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The John Lobb brand is a legendary manufacturers in the British shoemaking hub of Northampton, a city that became famous as a center of footwear production in the 1600s. Although Hermes Group has owned the company since 1976, the factory continues to uphold the craft techniques developed in the 19th century.
Although machinery exists, tradition dominates. For instance, leather cutting is still performed by hand rather than with lasers. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife touching the cutting table. With traditional knives, they shape the leather in the old-fashioned way.
Production is limited, with only no more than five hundred 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 mass-production plants. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welted technology, allowing the soles to be replaced without damaging the upper.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb chooses only the finest leather, particularly from premium French calfskin. Only 60% of each hide is usable for uppers, while the remainder becomes supporting details.
The range combines heritage designs with contemporary tweaks. The classic City II model, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen double monks gained elongated straps and a thicker sole. 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 stands as a benchmark in the British footwear industry.
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Although machinery exists, tradition dominates. For instance, leather cutting is still performed by hand rather than with lasers. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife touching the cutting table. With traditional knives, they shape the leather in the old-fashioned way.
Production is limited, with only no more than five hundred 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 mass-production plants. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welted technology, allowing the soles to be replaced without damaging the upper.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb chooses only the finest leather, particularly from premium French calfskin. Only 60% of each hide is usable for uppers, while the remainder becomes supporting details.
The range combines heritage designs with contemporary tweaks. The classic City II model, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen double monks gained elongated straps and a thicker sole. 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 stands as a benchmark in the British footwear industry.
https://www.outrunthenight.de/showthread...on=newpost
https://www.lodowisko.pszow.pl/forum/mem...rst_char=s
https://2beinstore.com/de/shop/shop-sart...en-austria
https://www.durovis.com/de//board_topic_41493_0.html
https://www.forum-hausbau.de/index.php?t...ext%3Dprev