08-28-2025, 02:06 PM
The John Lobb brand is one of the leading manufacturers in the British shoemaking hub of Northampton, a city that became famous as a center of footwear production in the seventeenth century. Although it became part of the Hermes Group in 1976, the factory is dedicated to preserving the methods developed in the 19th century.
Modern machines are present but secondary. For example, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, lasers create plastic patterns, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the distinctive “click” of the knife touching 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 typical factories. Every shoe is built with the Goodyear method, allowing a leaky sole to be removed without damaging the upper.
As with Hermes, John Lobb sources the best-quality hides, particularly from young French calf hides. Only about sixty percent is appropriate for main shoe parts, while the remainder becomes supporting details.
The range combines iconic staples with modern updates. The classic City II model, for instance, now feature a sleeker silhouette. The Sennen model gained refined buckles and a more robust foundation. The Lopez classic, introduced in 1950, received subtle color and sole innovations. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah sneakers, which are released each season in different shades and textures.
Through its balance of heritage and innovation, John Lobb continues to be a benchmark in world-class shoemaking.
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Modern machines are present but secondary. For example, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, lasers create plastic patterns, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the distinctive “click” of the knife touching 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 typical factories. Every shoe is built with the Goodyear method, allowing a leaky sole to be removed without damaging the upper.
As with Hermes, John Lobb sources the best-quality hides, particularly from young French calf hides. Only about sixty percent is appropriate for main shoe parts, while the remainder becomes supporting details.
The range combines iconic staples with modern updates. The classic City II model, for instance, now feature a sleeker silhouette. The Sennen model gained refined buckles and a more robust foundation. The Lopez classic, introduced in 1950, received subtle color and sole innovations. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah sneakers, which are released each season in different shades and textures.
Through its balance of heritage and innovation, John Lobb continues to be a benchmark in world-class shoemaking.
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