• 4 GENERATIONS OF THE DIJKMANS SHOE FAMILY

  • FIRST GENERATION

  • 1868-1944

    FRIED DIJKMANS

    1886

    At the age of 18 Fried starts to manufacture footwear in the city of Eindhoven, provice Noord Brabant, The Netherlands. The production increased and after a couple of years the factory moved to the centre of Eindhoven where Fried, besides a factory, also opened a retail store.

  • The shoes were manufactured under the label HAGEDIS.

  • 1920

    A brand new factory was built on the Hoogstraat 257 Eindhoven.

  • SECOND GENERATION

  • 1905-1984

    FRITS DIJKMANS SR.

  • 1902-1992

    ALBERDINA DIJKMANS

  • Fried and his 2 children Frits and Alberdina run the factory in a successful way,
    also through heavy times as the Big Depression, World War One and more.

  • 1942

    During World War Two manufacturing became more and more difficult and the
    family decided to close the factory and restructure the company into wholesale
    and retail with Frits sr. and his sister Alberdina as two equal partners.

  • 1960

    Frits sr. and Alberdina separate and Frits sr. continues the wholesale company.

  • THIRD GENERATION

  • 1969

    At the age of 18 Frits jr. starts to work in the wholesale company.

  • 1978

    Frits jr. takes over the company under the name Dijkmans Schoenen b.v.

  • 1980

    In the Netherlands the real centre of footwear manufacturing and trading was located in "The Langstraat" and Frits jr. moved from Eindhoven to Waalwijk, The Netherlands.

    In the same year the collections changed in much more fashion products and the
    name BRONX was born. The idea came from the Bronx in New York.

  • 1980-2014

    In these years BRONX expanded to a global fashion footwear business in more than 40 countries world wide. Offices were opened in Italy, USA, Brazil and China plus showrooms in various other countries.

  • FOURTH GENERATION

  • 1972

    MAAIKE DIJKMANS

  • 1978

    KRIJN DIJKMANS

    Frits jr. has two children; Maaike and Krijn

  • 1998

    Krijn starts to work in BRONX. First he got an education in manufacturing and retail. After a while he starts as a junior salesman in the Netherlands. In the following 15 years Krijn moved up into a leading role in the company.

  • 2002

    After her studies Maaike joins BRONX and works together with her father and brother in the company.

  • 2013

    Frits jr. steps back and BRONX FASHION b.v. starts with Krijn as Managing Director and major shareholder.

  • 2023

    During a period of more than 136 years and 4 generations the Dijkmans family always showed a lot of respect, passion and dedication for her partners,
    colleagues and customers.

  • STILL TODAY FASHION IS THE ENGINE FOR BRONX!

BRONX Shoes

In 1886, BRONX Shoes was founded as a true family business—a testament to the enduring love for both shoes and people. For four generations, the Dijkmans family has shared their passion, knowledge, and experience with the world, shaping the brand we know today. A century ago, it was Dijkmans Shoes; today, it stands as BRONX Shoes. 

Dedicated to both people and the planet, BRONX Shoes has woven diversity and responsibility into its very DNA. The brand designs shoes for those who have the courage to stand out, with the goal of instilling confidence and happiness. BRONX remains steadfast in its vision, staying true to its core values while constantly breathing new life into the world of shoe fashion. 

'Escaping the Ordinary' serves as our motto, and the proof lies in our fashion-forward collections. BRONX is a shoe brand that offers a diverse range of products, including chunky split-tone sneakers, fashion-forward boots, and alluring dressy heels. Our products embody a strong and confident style, reflecting a poised and collected approach to life. 

In addition to our two main collections and in-season drops, we showcase a wide array of styles that mirror BRONX's elevated and outspoken identity. This underscores our unwavering commitment to nurturing the potential of talented individuals.