Meet some of the footwear community's most interesting people, including Two Ten scholars and grant recipients, volunteers and supporters.
January 27, 2026
Ahriana Edwards is the Founder & CEO of Vaila Shoes, a women’s dress footwear brand designed in extended sizes 9–14. Ahriana will share her inspiring journey building her brand as well as her experience finding community with Two Ten at this year’s WIFI Networking & Cocktails event during The Atlanta Shoe Market.
January 26, 2026
2025 was another powerful year of impact for the Two Ten Footwear Foundation. Through relief grants, higher-education scholarships, and upskilling opportunities, we supported footwear employees and their families during moments of hardship and helped open doors for long-term opportunities.
December 19, 2025
Larissa Sandoval is a retail store manager for PUMA North America, Inc. in Texas and is on the WIFI Leadership Council. She is also the culture lead of the PUMA Association of Women (PAW), an employee resource group. Recently, she launched a new initiative called “24 Days of Wellness,” a daily self-care tip series shared with more than 250 PUMA employees to help them manage a healthy and successful holiday season.
December 17, 2025
She Steps Up is a monthly recognition series that shines a light on women in the footwear industry. The theme for this month’s spotlight is “Independent Professionals: Freelancers, consultants, and entrepreneurs navigating footwear on their own terms,” and the spotlight centers on Caroline de Baere, a consultant in the footwear industry.
