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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 27 MIN

#529 The Casual Consumer: What Footwear Brands Need to Know Right Now With Bryan Eshelman

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Are consumers moving away from athletic footwear or simply redefining what "casual" means? On this episode of Shoe In Show, Thomas and Christie sit down with Bryan Eshelman, Americas Leader of Retail, AlixPartners to break down key findings from the latest AlixPartners consumer footwear survey. From price sensitivity and inventory challenges to the growing demand for versatile, durable footwear, the conversation explores how consumer expectations are shifting and what brands and retailers need to do to keep up. With special guest: Bryan Eshelman, Americas Leader of Retail, AlixPartners   Hosted by: Thomas Crockett, FDRA and Christie Horan, FDRA FDRA members can email [email protected] to gain access to the survey.

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