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John Lobb shoemakers is one of the leading manufacturers in Northampton, a city that became famous as a center of footwear production in the seventeenth century. Although the brand has been under Hermes since 1976, the factory remains committed to the craft techniques developed in the Victorian era.
Although machinery exists, tradition dominates. For instance, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to skilled cutters known as clickers. Their title comes from the clicking sound of the knife blade hitting the cutting table. With special blades, they cut the hides manually.
Production is limited, with only no more than five hundred 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 typical factories. Every shoe is built with the Goodyear method, allowing the worn sole to be changed without damaging the upper.
In line with Hermes, John Lobb chooses only the finest leather, particularly from young French calf hides. Only about sixty percent is usable for uppers, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.
The range combines heritage designs with subtle refinements. The classic City II model, for instance, have been given a more elegant outline. The Sennen double monks gained elongated straps and a thicker sole. The Lopez classic, introduced in the 1950s, were updated with new colors and rubber soles. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah sneakers, which are offered annually in a mix of colors and materials.
Through its commitment to tradition and quality, John Lobb stands as a benchmark in the British footwear industry.
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