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John Lobb shoemakers is a legendary manufacturers in the British shoemaking hub of Northampton, a city that earned its reputation as a core of the shoe industry in the 1600s. Although Hermes Group has owned the company since 1976, the factory remains committed to the craft techniques developed in the Victorian era.
Modern machines are present but secondary. Specifically, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the characteristic snap of the knife touching the cutting table. With feather knives, they shape the leather in the old-fashioned way.
Production is carefully restricted, with only 450–500 pairs made each week. This approach resembles bespoke work. 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.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb uses exceptional materials, particularly from premium French calfskin. Only about sixty percent is suitable for cutting, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.
The line combines timeless classics with contemporary tweaks. The City II black Oxfords, for instance, now feature a sleeker silhouette. The Sennen model gained refined buckles and a thicker sole. The Lopez model, introduced in the 1950s, were updated with new colors and rubber soles. Newer icons include the Porth model 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 one of the pillars in English shoemaking.
Modern machines are present but secondary. Specifically, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the characteristic snap of the knife touching the cutting table. With feather knives, they shape the leather in the old-fashioned way.
Production is carefully restricted, with only 450–500 pairs made each week. This approach resembles bespoke work. 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.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb uses exceptional materials, particularly from premium French calfskin. Only about sixty percent is suitable for cutting, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.
The line combines timeless classics with contemporary tweaks. The City II black Oxfords, for instance, now feature a sleeker silhouette. The Sennen model gained refined buckles and a thicker sole. The Lopez model, introduced in the 1950s, were updated with new colors and rubber soles. Newer icons include the Porth model 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 one of the pillars in English shoemaking.
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