08-28-2025, 02:26 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 continues to uphold the traditional production process developed in the Victorian era.
Technology is used, but sparingly. Specifically, leather cutting is still performed by hand rather than with lasers. Instead, lasers create plastic patterns, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the distinctive “click” of the knife blade hitting the cutting table. With feather knives, they carve the leather by hand.
Production is limited, with only roughly 450 to 500 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 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 premium French calfskin. Only about sixty percent is suitable for cutting, while the remainder becomes supporting details.
The line combines timeless classics with modern updates. The City II Oxfords, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen double monks gained elongated 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 trainers and the Levah shoes, which are produced yearly in a mix of colors and materials.
Through its balance of heritage and innovation, John Lobb continues to be a defining name in English shoemaking.
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Technology is used, but sparingly. Specifically, leather cutting is still performed by hand rather than with lasers. Instead, lasers create plastic patterns, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the distinctive “click” of the knife blade hitting the cutting table. With feather knives, they carve the leather by hand.
Production is limited, with only roughly 450 to 500 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 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 premium French calfskin. Only about sixty percent is suitable for cutting, while the remainder becomes supporting details.
The line combines timeless classics with modern updates. The City II Oxfords, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen double monks gained elongated 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 trainers and the Levah shoes, which are produced yearly in a mix of colors and materials.
Through its balance of heritage and innovation, John Lobb continues to be a defining name in English shoemaking.
https://www.outrunthenight.de/printthread.php?tid=7909
https://www.forumku.com/first-thing-firs...shion.html
https://www.handsondat.com/group/the-int...28ec2829f4
https://esvc000877.wic054u.server-web.co...ge_rtn=458
https://www.autokult.de/thread/49926-mal...egeistert/
