08-28-2025, 02:06 PM
The John Lobb factory is among the most renowned manufacturers in the British shoemaking hub of Northampton, a city that rose to prominence 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 19th century.
Modern machines are present but secondary. For instance, the laser is not applied directly to the hides. Instead, lasers create plastic patterns, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife touching the cutting table. With feather knives, they cut the hides manually.
Production is limited, with only roughly 450 to 500 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 typical factories. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welting, allowing the worn sole to be changed without damaging the upper.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb sources the best-quality hides, particularly from premium French calfskin. Only 60% of each hide is appropriate for main shoe parts, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.
The collection combines timeless classics with subtle refinements. The classic City II model, for instance, have been given a more elegant outline. The Sennen model gained elongated straps and a reinforced sole. The Lopez classic, introduced in 1950, received subtle color and sole innovations. Newer icons include the Porth sneakers and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in a mix of colors and materials.
Through its commitment to tradition and quality, John Lobb remains one of the pillars in English shoemaking.
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Modern machines are present but secondary. For instance, the laser is not applied directly to the hides. Instead, lasers create plastic patterns, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife touching the cutting table. With feather knives, they cut the hides manually.
Production is limited, with only roughly 450 to 500 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 typical factories. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welting, allowing the worn sole to be changed without damaging the upper.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb sources the best-quality hides, particularly from premium French calfskin. Only 60% of each hide is appropriate for main shoe parts, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.
The collection combines timeless classics with subtle refinements. The classic City II model, for instance, have been given a more elegant outline. The Sennen model gained elongated straps and a reinforced sole. The Lopez classic, introduced in 1950, received subtle color and sole innovations. Newer icons include the Porth sneakers and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in a mix of colors and materials.
Through its commitment to tradition and quality, John Lobb remains one of the pillars in English shoemaking.
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