GCO Genesco Inc

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No.   )

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Genesco Inc. Annual Meeting to be Held on June 27, 2024

Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual shareholders’ meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important!

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The 2024 proxy statement and annual report to shareholders are available at:

When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials.

		Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials – If you want to receive a copy of the proxy materials, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request as instructed on the reverse side by June 17, 2024 to facilitate timely delivery.

The 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Genesco Inc. will be held on June 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, virtually via the internet at https://meetnow.global/MV4F4SH. To access the meeting, you must have the information that is printed in the shaded bar located on the reverse side of this form.

Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors’ recommendations.

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR each of the nominees in Proposal 1 and FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4:

01 - Joanna Barsh

02 - Matthew M. Bilunas

03 - Carolyn Bojanowski

04 - John F. Lambros

05 - Thurgood Marshall, Jr.

06 - Angel R. Martinez

07 - Mary E. Meixelsperger

08 - Gregory A. Sandfort

09 - Mimi E. Vaughn

PLEASE NOTE – YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must go online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card.

		Here’s how to order a copy of the proxy materials and select delivery preferences:
		Current and future delivery requests can be submitted using the options below.
		If you request an email copy, you will receive an email with a link to the current meeting materials.
		PLEASE NOTE: You must use the number in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a copy of the proxy materials.
		–		Internet – Go to www.envisionreports.com/GCOB. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials.
		–		Phone – Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276.
		–		Email – Send an email to investorvote@computershare.com with “Proxy Materials Genesco Inc.” in the subject line. Include your full name and address, plus the number located in the shaded bar on the reverse side, and state that you want a paper copy of the meeting materials.
				To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of proxy materials must be received by June 17, 2024.