Shoe-In

Matt and Andy welcome back athletic industry expert and all things sneaker guru Matt Powell as they explore current challenges facing the athletic footwear marketplace. What's in store in 2017 for this vitally important segment of the footwear industry? Find out when you listen to this episode. FDRA newbie Jasmine Pendergrass takes over the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she educates the boys on the advent of sock booties. Matt Powell's latest blog Sock booties Sock sneakers

Matt and Andy welcome back athletic industry expert and all things sneaker guru Matt Powell as they explore current challenges facing the athletic footwear marketplace.  What's in store in 2017 for this vitally important segment of the footwear industry?  Find out when you listen to this episode.   FDRA newbie Jasmine Pendergrass takes over the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she educates the boys on the advent of sock booties.   Matt Powell's latest blog Sock booties Sock sneakers

Sean Reilly, experienced Washington attorney, comes to the studio to educate the boys on all things Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and its impact on the footwear industry. Wardrobe Oxygen's own Alison Gary stops by to discuss embellished shoes, including Koio Collective's Swarvoski crystal sneakers, in the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Sean Reilly, experienced Washington attorney, comes to the studio to educate the boys on all things Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and its impact on the footwear industry.   Wardrobe Oxygen's own Alison Gary stops by to discuss embellished shoes, including Koio Collective's Swarvoski crystal sneakers, in the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Matt and Andy are joined by Clay Jenkins, Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Compliance at Caleres as they explore Chinese New Year and its impact on footwear sourcing and the global footwear supply chain. Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen explores the reemergence of kitten heels in the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment. Look at kitten heels here and here.

Matt and Andy are joined by Clay Jenkins, Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Compliance at Caleres as they explore Chinese New Year and its impact on footwear sourcing and the global footwear supply chain.   Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen explores the reemergence of kitten heels in the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment. Look at kitten heels here and here.

Matt, Andy, and Thomas discuss the proposed border adjustability tax reform initiative being pushed in the House and its potential impact on footwear companies and consumers alike. In the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen discusses all things velvet footwear.

Matt, Andy, and Thomas discuss the proposed border adjustability tax reform initiative being pushed in the House and its potential impact on footwear companies and consumers alike.   In the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen discusses all things velvet footwear.  

Matt and Andy launch 2017 with a bang, exploring key footwear business trends impacting the industry today, including current sales outlooks, footwear material cost trends, and shoe store employment metrics. Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen joins the boys for the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she explores the increasing trend of styling hosiery with your footwear.

Matt and Andy launch 2017 with a bang, exploring key footwear business trends impacting the industry today, including current sales outlooks, footwear material cost trends, and shoe store employment metrics.   Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen joins the boys for the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she explores the increasing trend of styling hosiery with your footwear.