This week, Matt and Thomas dive into the complexities of supply chain visibility and mapping within the footwear industry. Joined by Suzanne van Huijgevoort, Associate Director, Advisory, and Myrna Grief, Director Supplier Market Development from Elevate, an LRQ Company, the experts shed light on the pressing issue of forced labor considerations and discuss the significant impact of the UFLPA. Additionally, they explore FDRA's innovative Shoe Waste program, aimed at reducing environmental impact and waste within the shoe manufacturing process. Tune in to gain valuable insights into ethical pra ..read more

In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt and Sandi sit down with Pat Mooney, the President and CEO of Footwear Unlimited, for a lifetime's worth of footwear insights. From his start in the warehouse to sourcing in Taiwan and India to back to St. Louis, Pat has a wealth of experience navigating the global footwear industry. Listen in as we discuss Pat's iconic brands like Frye and Spyder and the amazing team that drives Footwear Unlimited's growth and longevity. With special guest: Pat Mooney, President & CEO, Footwear Unlimited ..read more

Shoe foam is going  through a transformation as more recycled content is added, as well as bio-content, to make them more green. The trick is making sure the performance and costs are within range. Katie from Dynamic foam shares how the math can work for your brand! With special guest: Katie O’Hara, Director of Account Management, Dynamic Foam ..read more

Companies can no longer operate like its 2019 thanks to continued consumer shifts and new and growing risks across supply chains. A former Crocs PD manager joins us to share the headaches everyone using old systems are facing and what they need to do to update strategy and systems. He explains what better operations look like - smarter, easier, faster, less risk and more cost controlled - through a Centric Software PLM system that organizes teams and data. With special guest: Matt Nakari, Sales Director, Centric Software ..read more

With shoe retailers placing new RFID requirements on brands in the coming year, we wanted to bring in an expert to help our industry navigate this technology. That's why Josh Macy of Maxim Label & Packaging stopped by to educate Matt and Thomas on all things RFID and footwear. With special guest: Josh Macy, Strategic Business Development, Maxim Label & Packaging ..read more

Prasad Reddy, CEO of Twisted X discusses how Sustainability is one of the core competencies of the company and how the boot business is positioned for growth. With special guest: Prasad Reddy, CEO, Twisted X ..read more

Imaging and scanning innovator Franz Tschimben drops in to discuss new scanning and technology innovations driving digital product engagement. Sandi and Matt explore the ways in which Covision is helping footwear brands drive high resolution, interactive imaging to the industry and its consumers. Franz also helps articulate the future AI applications available to brands using his company's solution. With special guest: Franz Tschimben, Co-Founder, Covision Media ..read more

We love new shoe brands and their stories! This great episodes goes into why QUADSis was founded for "tweens." The Co-founders, and our friend Caroline de Baere who helped them get started, share their journey and lessons learned from designing and manufacturing their shoes - with an eye on style and health for girls - to their public launch and now efforts to grow. With special guests: Janet Ward and Stephanie Guido, Co-Founders, QUADS Designs and Caroline de Baere, Footwear Professor and Shoe Brand Consultant ..read more