John Lobb is among the most renowned manufacturers in Northampton, a city that earned its reputation as a core of the shoe industry in the seventeenth century. Although Hermes Group has owned the company since 1976, the factory remains committed to the traditional production process developed in the Victorian era.
Although machinery exists, tradition dominates. Specifically, leather cutting is still performed by hand rather than with lasers. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to clickers. Their title comes from the characteristic snap of the knife blade hitting the cutting table. With special blades, they carve the leather by hand.
Production is limited, with only roughly 450 to 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 welted technology, allowing the worn sole to be changed without damaging the upper.
As with Hermes, John Lobb uses exceptional materials, particularly from young French calf hides. Only slightly more than half of the leather is appropriate for main shoe parts, while the remainder becomes minor leather goods.
The range combines timeless classics with contemporary tweaks. The City II Oxfords, for instance, have been given a more elegant outline. The Sennen model gained longer straps and a thicker sole. The Lopez loafers, introduced in the 1950s, were updated with new colors and rubber soles. Newer icons include the Porth sneakers and the Levah trainers, which are released each season in different shades and textures.
Through its dedication to craftsmanship, John Lobb stands as a defining name in English shoemaking.
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