Description: The shoes do not have the original box which shows shoe size. We measured the inside of the shoe and believe this is a size 12. Never worn. The FIRST JEMJEMS by PENSOLE’s inaugural shoe was handcrafted at JEMS in New Hampshire, the first Black-owned athletic footwear factory in the US. The design is a tribute to JEMS namesake, Jan Ernst Matzeliger, a Black Dutch immigrant who in 1883 patented a lasting machine technology still used in footwear manufacturing today. Designed by JEMS founder, the legendary Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, the fine detail on the premium leather sneaker is an homage to Jan’s life. FEATURES:Handcrafted in the USAPremium leather upperTonal screen-printed wording honors Jan’s lifeTechnical drawing of Matzeliger’s invention is featured on the socklinerRed, white, and blue represent flags of both the US and Suriname of the 1800s, Jan’s country of originLace-locking crosshatch eyelets Red and blue ombre laces are tipped with copper aglets Leather tab on the tongue of the left shoe identifies the series; leather tab on the right identifies the sizeLeather tab on the heel of the right shoe indicates where the pair was handcrafted; leather tab on the heel of the left shoe denotes the shoe’s designerDesigned by Dr. D’Wayne EdwardsMEET THE DESIGNERD'Wayne EdwardsFounder of Pensole Lewis College and JEMS by PENSOLEWith no formal education, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards has been designing sneakers for over 30 years for some of the world’s largest brands. All the while, Dr. Edwards felt a calling to make his mark on the footwear industry not just in the sneakers he designs, but in helping to create greater opportunity for future industry gems. With Pensole Lewis College Dr. Edwards has reimagined and reinvented the education system, providing a unique educational experience; teaching students skills to thrive in the product creation industry. He founded JEMS, the first Black-owned athletic footwear factory in the US, in 2022 with the vision to empower the next generation of creatives by offering greater accessibility to manufacture their own brand, ultimately leaving the industry a better, more diverse place.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Anaconda, Montana
End Time: 2025-01-31T00:08:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Shoe Shaft Style: Low Top
US Shoe Size: 12
Color: Red/White/Blue
Brand: Pensole
Department: Men
Type: Athletic
Model: The First JEMS
Style: Sneaker
Features: Limited Edition
Shoe Width: Standard
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Upper Material: Leather
Product Line: Jem
