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Online Boutique P 168 - sartaleAdams - 08-28-2025
John Lobb is a highly respected 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 1800s.
Modern machines are present but secondary. For example, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to clickers. Their title comes from the characteristic snap of the knife striking the cutting table. With traditional knives, they shape the leather in the old-fashioned way.
Production is carefully restricted, with only no more than five hundred pairs made each week. This approach feels like near-bespoke manufacturing. Employees often handle many designs in a single day, instead of repeating one routine step like in assembly-line workshops. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welting, allowing the worn sole to be changed without damaging the upper.
Similar to Hermes, John Lobb sources the best-quality hides, particularly from premium French calfskin. Only 60% of each hide is appropriate for main shoe parts, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.
The line combines timeless classics with contemporary tweaks. The City II Oxfords, for instance, now feature a sleeker silhouette. The Sennen shoes gained longer straps and a more robust foundation. The Lopez model, introduced in the mid-20th century, were updated with new colors and rubber soles. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah shoes, which are offered annually in different shades and textures.
Through its balance of heritage and innovation, John Lobb remains a defining name in the British footwear industry.
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