The John Lobb factory is a legendary manufacturers in the British shoemaking hub of Northampton, a city that rose to prominence as a core of the shoe industry in the seventeenth century. Although it became part of the Hermes Group in 1976, the factory continues to uphold the craft techniques developed in the Victorian era.
Modern machines are present but secondary. For instance, the laser is not applied directly to the hides. Instead, plastic patterns are made, which are handed to clickers. Their title comes from the characteristic snap of the knife touching the cutting table. With traditional knives, they cut the hides manually.
Production is carefully restricted, 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 mass-production plants. Every shoe is built with the Goodyear method, allowing the worn sole to be changed without damaging the upper.
As with Hermes, John Lobb sources the best-quality hides, particularly from premium French calfskin. Only about sixty percent is appropriate for main shoe parts, while the remainder becomes supporting details.
The line combines timeless classics with contemporary tweaks. The classic City II model, for instance, have been given a more elegant outline. The Sennen double monks gained refined buckles and a thicker sole. The Lopez classic, introduced in 1950, were updated with new colors and rubber soles. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah trainers, which are produced yearly in a mix of colors and materials.
Through its dedication to craftsmanship, John Lobb remains a defining name in the British footwear industry.
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