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Brand profile
AUTRY
Italian-run revival of a 1982 American sneaker label, known for the retro leather Medalist court shoe on a chunky gum sole.
DallasOrigin
UnisexFocus
Athleisure / SportswearStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about AUTRY
An American label run from Italy
Founded in Los Angeles in 1982 for tennis, running and aerobics shoes, it sat dormant until three Italian entrepreneurs led by the Doro family relaunched it in 2019.
One sneaker carries the brand
The Medalist is the anchor: a wide-cut leather court shoe with a chunky, yellowed gum sole and a small US flag tab, with Open and Dallas as secondary lines.
Backed for a bigger footprint
Milan fund Style Capital took a 50.2% majority stake in March 2024 in a roughly €300 million deal, funding own stores, US and Asia growth and a performance range.
How AUTRY fits
Overall fit
runs large
AUTRY's Medalist and related court sneakers are widely reported to run large and wide, so many shoppers take a half size down for a secure fit.
Tip: Most people go down half a size from their usual sneaker size, or a full size if they have narrow feet.
High confidence · based on 15 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | runs large | wide fit with a generous toe box and moderate instep volume | Size down a half size from your usual sneaker size, and consider a full size down if you have narrow feet; little to no break-in needed. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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AUTRY fit questions
Does AUTRY run big or small?
AUTRY runs large. Most people go down half a size from their usual sneaker size, or a full size if they have narrow feet. AUTRY's Medalist and related court sneakers are widely reported to run large and wide, so many shoppers take a half size down for a secure fit.
How does AUTRY fit?
AUTRY's Medalist and related court sneakers are widely reported to run large and wide, so many shoppers take a half size down for a secure fit. Overall shape: wide, roomy court silhouette with a chunky gum sole.
How do AUTRY sneakers fit?
AUTRY sneakers runs large. Size down a half size from your usual sneaker size, and consider a full size down if you have narrow feet; little to no break-in needed. Shape: wide fit with a generous toe box and moderate instep volume.
Brand facts
AUTRY began in 1982 as an American maker of tennis, running and aerobics shoes, then went dormant before three Italian entrepreneurs led by the Doro family revived it in 2019 under Autry International. Its core product is the Medalist: a wide-cut leather court sneaker with a chunky, yellowed gum sole and small US flag tab, sold alongside Open, Dallas and apparel lines. Milan private equity fund Style Capital bought a 50.2% majority stake in March 2024 in a roughly €300 million deal, backing brand stores, US and Asia expansion and a new performance range.
- Founded
- 1982
- Origin
- Dallas, United States
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Athleisure / Sportswear, Minimalist / Contemporary, Streetwear