Fit to Sprint
From sprinter to software engineer to stand-up comedian, Xero Shoes Cofounder Steven Sashen’s resume runs here, there and everywhere.
A Note to My Younger Self
True Values
Susana Ramlie, president of Blackstone Shoes USA, reflects on the people, processes and pretty shoes that have paved the road to success.
Strong Theory
Adam Beck, CEO of Beck’s Shoes, the fifth-generation-run, 22-store chain, offers guidance for the road ahead.
Leaning the Way
Matt Schwartz, chief revenue officer of Aetrex Worldwide, on a life of listening, leaning and leading
Turn the Page
John Pierce, vice president of sales for Lamo, reflects on a road to success, complete with speedbumps and surprises.
Hussle & Motivate
Rommel Vega, founder and CEO of Holo Footwear, reflects on a career journey of one-way tickets, roadblocks, side hustles, breakthroughs and entrepreneurial success.
It Takes Two
Joe Pickett, co-owner Casitas Footwear, distributors of Wonders, Toni Pons and Onfoot, reflects on a life of great partnerships.
A New Route to Success
Elena Brennan, designer and founder of Bus Stop Shoe Boutique, reflects on how the pandemic upended her life but not her drive to succeed.
I Must be Dreaming
Fabrizio Gamberini, global chief brand officer & president of Vibram Corporation, looks back on a life filled with adventure.
Rock Bottom Rising
Gary Hauss, former president/CEO of J. Stephens and head of TheIRShow, on how the pandemic changed everything for the worse—and potentially better.
