The JEMS team has 300+ years of combined footwear industry experience. With access to the top footwear materials and component suppliers, factory partners, retail partners, and industry …

The Genesis Of A Brand The JEM STU/DEO opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 20th, 2023, 140 years to the day our namesake, Jan Ernst Matzeliger patented his …

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 …

Learn about the first JEM sneaker brought to you by JEMS Makers at JEMS by PENSOLE. Celebrating the innovation of Jan Ernst Matzeliger and crafted in the first Black-owned athletic …

Apr 17, 2023 · On March 20, 2023, a shoe factory opened in Somersworth, NH. JEMS by PENSOLE, the first Black-owned athletic shoe company in the US, is an exciting revival of a …

JEMS is continuing a legacy of excellence, inspiring the future, and bringing manufacturing back to the US. Shop JEMS by PENSOLE at DSW. Free shipping, convenient returns and extra …

Sep 15, 2023 · Designer Brands and JEMS by PENSOLE plan to utilize the new Somersworth factory to roll out future lines of athletic footwear by new brands and underrepresented …

Sep 19, 2023 · Designer Brands, one of the world’s largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, unveiled the FIRST JEM, the inaugural shoe from the JEMS by …

Sep 26, 2023 · In 2022, Edwards founded one of the first Black-owned athletic footwear factories in the U.S. through a partnership with Designer Brands. The Jan Ernst Matzeliger Studio …

Like all great designs, the JEMS logo tells a unique story, inspired by the man behind the name. You guessed it, Jan Ernst Matzeliger. Tune in as Dr. Edwards explains the meaning behind …