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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 center of footwear production in the seventeenth century. Although Hermes Group has owned the company since 1976, the factory is dedicated to preserving the methods developed in the 1800s.
Although machinery exists, tradition dominates. For example, the laser is not applied directly to the hides. Instead, plastic patterns are made, which are handed to clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife blade hitting the cutting table. With special blades, they cut the hides manually.
Production is intentionally small, with only 450–500 pairs made each week. This approach gives the sense of one-of-a-kind production. Employees work on multiple models daily, instead of repeating one routine step like in assembly-line workshops. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welting, allowing the soles to be replaced without damaging the upper.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb chooses only the finest leather, particularly from young French calf hides. Only 60% of each hide is usable for uppers, while the remainder becomes minor leather goods.
The collection combines iconic staples with subtle refinements. The City II Oxfords, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen model gained longer straps 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 sneakers and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in a mix of colors and materials.
Through its balance of heritage and innovation, John Lobb remains a defining name in world-class shoemaking.
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Although machinery exists, tradition dominates. For example, the laser is not applied directly to the hides. Instead, plastic patterns are made, which are handed to clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife blade hitting the cutting table. With special blades, they cut the hides manually.
Production is intentionally small, with only 450–500 pairs made each week. This approach gives the sense of one-of-a-kind production. Employees work on multiple models daily, instead of repeating one routine step like in assembly-line workshops. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welting, allowing the soles to be replaced without damaging the upper.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb chooses only the finest leather, particularly from young French calf hides. Only 60% of each hide is usable for uppers, while the remainder becomes minor leather goods.
The collection combines iconic staples with subtle refinements. The City II Oxfords, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen model gained longer straps 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 sneakers and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in a mix of colors and materials.
Through its balance of heritage and innovation, John Lobb remains a defining name in world-class shoemaking.
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