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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.
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#549 What Comfort in Footwear Actually Means With SATRA's Harriet Stokes & Simon Courtney (opens the original)
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What 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 Technologist, and Simon Courtney, Divisional Manager of Footwear, to explore one of footwear's most complex and misunderstood topics. From moisture management to the psychology behind consumer perception, Harriet and Simon break down how comfort is defined, tested, and evolved over
#548 Building the Future of Footwear: The Footwear Innovation Foundation's Launchpad Program (opens the original)
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What 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 Christie Horan to pull back the curtain on the Footwear Innovation Foundation's Launchpad program and the upcoming Elevation Event in Portland. From attracting unconventional talent to fostering collaboration across the industry, the Launchpad is designed to surface the ideas and innova
#547 Trade Talk: Inside the Shifting Landscape of Footwear Imports With FDRA (opens the original)
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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 developments in footwear trade policy and what they mean for brands and retailers navigating today's complex sourcing landscape. From shifting import dynamics and the role of alternative sourcing countries to the political forces shaping trade decisions, this is the inside conversa
#546 The Program Increasing Factory Productivity in Vietnam and Every Footwear Brand Should Know (opens the original)
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What 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 program and why providing eyeglasses to factory workers is one of the most powerful and underutilized tools in footwear manufacturing today. The data is compelling: clear vision doesn't just improve worker wellbeing, it drives measurable gains in productivity, quality control, and
#545 Restore Over Replace: Devonn Vidal on Sneakky Klean & the Future of Sneaker Care (opens the original)
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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 unexpected and exciting entrepreneurial journeys in footwear today. Starting in Miami in 2019, Devonn built a premium sneaker cleaning and restoration business from the ground up — creating a professional care category that essentially didn't exist at scale. From free pickup and delivery
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