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Jasmine hits the shoe show floor to discover upcoming outdoor footwear trends on display at FN PLATFORM. Sorel, KEEN, and Timberland are all in focus as Jasmine scouts out these exciting new trends.

Footwear industry veteran Bill Snowden brings his years of experience and knowledge of the footwear industry to Shoe-In as he's in the middle of the launch of his new brand - Jane and the Shoe. Jasmine notices the potential reemergence of leather in new and bright colors in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.  A.S.98 Stavely Bally

Esteemed British footwear exec and British Footwear Association (BFA) CEO John Saunders stops by Shoe-In to educate the crew on all things British footwear and the British footwear empire. Jasmine jumps in for her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she reviews the fashionable return of cowboy boots at this year's New York Fashion Week.

Matt and Andy welcome footwear quality control expert Michael Levinson from Quality Corrections & Inspections as they review current quality issues impacting footwear - from mold to reappearing invisible ink and everything in between! Jasmine is back this week with her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment highlighting the many ways footwear companies are combining materials in new and innovative collaborations. Mixed Media More Mixed Media And One More

Herbert Smith, Marketing Designer and Director at Pensole Footwear Design Academy, drops by Shoe-In at FN PLATFORM in Las Vegas to peel back the layers on the history and purpose of the esteemed footwear design academy. Jasmine brings back her amazing Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she reviews some of the latest and greatest shoe collaborations now in the footwear marketplace. Pensole/Adidas/Harden Collaboration  LeBron James/Kith/NIKE Custom AF1 and Jack 

Before his recent brush with royalty, FN Editorial Director and all things footwear media guru Michael Atmore stopped by Shoe-In at FN Platform in Las Vegas to share his shoe story and download on the evolving footwear industry media and business landscape. Jasmine joins in with another world famous Whatcha Got? Whatcha Gettin'? segment as Michael and the boys shed light on the shoes they are currently wearing and what they plan to purchase in the very near future.

Elizabeth Semmelhack is back to discuss her newest book Shoes: The Meaning of Style and the unique history and social impact of sandals, boots, high heels, and sneakers. Shoe lovers shouldn't miss this fun journey through shoe history and the many surprises along the way (like, high heels were developed for men!) Jasmine stops by to discuss the ways in which footwear designers are using unique inspirations for their footwear creations: Mops & Yellow Sponges Plaids Corduroy

Matt and Andy welcome Tony Chiappetta of Chiappetta Shoes in Kenosha, Wisconsin as they learn more about the unique world of independent footwear retail. Tony downloads on the ways in which Chiappetta Shoes has met their customers' needs since opening in 1921. Jasmine jumps in to run through the best winter boots to sport during this cold winter in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Jasmine takes charge as this entire episode is one big Fashion Footwear in Focus segment. Listen in as Matt, Andy, and Jasmine explore the importance of celebrity, red carpets, and influencers on footwear fashion. She also explores expected footwear trends for 2018, like ugly dad shoes.

Bata Shoe Museum Curator and author Elizabeth Semmelhack joins Shoe-In to discuss the origins of the iconic museum and some of the amazing and interesting stories behind the museum's 13,000 artifacts. Jasmine jumps in for her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she explores the rising popularity of gold shoes. Some examples: Nike Classic Cortez Adidas Superstar Nike Air Max 97 Elizabeth's Books: Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture  Shoes: The Meaning of Style  Heights of Fashion: A History of the Elevated Shoe

Andy, Matt, and Jasmine run through the 2017 footwear holiday retail results and expectations for 2018 sales.  Jasmine jumps in as she and the boys explore the shoes they have and what they plan to buy in the world-famous "Whatcha Got? Whatcha Gettin'?" segment.

PRONicaragua Strategy Director Engel Gomez joins Shoe-In from Managua, Nicaragua to explore the various footwear sourcing opportunities available in the Central American country. What opportunities and challenges can you expect to encounter when buying shoes from Nicaraguan manufacturers? Make sure you download to listen. Jasmine explores the rise of eco-friendly shoe brands (VEERAH, The People's Movement, and VEJA) in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Den Ly, the winner of The Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) & ARSUTORIA School 2017 Joseph C. Moore Footwear Scholarship, is back on Shoe-In to update the crew on his amazing semester in Milan, Italy studying footwear design at the Arsutoria School.  Den educates the team on all things Arsutoria and what he learned at this prestigious school from materials and construction to design and development. Jasmine jumps in to explore three unexpected footwear trends popular with shoe shoppers in today's marketplace in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), rejoins Shoe-In for another go-round as he provides key bold predictions for the US economy in 2018 and discusses what's driving record-high confidence amongst US businesses. What are Chad's 2018 economic New Year's resolutions? Where will the dollar head in the coming year? How much will the Fed raise interest rates? Download to find out! Jasmine drops by for her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment to discuss the most searched apparel and footwear brands in 2017 per the Sourcing Journal and the popularity of mustard yellow.  Make sure you check out Wolverine's own Scott Labbe, VP of Advanced Concepts, as he helps the Shoe-In team start the show with his brand new song 'Yesterday.'

The entire Shoe-In team gathers around the proverbial footwear Christmas tree to wax poetic about the year that was 2017.  This is the 2017 Shoe-In Show Shoe Review with a little "Whatcha got? Watcha gettin'?" sprinkled on top.  Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Columbia Sportswear's President and CEO Tim Boyle stops by to discuss the company's proud history serving global outdoor consumers for over 70 years and the innovations and designs driving success through all of its brands - Columbia, Sorel, Mountain Hardwear, and Prana.  Tim and the boys trek through a number of topics including innovation, trade, changing retail, the outdoor consumer, and the company's recent Star Wars collaboration. Jasmine explores emerging outdoor trends, such as  Outdry Extreme Shoes, in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

Footwear industry icon and recent Footwear News Achievement Awards (FNAA) Hall of Fame inductee Rick Ausick stops by Shoe-In to download on the current state of footwear retail and innovations driving the overall shopping experience.  Rick also educates the boys on all that goes into preparing Famous Footwear's over 1,000 retail locations for the holiday shopping season. The Shoe-In team brings back the world famous "Watcha Got? Whatcha Gettin'?" segment as Rick and the hosts each unveil the shoes they are wearing and the next pair they plan to purchase.

Matt and Andy unpack the 2017 FDRA Holiday Shoe Sales Survey and explore the prevailing footwear retail trends impacting shoe shoppers this year. The boys do a deep dive into the ways in which footwear consumers are changing their approach to holiday shoe shopping. Jasmine joins in on the fun with her 'Whatcha got? Whatcha gettin'?" segment as the Shoe-In team unveils the shoes they're each currently sporting and want next such as the Batman Pumas, Allbirds, and the NIKE HyperAdapts.

Footwear construction expert Paul Bridge calls in from across the pond to discuss the British footwear market and key footwear construction issues impacting the industry today.  Topics range from English footwear retail to sole bonding to Northampton Town F.C.'s crest incorporating a leather shoe....The Beatles' Rubber Sole also gets a mention of course.   Jasmine educates the boys on Seth Aaron's recent 3D printed shoe line for Spring '18 in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

In the age of Trump and hyper-partisanship, strategic communication experts Claire Buchan Parker and Christy Moran drop by Shoe-In to offer up their corporate communication tips to footwear companies and professionals alike.  Claire and Christy bring years of White House, Congressional, and Corporate experience to the conversation. Jasmine discusses Fall 2017 footwear trends in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.