United States securities and exchange commission logo November 27, 2023 Joseph Alkire Chief Financial Officer Kontoor Brands, Inc. 400 N. Elm Street Greensboro , North Carolina 27401 Re: Kontoor Brands, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 File No. 1-38854 Dear Joseph Alkire: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Manufacturing