When she reopened Shoe Science in October 2023, McKenzie Farmen says it reignited her passion for footwear and customer service.

She previously worked for the company from 2015-21 and was contacted by the owners in June 2023, who asked if she had any interest in coming back.

Farmen says footwear and retail have been her passion since she started working at Shoe Science a decade ago.

As the new face of the store, the Aberdeen native — who graduated from Aberdeen Central and Presentation College — is enthusiastic.

“I quickly got a grasp of just how impactful a small business can be in the community,” Farmen told the Aberdeen News. “The passion started almost immediately after my first day on the job. I had a great mentor back then. I am also passionate about keeping a small business open

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