28.08.2025, 15:25
John Lobb shoemakers is a highly respected manufacturers in the British shoemaking hub of Northampton, a city that rose to prominence as a shoemaking capital in the 1600s. Although Hermes Group has owned the company since 1976, the factory continues to uphold the traditional production process developed in the Victorian era.
Technology is used, but sparingly. For example, leather cutting is still performed by hand rather than with lasers. Instead, lasers create plastic patterns, which are handed to clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife striking the cutting table. With traditional knives, they shape the leather in the old-fashioned way.
Production is intentionally small, with only roughly 450 to 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 a leaky sole to be removed without damaging the upper.
Similar to 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 supporting details.
The collection combines timeless classics with modern updates. The City II Oxfords, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen double monks gained elongated straps and a reinforced sole. The Lopez loafers, introduced in the mid-20th century, now include a rubber sole and fresh shades. Newer icons include the Porth sneakers and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in various colors and materials.
Through its dedication to craftsmanship, John Lobb continues to be a defining name in the British footwear industry.
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Technology is used, but sparingly. For example, leather cutting is still performed by hand rather than with lasers. Instead, lasers create plastic patterns, which are handed to clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife striking the cutting table. With traditional knives, they shape the leather in the old-fashioned way.
Production is intentionally small, with only roughly 450 to 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 a leaky sole to be removed without damaging the upper.
Similar to 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 supporting details.
The collection combines timeless classics with modern updates. The City II Oxfords, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen double monks gained elongated straps and a reinforced sole. The Lopez loafers, introduced in the mid-20th century, now include a rubber sole and fresh shades. Newer icons include the Porth sneakers and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in various colors and materials.
Through its dedication to craftsmanship, John Lobb continues to be a defining name in the British footwear industry.
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https://www.dmxzone.com/support/13984/topic/165216/
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https://www.pinterest.com/techsartale/