Johnston & Murphy
Johnston & Murphy is an American footwear and apparel label headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and owned by Genesco since 1951. It traces to the William J. Dudley Shoe Company, founded in Newark, New Jersey in 1850, taking its current name in 1884. The range covers leather dress shoes, loafers, boots, hybrid dress-sneakers such as the XC4 waterproof line, plus knitwear, outerwear, bags and luggage. It marked 175 years in 2025 with an anniversary campaign and collection, and operated roughly 148 shops and factory stores after exiting Canada.
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| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | regular sweatshirt and quarter-zip shapes with a bit of layering room | regular | Stick with your usual size; there is already enough room for a shirt underneath. | low |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly large | classic cut with a fuller chest and waist; slim options run closer | long enough to stay tucked | Choose the slim/tailored option or drop a size if the standard cut feels billowy. | low |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | comfort-oriented regular fit through seat and thigh | regular inseam, often needs hemming | Order your measured waist; expect a straighter, roomier leg than modern slim chinos. | low |
| Jackets | true to size | regular outerwear cut with space for a sweater | regular, hip-length on most styles | Take your normal size unless you plan to layer heavily, in which case go up one. | low |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | regular, straight body with a relaxed chest | regular, sits at the belt | Size down if you prefer a closer modern tee fit. | low |
Does Johnston & Murphy run big or small?
Johnston & Murphy fits slightly large. Take your usual size for a traditional easy fit, but consider sizing down if you want anything close to a modern trim silhouette. Shoppers generally report Johnston & Murphy apparel fits true to label but sits on the roomy, classic-American side, so slimmer builds often find their normal size a touch generous; the footwear is the more widely discussed area, where many find lengths run slightly long and half-size-down works.
How does Johnston & Murphy fit?
Shoppers generally report Johnston & Murphy apparel fits true to label but sits on the roomy, classic-American side, so slimmer builds often find their normal size a touch generous; the footwear is the more widely discussed area, where many find lengths run slightly long and half-size-down works. Overall shape: classic, easy regular cut with room through the chest and waist rather than slim.
How do Johnston & Murphy hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Johnston & Murphy hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Stick with your usual size; there is already enough room for a shirt underneath. Shape: regular sweatshirt and quarter-zip shapes with a bit of layering room.
How do Johnston & Murphy shirts & overshirts fit?
Johnston & Murphy shirts & overshirts fits slightly large. Choose the slim/tailored option or drop a size if the standard cut feels billowy. Shape: classic cut with a fuller chest and waist; slim options run closer.
How do Johnston & Murphy trousers & pants fit?
Johnston & Murphy trousers & pants fits true to size. Order your measured waist; expect a straighter, roomier leg than modern slim chinos. Shape: comfort-oriented regular fit through seat and thigh.
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