Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America

The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America is the footwear industry's business and trade association. We cover all things footwear!

[Jim Sciutto @jimsciutto]

Gulp.

Me: How much would a $100 pair of sneakers made in China or Vietnam cost if made in the U.S.?

@FDRA’s Matt Priest: “$300 or $400 easily. In fact, we've even just looked at the tariffs coming into place tonight at midnight, a $150 pair of running shoes will be $230.”

[Arturo Dominguez @extremearturo]

"Matt Priest, the President and CEO of the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America, wore some custom Nike Air Force 1s to the Capitol yesterday that were too dope (and relevant) not to share."

By @PabloReports

https://t.co/7KVFhWuzRp

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

Statement from FDRA President & CEO Matt Priest in response to @whitehouse, and @USTradeRep @AmbassadorTai decision to not reduce tariffs on consumer goods including #footwear.

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

NEW! Shoe-In Show Podcast Episode #408 is out NOW!

On this Shoe-In Show podcast episode, Matt and Thomas visit Capitol Hill to chat with Congressman Jared Moskowitz (@RepMoskowitz ) from Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. Don't miss this episode!

https://t.co/PjhwpCyjeD

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

Today our President & CEO Matt Priest asked @USTradeRep @AmbassadorTai and @CommerceGov Secretary @SecRaimondo to remove Section 301 duties on #footwear.

Now is the time to ease the burden placed on American families by onerous tariffs on essential items such as #shoes.

[Ed Markey @SenMarkey]

The Sneaker Caucus has arrived in the U.S. Capitol. Join us.

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

Sneaker Day on the hill was a huge success! Members of Congress and congressional staff wore their favorite pair of sneakers yesterday! Thank you to the #sneakercaucus for putting this event together and all those who came out and participated!

[Rep. Summer Lee @RepSummerLee]

Happy Sneaker Day on the Hill. I think it’s safe to say that I have the freshest office, considering Chris won the award for Best Sneakers on Captiol Hill. 👟#sneakercaucus

[Rep. Melanie Stansbury @Rep_Stansbury]

Sneakerheads taking over Congress!

Running around serving the American people 👟 with my colleagues in the #SneakerCaucus!

[Congressman Jared Moskowitz @RepMoskowitz]

#SneakerCaucus

How it started How it's going

[Congressman Shri Thanedar @RepShriThanedar]

Sorry I couldn't make the sneaker event @RepMoskowitz @RepLCD. Sorry, I had a busy day, but let me know how I did. #wokeuplikethis #sneakercaucus

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

Join us next week for FFANY Market Week Nov 28 – Dec 2! See you in NYC!

Visit https://t.co/U2d7vrYaKL for more information. @ New York City https://t.co/vHRJsgKgX2

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

Join us next week for FFANY Market Week Nov 28 – Dec 2! See you in NYC!

Visit https://t.co/U2d7vrH7IL for more information. https://t.co/oeVF3nosVa

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/wWplHbEhWb

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

Tune in tomorrow for a discussion with FDRA and Centric customer @bbc.international to discover how to tackle the ongoing supply chain challenges.
You can still register at https://t.co/mxPxbM3XXZ! https://t.co/47YOv5fLFi

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/aBAUoYLc8J

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

US ecommerce holiday sales will increase by 2.5% this year, an underwhelming figure compared with 8.6% growth in 2021 and a 33.0% surge in 2020. https://t.co/RSxnJYQ3wB

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

Tune in to this week's episode of Shoe-In Show with Nicole Porpiglia where we will discuss some of the challenges facing trade compliance professionals.

Listen now at: https://t.co/99oWC8UMwP

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

Prices Rise 6.6% in March as Inflation Continues to Hit Consumers’ Wallets https://t.co/rMxVRSyj6Y via @footwearnews

[Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America @FDRA]

Amid Soaring Footwear Prices, Almost Half of Consumers Plan to Spend Less On Shoes This Spring, FDRA Finds https://t.co/WvV6F8J7Xr via @footwearnews