08-28-2025, 02:21 PM
The John Lobb brand is a legendary manufacturers in the British shoemaking hub of Northampton, a city that rose to prominence as a shoemaking capital in the seventeenth century. Although the brand has been under Hermes since 1976, the factory continues to uphold the craft techniques developed in the 19th century.
Although machinery exists, tradition dominates. For instance, leather cutting is still performed by hand rather than with lasers. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to skilled cutters known as clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife touching the cutting table. With special blades, they carve the leather by hand.
Production is intentionally small, with only roughly 450 to 500 pairs made each week. This approach resembles bespoke work. Employees often handle many designs in a single day, instead of repeating one routine step like in mass-production plants. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welting, allowing the worn sole to be changed without damaging the upper.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb sources the best-quality hides, particularly from young French calf hides. Only about sixty percent is suitable for cutting, while the remainder becomes minor leather goods.
The collection combines iconic staples with subtle refinements. The City II black Oxfords, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen double monks gained refined buckles and a thicker sole. The Lopez classic, introduced in the 1950s, now include a rubber sole and fresh shades. Newer icons include the Porth sneakers and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in different shades and textures.
Through its commitment to tradition and quality, John Lobb remains a defining name in world-class shoemaking.
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Although machinery exists, tradition dominates. For instance, leather cutting is still performed by hand rather than with lasers. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to skilled cutters known as clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife touching the cutting table. With special blades, they carve the leather by hand.
Production is intentionally small, with only roughly 450 to 500 pairs made each week. This approach resembles bespoke work. Employees often handle many designs in a single day, instead of repeating one routine step like in mass-production plants. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welting, allowing the worn sole to be changed without damaging the upper.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb sources the best-quality hides, particularly from young French calf hides. Only about sixty percent is suitable for cutting, while the remainder becomes minor leather goods.
The collection combines iconic staples with subtle refinements. The City II black Oxfords, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen double monks gained refined buckles and a thicker sole. The Lopez classic, introduced in the 1950s, now include a rubber sole and fresh shades. Newer icons include the Porth sneakers and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in different shades and textures.
Through its commitment to tradition and quality, John Lobb remains a defining name in world-class shoemaking.
https://www.abitur-und-studium.de/Forum/...s-clothing
https://freelancehunt.com/project/pridum...03501.html
https://portfolio.promolab.pro/SJ9yL1YNO9h
https://www.forumku.com/first-thing-firs...shion.html
https://www.classicshoesstaufen.com/2023...oni-10-44/