Community Stories

Meet some of the footwear community's most interesting people, including Two Ten scholars and grant recipients, volunteers and supporters.

Six Hiring and Retention Challenges in Footwear

April 15, 2026

Hiring and retention are key priorities for HR leaders across the footwear industry. Members of our HR Advisory Board and Leadership Council shared the key challenges they’re facing and the strategies they’re using to attract, develop, and retain talent.

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One on One with Kristen Decker, Founder & CEO of Desert Bloom Boots

March 30, 2026

Kristen Decker describes herself as a “cowgirl.” No matter the day or activity, you’ll usually find her in a cowboy hat and Western boots. But when she decided to start her own brand, she saw a chance to do something different: craft a high-end Western boot with sustainability at its core from day one.

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Scholar Highlight: Christa Giansiracusa

March 23, 2026

Christa Giansiracusa is a sophomore at Plymouth State University studying environmental studies. She and her father, Craig — a footwear industry veteran — spoke about how a scholarship from Two Ten is helping her pursue her dream of working with animals and nature.

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Redefining Leadership: Insights from Kimberly Magnus

February 27, 2026

Kimberly Magnus is a VP II at Circana, author of Unleashed, leadership coach, and frequent WIFI speaker. In this guest article, she shares practical insights to help you align your values, lead with empathy, amplify strengths, and embrace the power of everyday leadership.

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