Shoe-In Podcast
1) #508 Footwear's New Innovation and Talent Engine
Listen and get a front-row look at how a new footwear program delivering fresh thinking is fueling the next chapter of industry growth. In this episode of Shoe-In Show, host Andy Polk is joined by Ala...Show More
2) #507 2025 Footwear Leadership Series Highlights Powered by Ortholite
We're wrapping up 2025 with the best moments from our Footwear Leadership Series powered by Ortholite. This special episode highlights standout insights from top industry leaders — including Todd Krin...Show More
3) #506 Navigating Chemical Compliance in Footwear: Insights From Eurofins Experts
How do footwear brands stay compliant in a world of ever-growing chemical regulations? In this episode of The Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett welcome Eurofins experts Pratik Ichhaporia a...Show More
4) #505 Pitch to the Pavement: Rob Griffiths on Leading Saucony
How does a Liverpool footballer's son become the global brand president of Saucony? In this inspiring episode of the Shoe-In Show, Rob Griffiths joins hosts Matt Priest and Andy Polk to share his jour...Show More
5) #504 FFANY Footwear Trend Watch Fall 2025
Curious about the footwear trends set to define 2026? Join Sandi Mines, Christie Horan and Jolie Gracia as they spotlight must-have styles—from mules and Mary Janes to bold sneakers, embellished heels...Show More
6) #503 Inside the Global Shoeconomy: Footwear Imports, Tariffs, and Trade Trends
What's driving record U.S. footwear imports despite tariffs and inflation? In this special rebroadcast from the Port of Long Beach's Supply Chain Insight series, host Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Of...Show More
7) #502 Frugal or Fearless? What the Data Says About Today's Footwear Consumer
Are consumers pinching pennies or powering through? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, FDRA Chief Economist Gary Raines joins Andy Polk to break down the latest data on spending, sentiment, and reta...Show More
8) #501 Why Dallas Became the Heart of Western Footwear With Dallas Market Center and Ariat International
Why is Dallas the epicenter of Western footwear and fashion? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, hosts Matt Priest and Christie Horan sit down with Cindy Morris, President & CEO of the Dallas Market ...Show More
9) #500 Shoe-In Show’s 500th Episode: Celebrating the Footwear Industry’s Podcast
In this milestone edition of the Shoe-In Show, hosts Matt Priest, Andy Polk, Thomas Crockett, Christie Horan, and producer Blake Althen look back on the incredible path from humble beginnings to becom...Show More
10) #499 Proving Comfort: Inside the Science of Better Footwear With INSITE
How do you prove a shoe is truly comfortable? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, Justin Ter Har of INSITE joins host Andy Polk to reveal how biomechanics, real-life testing, and podiatrist-approved ...Show More