Oct 26, 202629 min
This is episode two of a special three-part Shoe-In Show series in partnership with SATRA Technology : The Science Behind Great Footwear. What does it actually take to make a shoe that won't let you down? Matt Priest...
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Covering the ins and outs of all things footwear, from sneakers to heels, loafers to slippers and every type of shoe in between. Brought to you by the FDRA and FFANY, the footwear industry's associations focused on retail, trade, politics and fashion…helping create and enhance conversations on all things footwear.
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What is Shoe-In about?
Covering the ins and outs of all things footwear, from sneakers to heels, loafers to slippers and every type of shoe in between. Brought to you by the FDRA and FFANY, the footwear industry's associations focused on retail, trade, politics and fashion…helping create and enhance conversations on all things footwear.
What has Shoe-In covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#553 The Science of Slip Resistance: What Every Footwear Brand Needs To Know" (26 October 2026, 29 minutes), "#552 Modernizing Product Development: Why Footwear Brands Can't Afford To Wait" (19 October 2026, 30 minutes), and "#551 33 Years of Shoes for a Cure: The Footwear Industry's Fight Against Breast Cancer" (12 October 2026, 19 minutes).
How often does Shoe-In publish?
Shoe-In publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 572 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Shoe-In?
Booking probability for Shoe-In is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Shoe-In requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Shoe-In's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Shoe-In?
The strongest fits for Shoe-In are Footwear Manufacturing and Other Durable Goods Wholesale. Shoe-In has a business audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 19, 202630 min
This is Episode 1 of a special five-part Shoe-In Show series in partnership with Centric Software: What's Driving Footwear's New Operational Transformation. In this episode, Andy Polk sits down with David Gardner...
- Oct 12, 202619 min
In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Sandi Mines share everything you need to know about Shoes for a Cure's biggest October yet. Celebrating its 33rd year, the initiative is bringing new collaborations...
- Oct 5, 202633 min
In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Christie Horan sit down with Semaj Neville, Vice President of Business Development at Steve Madden, for a conversation about leadership, empathy, and the power of...
Episode #549
#549 What Comfort in Footwear Actually Means With SATRA's Harriet Stokes & Simon Courtney
Sep 28, 202632 minWhat makes a shoe truly comfortable and how do you actually measure it? In the first episode of a special three-part series with SATRA Technology , Matt Priest sits down with Harriet Stokes, Innovation and Development...
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Episode #548
#548 Building the Future of Footwear: The Footwear Innovation Foundation's Launchpad Program
Sep 21, 202632 minWhat does it take to bring a breakthrough footwear idea to life — and what happens when the entire industry gets behind it? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Andy Polk sits down with Michael Seeley, Alan Lugo, and...
- Sep 14, 202630 min
Is the footwear industry's reliance on China at a multi-generational low — or is a resurgence on the horizon? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, FDRA's Matt Priest, Thomas Crockett, and Gary Raines break down the latest...
Episode #546
#546 The Program Increasing Factory Productivity in Vietnam and Every Footwear Brand Should Know
Sep 7, 202627 minWhat if a simple pair of glasses could transform your factory floor? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Andy Polk sits down with Ramona Bajema, PhD, Senior Advisor of VisionSpring to talk about the Clear Vision Workplace...
- Aug 31, 202625 min
What happens when a sneaker obsessive spots a gap nobody else is filling? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest sits down with Devonn Vidal, Founder and CEO of Sneakky Klean, to talk about one of the most...
- Aug 24, 202638 min
What does it take to build a technology-forward footwear company from the ground up? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Sandi Mines sit down with Jennet Chow and Mike Chen, Co-CEOs of Evolution Design Lab...
- Aug 17, 202631 min
What happens when centuries of tradition meet the demands of a modern footwear industry? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Christie Horan sit down with Jane Wilson, Chair of the British Footwear...
- Aug 10, 202629 min
AI is everywhere right now, but how do you know what's actually worth your time? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett sit down with Christopher Padilla, Senior Advisor at Brunswick Group and...
- Aug 3, 202628 min
What does the 2026 back-to-school season tell us about where the footwear industry is headed? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Andy Polk sit down with Bryan Eshelman, Americas Leader of Retail at...
- Jul 27, 202630 min
What defines sneaker culture in a world where individualism has replaced brand loyalty? In part two of this special Shoe-In Show conversation, recorded live at the Library of Congress, Matt Priest continues the...
- Jul 20, 202632 min
In this special episode of Shoe-In Show, recorded live at the Library of Congress in partnership with the Congressional Sneaker Caucus, Matt Priest joins Representative Jared Moskowitz, footwear designer and educator...
- Jul 13, 202617 min
What does it take to build lasting brands in one of footwear's most competitive categories? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Sandi and Christie sit down with Peter Roccamo, President at Falc USA, to talk legacy...
- Jul 6, 202628 min
On this episode of Shoe-In Show, Logan Bird, President and CEO of Mephisto USA, shares his vision for leading one of footwear's most respected heritage brands. From stepping into the CEO role to preserving Mephisto's...
- Jun 29, 202629 min
The 2026 FIFA World Cup isn't just the biggest soccer tournament on the planet — it's happening right here, and the energy is unlike anything America has seen before. In this special episode of Shoe-In Show, hosts Matt...
Episode #535
#535 From Capitol Hill to the Footwear Industry: Thomas Crockett on Trade, Tariffs & Advocacy
Jun 22, 202633 minWhat happens in Washington doesn't stay in Washington — especially if you're in footwear. In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Christie sits down with Thomas Crockett, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at FDRA...
- Jun 15, 202635 min
What does it look like to spend a career at the top of the footwear industry and then dedicate yourself to making sure others can follow? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Sabria Butler sit down with...
Recent guests
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Mike Chen
Author of Star Wars - BROTHERHOOD, Evolution Design Lab
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Jane Wilson
Chief Nursing Officer, British Footwear Association
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Sean Williams
Senior Lecturer in German and European Cultural History, Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design
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Jared Moskowitz
U.S. Congressman Serving Florida's 23rd District, U.S. congressional district Florida 23
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