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#99 Jasmine Explores Upcoming Outdoor Footwear Trends with Sorel, KEEN, and Timberland Apr 02, 2018

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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.

#98 Launching a New Footwear Brand with Bill Snowden of Jane and the Shoe Mar 26, 2018

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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

#97 Dissecting the British Footwear Empire with John Saunders Mar 19, 2018

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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.

#96 Real-time Footwear Quality Updates with Quality Corrections & Inspections Mar 12, 2018

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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

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#95 Footwear Design Download with Pensole Footwear Design Academy Mar 05, 2018

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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

#94 The Evolution of Footwear Media with the Esteemed Michael Atmore Feb 26, 2018

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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.

#93 The Meaning of Shoes and Their Various Styles with Elizabeth Semmelhack Feb 19, 2018

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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

#92 The World of Independent Footwear Retail with Chiappetta Shoes Feb 12, 2018

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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.

#91 One Big Fashion Footwear in Focus Segment with Jasmine Feb 05, 2018

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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.

#90 Exploring the Amazing Bata Shoe Museum with Elizabeth Semmelhack Jan 29, 2018

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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