AUTRY

AUTRY is a prominent shoe brand known for its high-quality sneakers. With a classic and timeless design, Autry offers a perfect combination of style and comfort. The brand focuses on creating durable and hard-wearing shoes that are suitable for all occasions. Jim Autry established the Autry sneaker brand in 1982, based in Dallas, Texas. The label swiftly gained popularity, becoming one of the leading sportswear brands in North America. Autry primarily focused on designing shoes for tennis, running, and aerobic activities, and its prime years stretched from the early 1980s to the early 1990s. The brand’s reputation owes much to its tennis shoe, the “Medalist.” This all-white favourite features a wide cut and a prominent yellowed rubber sole, representing a classic vintage aesthetic. Adorned with a small US flag and the Autry logo, the reissued version of this trainer exudes a delightful retro vibe, remaining faithful to its original design since its debut. It serves as a homage to the vibrant 1980s era. However, the story continues with a significant turn of events. Following the passing of founder Jim Autry in 2009 and the lack of interest from his descendants to carry on the brand, Autry disappeared from the mainstream scene. Fortunately, the passionate entrepreneur Alberto Raengo revived the Autry brand. Teaming up with his business partners Gino Zarelli and Marco Doro, they aimed to transform the dormant Autry label into a contemporary lifestyle brand. As Autry made a splash in 2019 with the relaunch of the award-winning “Medalist,” capturing attention not only in North America but also on a global scale.