Sourcemap is helping companies navigate emerging supply chain visibility trends today.

With special guest:

Marissa Brock, Sr. Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Sourcemap

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett

Shoe 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 retailer's franchising model to curate highly localized assortments in underserved markets and thoughtfully connect with customers at a local level. Tune in to learn to learn Matt's secrets to fostering diverse and impactful experiences for the entire Athlete's Foot community.

With special guest:

Matt Lafone, President & GM of Americas, The Athlete's Foot

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk

Sneaker 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 and Thomas and discusses the next frontier in IP protection for brands and creators alike. Oh, and don't forget to buy his book here - https://www.sneakerlaw.com.

With special guest:

Kenneth Anand, Founder, Sneaker Law

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett