Shoe-In

Footwear industry veteran Dave Grange joins us to talk about a very hot topic! What will the footwear industry look like post-pandemic? We dive into everything from online sales, which brands will come out on top, trade shows, and much more. Listen now and join the conversation by dropping us a message.

There is a ton of uncertainty surrounding us all right now. Discussion around moving footwear sourcing out of China has been circulating for a few years now but during the current state of the world the topic has become even hotter! Check out this episode as Andy and Matt discuss some reasons why you may or may not want to continue exploring other sourcing options.

This show is all about ideas and new tools - making it a must listen! Shoe E-commerce is exploding but big challenges remain from how shoes are delivered to how consumers shop and interact with shoes online. Team FDRA discusses bold ideas brands can consider to increase profits through new delivery options, new tools to help increase clicks to conversions and reduce returns!

Jasmine takes over the podcast for a quick chat with Ryan Yates, Coach & Marketing Director, at Hoop Mountain Dubai about ESPN's 10-part doc series "The Last Dance," covering MJ's career. Can't talk basketball without talking footwear, we get Ryan's thoughts on the doc, top retro Jordan's and the impact of the brand. Check Out Hoop Mountain Dubai Here: https://hoopmountain.ae/

With footwear duties increasing at a historic and astronomical rate, it's more important than ever that you have the tools in place to try and mitigate the impact. Join us as we discuss these tools and more with Liz Connell of ONESOURCE Global Trade.

Two Ten Footwear Foundation's newest leader, Shawn Osborne, joins the Shoe-In Show for the very first time! Shawn gives us insight on how the over 80 year old organization is filling the gap during the current crisis and ways in which their strategic approach is changing to meet emerging challenges. Jasmine also joins us for her world famous What you got, What You Gettin'? segment.

Cliff Sifford, Shoe Carnival's fearless leader and a Shoe-In Show favorite, joins us to discuss the re-opening of Shoe Carnival stores this past week. Make sure you listen to hear how this major footwear retailer has survived during this unfortunate time, their plans to keep Shoe Carnival associates and customers safe, and the future of retail in a post-pandemic environment.

FDRA's Footwear Innovation Advisor, Tiffany Beers, joins us remotely from California to weigh in on the ways the footwear industry is moving digitally. We also explore some of the software out now that people should utilize during these turbulent times, new released sustainable footwear, digital events, and more!

Matt, Andy and Thomas discuss the latest initiatives under development in DC to combat the prevalence of counterfeit products on e-commerce platforms. There is a lot of momentum in this area so you don't want to miss this conversation! Jasmine joins in with her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Fit is the key reason why most shoes are returned - and that is a major reason why shoe retailers and brands are working with Volumental. On this episode we explore how technology is allowing shoe scans, in just seconds, to link up with inventory to find the right shoes in stores as well as online. We also look at how data and technology are evolving to eventually allow a personalized fit for each person and an end of 'sizes'! Listen to this thoughtful exciting episode on a game-changing tech company!