A 174-year-old American footwear brand has planted its flag in Buford, bringing handcrafted leather and polished menswear to the state’s largest shopping center.
👞 Why It Matters: Mall of Georgia now carries a brand older than the Civil War — one that’s dressed presidents and CEOs — giving local shoppers access to dress shoes, sneakers, and apparel without driving into Atlanta.
🛍️ What’s Happening: Johnston & Murphy opened its doors on the upper level across from JCPenney, marking the brand’s latest Georgia outpost.
The store carries men’s and women’s footwear, outerwear, and everyday basics. The brand started in 1850 making shoes by hand and has spent nearly two centuries refining its reputation for durability and style.
🏢 Inside the Store: The new boutique blends the brand’s historical roots with a streamlined shopping layout designed for modern buyers.
Johnston & Murphy’s product line spans formal dress shoes to casual sneakers, along with clothing that bridges work and weekend wear.
📍 The Location: The store sits in Mall of Georgia, a 1.7 million-square-foot retail hub in Buford that draws shoppers from across metro Atlanta and Northeast Georgia.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
