#467 Reshoring Shoe Manufacturing in the USA With Ryan Hunt, Co-Founder of Shloop, The Shoe Loop
Mar 10, 2025•36 min•Ep. 467
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Episode description
This episode of Shoe-In Show features a discussion with Ryan Hunt, Co-Founder of Shloop, The Shoe Loop, a footwear factory in Meridian, Mississippi. Andy and Thomas talk with Ryan about 3DTI—an innovative process that leverages food packaging techniques to create plant-based shoe components. Discover how thermoforming and industrial baking racks produce low-cost, high-performance soles that rival traditional materials. Don’t miss this blend of science, sustainability, and style!
With special guest:
Ryan Hunt, Co-Founder, Shloop, The Shoe Loop
Hosted by:
Andy Polk and Thomas Crockett
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