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John Lobb shoemakers is a highly respected manufacturers in the British shoemaking hub of Northampton, a city that earned its reputation as a shoemaking capital in the 17th century. Although the brand has been under Hermes since 1976, the factory is dedicated to preserving the craft techniques developed in the 19th century.
Modern machines are present but secondary. For example, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, plastic patterns are made, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the characteristic snap of the knife touching the cutting table. With special blades, they carve the leather by hand.
Production is carefully restricted, with only no more than five hundred pairs made each week. This approach resembles bespoke work. Employees switch between twenty shoe types in a day, instead of repeating one routine step like in typical factories. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welting, allowing the worn sole to be changed without damaging the upper.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb uses exceptional materials, particularly from premium French calfskin. Only about sixty percent is suitable for cutting, while the remainder becomes minor leather goods.
The line combines heritage designs with contemporary tweaks. The City II black Oxfords, for instance, now feature a sleeker silhouette. The Sennen double monks gained refined buckles and a more robust foundation. The Lopez classic, introduced in the 1950s, now include a rubber sole and fresh shades. Newer icons include the Porth trainers and the Levah sneakers, which are produced yearly in a mix of colors and materials.
Through its commitment to tradition and quality, John Lobb remains one of the pillars in the British footwear industry.
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Modern machines are present but secondary. For example, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, plastic patterns are made, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the characteristic snap of the knife touching the cutting table. With special blades, they carve the leather by hand.
Production is carefully restricted, with only no more than five hundred pairs made each week. This approach resembles bespoke work. Employees switch between twenty shoe types in a day, instead of repeating one routine step like in typical factories. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welting, allowing the worn sole to be changed without damaging the upper.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb uses exceptional materials, particularly from premium French calfskin. Only about sixty percent is suitable for cutting, while the remainder becomes minor leather goods.
The line combines heritage designs with contemporary tweaks. The City II black Oxfords, for instance, now feature a sleeker silhouette. The Sennen double monks gained refined buckles and a more robust foundation. The Lopez classic, introduced in the 1950s, now include a rubber sole and fresh shades. Newer icons include the Porth trainers and the Levah sneakers, which are produced yearly in a mix of colors and materials.
Through its commitment to tradition and quality, John Lobb remains one of the pillars in the British footwear industry.
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http://web-lance.net/rss.php?c=topics&id=36779
https://www.abitur-und-studium.de/Forum/...om-Sartale
https://freelancehunt.com/ua/project/diz...00204.html