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#79 Real-Time Sneaker Industry Analysis with ARCH-USA.com's Chris Burns Nov 13, 2017

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ARCH-USA.com founder and sneaker industry analyst Chris Burns joins Matt, Andy, and Jasmine on this week's episode of Shoe-In to discuss the latest in sneaker industry headlines and hot takes. Chris' vast experience and background help the Shoe-In team break down current shoe resale trends, NIKE's retail realignment, and the potential for Under Armour's Curry 4. Jasmine closes out the show with another amazing Whatcha Got? Whatcha Gettin'? segment.

#78 Honoring Military Veterans and Their Footwear with Matt's Mom & Dad Nov 06, 2017

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Matt and Andy welcome in Rick and Alison Priest, otherwise known as Matt's mom and dad, for this special Veteran's Day discussion on footwear. The episode unexpectedly starts off as a roast of Matt and his days as a youngster before turning to the importance of honoring our nation's veterans and the footwear they wear protecting our country. Jasmine interjects with a segment two-fer as she drops both her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment and Whatcha Got? Whatcha Gettin'?

#77 Talking Tax Reform & Footwear with FDRA's Thomas Crockett Nov 01, 2017

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FDRA's policy guru Thomas Crockett stops by the Shoe-In Show studio to discuss the latest and greatest on tax reform and its impact on the footwear industry. Matt and Andy push the key ways to get involved both with FDRA and as advocates for the industry we love. Jasmine unveils DSW's latest push to offer in-store shoe rentals and repairs in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

#76 LaCrosse & Farrow Tackle Footwear Logistics & Customs in Real Time Oct 30, 2017

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Andy and Matt are live on location at the Bridgeport Brewery in Portland's famed Pearl District during FDRA's first-ever Brews & Shoes charity event supporting Raphael House and Soles4Souls. This time around, famed FDRA collaborators Quinn O'Rourke from LaCrosse Footwear and Kerry Rasmussen from Farrow join in the Shoe-In fun as they discuss the ins and outs of all things footwear logistics and customs.

#75 Portland, Packaging, Printing, and 'Pliance Oct 23, 2017

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Andy and Matt are live on location at the Bridgeport Brewery in Portland's famed Pearl District during FDRA's first-ever Brews & Shoes charity event supporting Raphael House and Soles4Souls. Portlanders Rick Hawley and Sara Bowersox explain what makes Portland such a hotbed of footwear industry talent while updating listeners on the latest trends in footwear packaging, customs, and compliance.

#74 Footwear Folks Supporting Key Charitable Organizations @ Brews & Shoes 2017 Oct 16, 2017

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Andy and Matt are live on location at the Bridgeport Brewery in Portland's famed Pearl District during FDRA's first-ever Brews & Shoes charity event supporting Raphael House and Soles4Souls. Amanda Ives of the Raphael House of Portland and Donna Mattick from Soles4Souls drop by to discuss the important work both organizations are doing to meet vital needs at home and abroad, and ways in which they partner with the footwear industry to get the job done.

#73 The Comfort & Style of Børn Shoes with John Heron Oct 09, 2017

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John Heron, General Manager at Børn Footwear, graduates from a Shoe-In Roadisode to the big time with his own Shoe-In Show as he discusses the continued evolution of the Børn brand and its passionate devotion to comfort and style. Matt and Andy dig deeper into John's shoe story and explore what its like to work for H.H. Brown's fearless leader Jim Issler. Jasmine downloads on the emerging trends on Børn's own website in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment.

#72 The Shoe Life & Shoe Times of the Amazing Bob Campbell Oct 02, 2017

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If there was a Mt. Rushmore for the footwear industry, Bob Campbell would be there proudly chiseled in stone. Matt, Andy, and Jasmine welcome the founder and fearless leader of BBC International with honor as he recalls the many ups and downs of his life in the shoe business. Join the Shoe-In team as they journey to the past with this shoe industry legend.

#71 Getting the Shoe Details from Genesco's Andy Gilbert Sep 25, 2017

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Andy Gilbert, President of Genesco Licensed Brands, joins Matt, Andy, and Jasmine to discuss the proud history of Genesco, its storied brands and retail outlets, and the current and constantly evolving state of the footwear industry as consumers continue to rule. The Shoe-In crew brings back the infamous Whatcha Got? Whatcha Gettin'? segment as they unveil the shoes they're wearing and what they plan to get next.

#70 The NPD Group's Beth Goldstein & the Current State of Footwear Retail Sep 18, 2017

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Key footwear industry analyst Beth Goldstein drops by Shoe-In to educate the crew on the latest and greatest (and most challenging) retail issues impacting shoe brands and companies. Beth brings the knowledge as she breaks down segmentation within the industry and the number of brands fighting over footwear consumer market share. For the first time in Shoe-In Show history (which isn't very long) the team does both the Fashion Footwear in Focus and the Whatcha got? Whatcha gettin'? segments.

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