#508 Footwear's New Innovation and Talent Engine episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 28 MIN

#508 Footwear's New Innovation and Talent Engine

from Shoe-In

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 Alan Lugo and Michael Seeley of the Liminal Group, to introduce the Footwear Launchpad — a new initiative designed to surface breakthrough ideas from around the world. They discuss how Liminal Group and the Footwear Innovation Foundation built the new footwear launchpad program and how it is transforming the industry's approach to innovation — expanding access for emerging talent and startups, while shaping the future of footwear design, technology, and collaboration. With special guests: Alan Lugo, Founder, alanandres, LLC and Michael Seeley, Founder and Managing Director, Liminal Group Hosted by: Andy Polk

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Dec 15, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

#508 Footwear's New Innovation and Talent Engine

0:00 28:52

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Shoe-In?

This episode is 28 minutes long.

When was this Shoe-In episode published?

This episode was published on December 15, 2025.

Can I download this Shoe-In episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!