Autry’s roots date back to 1982 when its founder, Jim Autry, started the company as a tennis shoe brand in Dallas. The brand quickly became prominent in the United States and primarily focused on making tennis, running, and aerobic shoes. Autry was most popular during the 80s and 90s, and it was during this time that Tennis Magazine named their Kicks model the best sneaker.
Fast forward to today, Autry is an Italian company that produces men’s and women’s footwear. The brand’s sneakers stand out for their iconic 80s style and trademark American flag. Two models from the Autry brand stand out for their popularity—the Medalist and the Reelwind. The Reelwind is a running-style sneaker, while the Medalist, formerly a tennis shoe, has been revamped into a fashion item. Its basic designs, like the box logo, punch leather, and outsole pattern, remain the same, while fine-grained Italian calf leather and bold color palettes add a modern touch to the icon. Autry sneakers feature a slightly yellowed rubber sole instead of pure white to preserve their vintage appeal. The designs are primarily based on white and beige, as seen in this Autry Medalist White Gold sneaker, with only subtle colorful accents.
Autry sneakers balance elegance with casualness and match various styles from American casual to jacket-and-pants. The brand continues to grow, with some collections offering apparel options like caps and sweatshirts, showing that Autry sneakers pair well with sportswear.
