Dr. D'Wayne Edwards

Dr. D'Wayne Edwards is an accomplished professional footwear designer with over 30 years of experience in the industry.

He started his career at a young age and quickly rose to prominence, becoming the youngest professional footwear designer at 19 and a head footwear designer for L.A. Gear at 23.

Throughout his career, Dr. Edwards has designed shoes for top athletes like Michael Jordan, Carmelo Anthony, and Derek Jeter, as well as received numerous accolades such as the International Red Dot Award.

In addition to his design work, he has also made significant contributions to education by founding PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy and partnering with prestigious institutions like Harvard and MIT.

Dr. Edwards is known for his innovative designs and has received recognition from various organizations, including being selected as one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business.

His impressive career highlights also include being the first African American to receive an Honorary Doctorate from ArtCenter College of Design and founding the first Black-owned footwear factory in the United States.

With over 50 design patents and more than 500 styles to his name, Dr. D'Wayne Edwards is a trailblazer in the footwear industry and a key figure in shaping its future.