Amazon.com | Johnston & Murphy Men。Crafted in fine Italian calfskin leather, these lace-ups are fashioned with bond-welt construction and a straight tip. A full-length cushioned footbed enhances the comfort of these impressive oxfords. The Cool and Captivating History of Johnston & Murphy Shoes Johnston & Murphy is one of the oldest American footwear companies. They are a subsidiary of Genesco Inc. and headquartered near Nashville, Tennessee. Johnston & Murphy designs, sources, markets, and distributes high-quality footwear, apparel, and luggage goods from their headquarters as well as through retail locations all over North America. Johnston & Murphy products are sold in over 1,600 retail stores (Suits Unlimited - Albuquerque, NM) and in more than 50 countries worldwide. The company is one of the largest American-owned footwear manufacturers, with an annual turnover of $300 million. A Long History of Quality Johnston & Murphy has a long history of quality, comfort, and style in its products. True to its roots, the company is still based in Nashville, Tennessee, and operates from the original Johnston & Murphy factory and office building at 511 Union Street in downtown Nashville. A Long History of Quality Johnston & Murphy has a long history of quality, comfort, and style in its products. True to its roots, the company is still based in Nashville, Tennessee, and operates from the original Johnston & Murphy factory and office building at 511 Union Street in downtown Nashville.