John Lobb shoemakers is a legendary manufacturers in Northampton, a city that rose to prominence 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.
Technology is used, but sparingly. Specifically, leather cutting is still performed by hand rather than with lasers. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to skilled cutters known as clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife blade hitting the cutting table. With special blades, they carve the leather by hand.
Production is limited, with only no more than five hundred pairs made each week. This approach feels like near-bespoke manufacturing. 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 welted technology, allowing the soles to be replaced without damaging the upper.
Similar to Hermes, John Lobb chooses only the finest leather, particularly from six-month-old French calves. Only 60% of each hide is suitable for cutting, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.
The collection combines iconic staples with subtle refinements. The City II Oxfords, for instance, now feature a sleeker silhouette. The Sennen model gained refined buckles and a more robust foundation. The Lopez classic, introduced in 1950, now include a rubber sole and fresh shades. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah shoes, which are offered annually in various colors and materials.
Through its commitment to tradition and quality, John Lobb continues to be a defining name in English shoemaking.
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