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The John Lobb factory is a legendary manufacturers in the British shoemaking hub of Northampton, a city that became famous as a core of the shoe industry in the seventeenth century. Although Hermes Group has owned the company since 1976, the factory is dedicated to preserving the methods developed in the Victorian era.
Technology is used, but sparingly. Specifically, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, plastic templates are produced, 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 shape the leather in the old-fashioned way.
Production is intentionally small, 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 assembly-line workshops. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welted technology, allowing the soles to be replaced without damaging the upper.
Similar to Hermes, John Lobb chooses only the finest leather, particularly from six-month-old French calves. Only about sixty percent is usable for uppers, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.
The line combines iconic staples with contemporary tweaks. The classic City II model, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen model gained longer straps and a thicker sole. The Lopez model, introduced in 1950, now include a rubber sole and fresh shades. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in different shades and textures.
Through its balance of heritage and innovation, John Lobb continues to be one of the pillars in world-class shoemaking.
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