Shoe-In

Matt and Andy welcome industry executive and global footwear expert Mike Jeppesen as they dive into footwear sourcing trends, changing retail and consumer behaviors, and emerging footwear development innovations. Mike serves as President of Global Operations Group and Wolverine Heritage Group for Wolverine Worldwide and its 13 distinguished brands, including Sperry, Keds, Stride Rite, Saucony, Merrell and more. Christie discusses several interchangeable footwear options in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment including these interchangeable heels -- and interchangeable uppers from Cat Perkins.

Matt and Andy welcome industry executive and global footwear expert Mike Jeppesen as they dive into footwear sourcing trends, changing retail and consumer behaviors, and emerging footwear development innovations. Mike serves as President of Global Operations Group and Wolverine Heritage Group for Wolverine Worldwide and its 13 distinguished brands, including Sperry, Keds, Stride Rite, Saucony, Merrell and more.

Christie discusses several interchangeable footwear options in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment including these interchangeable heels -- and interchangeable uppers from Cat Perkins.

Matt and Andy welcome Ed Foster, Director of Global Logisitics and Customs Compliance at Cole Haan, to explore the intersections between footwear design, classification, logistics, innovation and athleisure. Christie discusses footwear shoppers' willingness to pay full price for athleisure vs. other footwear in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment. Cole Haan Zerogrand

Matt and Andy welcome Ed Foster, Director of Global Logisitics and Customs Compliance at Cole Haan, to explore the intersections between footwear design, classification, logistics, innovation and athleisure.

Christie discusses footwear shoppers' willingness to pay full price for athleisure vs. other footwear in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Cole Haan Zerogrand

Matt and Andy welcome Garry Johnson, CEO of Steel Blue, as they explore the footwear market down under in Australia. Garry also discusses the push to bring a foreign shoe brand to the United States, including some surprises along the way. http://www.steelblue.com Christie reviews this year's Fall boot trends in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Matt and Andy welcome Garry Johnson, CEO of Steel Blue, as they explore the footwear market down under in Australia. Garry also discusses the push to bring a foreign shoe brand to the United States, including some surprises along the way.  http://www.steelblue.com


Christie reviews this year's Fall boot trends in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Matt and Andy welcome Cleto Sagripanti, Founder and Owner of Italian Holding Moda and President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC), as he takes the boys on an in-depth tour on all things Italian footwear -- from brands to manufacturing to fashion, it's all here for you to explore, region by region. Christie educates the boys on the offerings of Italian shoe designer Nicolò Beretta - https://www.giannicoofficial.com Italian Footwear Moda -- http://www.italianholdingmoda.it/en/ IFM Brands: Alberto Fermani - www.albertofermani.it Kalliste - www.kalliste.it

Matt and Andy welcome Cleto Sagripanti, Founder and Owner of Italian Holding Moda and President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC), as he takes the boys on an in-depth tour on all things Italian footwear -- from brands to manufacturing to fashion, it's all here for you to explore, region by region.

Christie educates the boys on the offerings of Italian shoe designer Nicolò Beretta - https://www.giannicoofficial.com

Italian Footwear Moda -- http://www.italianholdingmoda.it/en/
IFM Brands:
Alberto Fermani - www.albertofermani.it
Kalliste - www.kalliste.it

Matt and Andy commiserate over the complex U.S. footwear classification system as they seek solace and insights from FDRA Chief Customs Counsel John Pellegrini. Christie explores the world of Gianvito Rossi and his relentless pursuit to make stilletos comfortable in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/brands/meet-gianvito-rossi-the-man-making-stilettos-comfortable/

Matt and Andy commiserate over the complex U.S. footwear classification system as they seek solace and insights from FDRA Chief Customs Counsel John Pellegrini. Christie explores the world of Gianvito Rossi and his relentless pursuit to make stilletos comfortable in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/brands/meet-gianvito-rossi-the-man-making-stilettos-comfortable/