Shoe-in

Matt and Andy explore emerging fall outdoor footwear trends with athletic and outdoor footwear expert Matt Powell. The boys bat around the challenges the outdoor segment is facing in light of athletic's continued dominance of the footwear retail marketplace. Christie throws out Keen's UNEEK footwear as an innovative take on the outdoor sandal in the Fashion Footwear in Focus segment. http://www.keenfootwear.com/uneek

On this week’s episode of Shoe-In, Matt, Andy, and Christie welcome Elizabeth Todd, Owner, and Christen Kinard, Manager, at The Shoe Hive, a women’s shoe boutique located in Old Town Alexandria. The group discusses the story of The Shoe Hive, the importance of customer relationships, FFANY, fall fashion trends, and more! During Fashion Footwear in Focus, Christie and Christen discuss the importance of Instagram and the possibility of a digital fashion show.

Matt, Andy, and Christie take listeners down a checklist of must know tips for launching the next great footwear brand in the US. Christie discusses the use of wait lists to drive demand for fashionable footwear.

Matt and Andy sit down with President Obama's chief trade advisor, Ambassador Michael Froman, at USTR HQ to discuss the current state of play for TPP, the remaining months of the Obama presidency, and other hot topics relating to global trade. Christie joins in on the fun as she quizzes the boys and Ambassador Froman on all things presidential footwear.

Matt and Andy welcome FDRA's IP lawyer David Spooner as he discusses the ins and outs of protecting your footwear brands in markets all over the world. Want to develop a strategy of protecting your brand? Start with this show! Christie uncovers centuries old shoes in the walls of Cambridge University in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Curious about what's happening in footwear retail right this minute? Download to listen to Matt, Andy, and Christie discuss footwear retail insights, dynamics, trends, and forecasts this fall. You won't be disappointed. In addition, Christie discusses the rise of Jimmy Choo shoes for men in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment. http://us.jimmychoo.com/en/men/

Politico Senior Trade Reporter Doug Palmer joins the show to discuss the business of trade reporting from the Battle in Seattle in 1999 to the current heated rhetoric on trade this election year. The crew discusses the Adidas announcement about the opening of an advanced footwear manufacturing facility in Atlanta next year in Christie's Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Matt, Andy, and Christie bat around great songs focused on footwear, including a controversial list of the top ten shoe songs of all time. Christie updates the boys on all things celebrity shoe endorsements and designs. Key song highlights include some of the following: These Boots Are Made For Walking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbyAZQ45uww Dancing Shoes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aQELo7tXyI Buggin' Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaIDj6vBEoU

Matt and Andy welcome U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) President Julie Hughes as they review takeaways from the August MAGIC/FN Platform show in Las Vegas and rundown key tips to navigating trade shows. Christie explores how footwear retailers are staying relevant and standing out in the hyper-competitive retail marketplace.

Factory compliance is constantly evolving as the industry continues to improve its collective efforts to raise standards. Matt and Andy passionately discuss all the important initiatives the industry is undertaking to drive change throughout the footwear supply chain. Christie explores the way in which retailers are using Pokemon Go in this week's Fashion Footwear in Focus.

Back to school is the biggest shoe time of the year! Matt and Andy welcome special guests Ron Fromm, President and CEO of FFANY, and Madalyn Priest, sixth grader and resident back-to-school fashionista, as they explore all the latest BTS trends and expectations. Christie joins the fun during her weekly Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Footwear retail and production is being impacted by global events like never before. Matt and Andy welcome world renowned security expert Dr. Peter Neumann of Kings College London to discus how Brexit is impacting footwear sales in Europe and the ways in which terrorism is threatening footwear sales and production worldwide.

As August hits, a long litany of shoe shows are lined up to bring our industry together. Matt and Andy welcome FFANY CEO Ron Fromm for a discussion on the important role shoe shows play in driving sales and building collaborations. Christie discusses emerging trends from new designers in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Rick Muskat, FDRA Chairman and Co-owner of Deer Stags Concepts rejoins the guys to discuss the evolution of footwear importing and the trail Rick's father and others blazed in global footwear production. Christie updates the guys on all things Yeezys in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

What's old is new again as Matt and Andy discuss current sourcing in China with key sourcing executives from Fila, Caleres, and Payless ShoeSource. Christie winds back the clock on the ongoing retro trend in footwear during her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Matt and Andy welcome Deer Stags Concepts Co-owner and FDRA Chairman Rick Muskat to the show as they discuss running a third-generation family business in the footwear industry. Christie educates the guys on current men's footwear pricing during her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Matt and Andy welcome Chad Moutray, Chief Economist at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) as they discuss the current US economy and the roll trade plays to increase domestic manufacturing. Christie informs the guys about the development of origami footwear during her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

CNN Commentator and former Romney campaign spokesman Kevin Madden stops by to discuss the current political environment and its impact on footwear trade and industry engagement.

FFANY President and CEO Ron Fromm rejoins Matt and Andy as they discuss new and innovative ways in which footwear companies reach footwear customers in the 21st Century.

Team FDRA discusses the latest developments in global footwear sourcing and the potential of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for the industry. Christie unveils a new and caffeine infused footwear collaboration for the boys to discuss in her latest Fashion Footwear in Focus.