Shoe-In

Herbert Smith, Marketing Designer and Director at Pensole Footwear Design Academy, drops by Shoe-In at FN PLATFORM in Las Vegas to peel back the layers on the history and purpose of the esteemed footwear design academy. Jasmine brings back her amazing Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she reviews some of the latest and greatest shoe collaborations now in the footwear marketplace. Pensole/Adidas/Harden Collaboration LeBron James/Kith/NIKE Custom AF1 and Jack

Before his recent brush with royalty, FN Editorial Director and all things footwear media guru Michael Atmore stopped by Shoe-In at FN Platform in Las Vegas to share his shoe story and download on the evolving footwear industry media and business landscape. Jasmine joins in with another world famous Whatcha Got? Whatcha Gettin'? segment as Michael and the boys shed light on the shoes they are currently wearing and what they plan to purchase in the very near future.

Elizabeth Semmelhack is back to discuss her newest book Shoes: The Meaning of Style and the unique history and social impact of sandals, boots, high heels, and sneakers. Shoe lovers shouldn't miss this fun journey through shoe history and the many surprises along the way (like, high heels were developed for men!) Jasmine stops by to discuss the ways in which footwear designers are using unique inspirations for their footwear creations: Mops & Yellow Sponges Plaids Corduroy

Matt and Andy welcome Tony Chiappetta of Chiappetta Shoes in Kenosha, Wisconsin as they learn more about the unique world of independent footwear retail. Tony downloads on the ways in which Chiappetta Shoes has met their customers' needs since opening in 1921. Jasmine jumps in to run through the best winter boots to sport during this cold winter in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Jasmine takes charge as this entire episode is one big Fashion Footwear in Focus segment. Listen in as Matt, Andy, and Jasmine explore the importance of celebrity, red carpets, and influencers on footwear fashion. She also explores expected footwear trends for 2018, like ugly dad shoes.