08-28-2025, 02:36 PM
The John Lobb factory is among the most renowned manufacturers in Northampton, a city that rose to prominence as a center of footwear production in the 17th century. Although it became part of the Hermes Group in 1976, the factory continues to uphold the craft techniques developed in the 19th century.
Modern machines are present but secondary. For example, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, lasers create plastic patterns, which are handed to skilled cutters known as clickers. Their title comes from the distinctive “click” of the knife striking the cutting table. With traditional knives, they carve the leather by hand.
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 the Goodyear method, allowing the soles to be replaced without damaging the upper.
Similar to Hermes, John Lobb uses exceptional materials, particularly from six-month-old French calves. Only about sixty percent is usable for uppers, while the remainder becomes supporting details.
The collection combines iconic staples with subtle refinements. The classic City II model, for instance, now feature a sleeker silhouette. The Sennen model gained longer straps and a reinforced sole. The Lopez model, introduced in 1950, received subtle color and sole innovations. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah sneakers, 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 example, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, lasers create plastic patterns, which are handed to skilled cutters known as clickers. Their title comes from the distinctive “click” of the knife striking the cutting table. With traditional knives, they carve the leather by hand.
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 the Goodyear method, allowing the soles to be replaced without damaging the upper.
Similar to Hermes, John Lobb uses exceptional materials, particularly from six-month-old French calves. Only about sixty percent is usable for uppers, while the remainder becomes supporting details.
The collection combines iconic staples with subtle refinements. The classic City II model, for instance, now feature a sleeker silhouette. The Sennen model gained longer straps and a reinforced sole. The Lopez model, introduced in 1950, received subtle color and sole innovations. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah sneakers, 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.
https://www.blexb.com/site/sartale.com-8ayid1
http://www.harderfaster.net/?sid=2844af9298f73919c9e0c0f219526398§ion=forums&action=showthread&forumid=22&threadid=321815&pagenumber=last
http://forum.n34.pl/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8210&sid=4f48f3d3dbf2bef6fb0a4fb34f615b27
https://www.handsondat.com/group/the-intraoral-picture-2-ces/discussion/d4ef3cf4-4dbe-4834-b223-b628ec2829f4
https://t.me/s/karpinside?after=30940