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The John Lobb brand is among the most renowned manufacturers in Northampton, a city that became famous as a shoemaking capital in the seventeenth century. Although the brand has been under Hermes since 1976, the factory continues to uphold the traditional production process developed in the 1800s.
Modern machines are present but secondary. Specifically, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to skilled cutters known as clickers. Their title comes from the distinctive “click” of the knife striking the cutting table. With feather knives, they cut the hides manually.
Production is carefully restricted, with only 450–500 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 mass-production plants. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welted technology, allowing a leaky sole to be removed without damaging the upper.
Similar to Hermes, John Lobb sources the best-quality hides, particularly from young French calf hides. Only 60% of each hide is appropriate for main shoe parts, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.
The range combines heritage designs with subtle refinements. The classic City II model, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen shoes gained longer straps and a more robust foundation. The Lopez model, introduced in the 1950s, now include a rubber sole and fresh shades. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in various colors and materials.
Through its balance of heritage and innovation, John Lobb remains a benchmark in the British footwear industry.
https://www.neckmax.de/blogs/7964/Tricke...-Qualität
https://www.chambers.com.au/forum/view_p...310&page=3
https://ai.ceo/read-blog/228726
https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/c...a5263.html
https://rota-pantaloni.com/pages/retailers
Modern machines are present but secondary. Specifically, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to skilled cutters known as clickers. Their title comes from the distinctive “click” of the knife striking the cutting table. With feather knives, they cut the hides manually.
Production is carefully restricted, with only 450–500 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 mass-production plants. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welted technology, allowing a leaky sole to be removed without damaging the upper.
Similar to Hermes, John Lobb sources the best-quality hides, particularly from young French calf hides. Only 60% of each hide is appropriate for main shoe parts, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.
The range combines heritage designs with subtle refinements. The classic City II model, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen shoes gained longer straps and a more robust foundation. The Lopez model, introduced in the 1950s, now include a rubber sole and fresh shades. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in various colors and materials.
Through its balance of heritage and innovation, John Lobb remains a benchmark in the British footwear industry.
https://www.neckmax.de/blogs/7964/Tricke...-Qualität
https://www.chambers.com.au/forum/view_p...310&page=3
https://ai.ceo/read-blog/228726
https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/c...a5263.html
https://rota-pantaloni.com/pages/retailers