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John Lobb shoemakers is a legendary manufacturers in Northampton, a city that rose to prominence as a center of footwear production in the seventeenth century. Although Hermes Group has owned the company since 1976, the factory is dedicated to preserving the traditional production process developed in the 1800s.

Technology is used, but sparingly. Specifically, lasers are not used to cut leather. Instead, plastic patterns are made, which are handed to skilled cutters known as clickers. Their title comes from the characteristic snap of the knife striking the cutting table. With traditional knives, they shape the leather in the old-fashioned way.

Production is limited, with only 450–500 pairs made each week. This approach feels like near-bespoke manufacturing. Employees work on multiple models daily, instead of repeating one routine step like in mass-production plants. Every shoe is built with Goodyear welting, allowing a leaky sole to be removed without damaging the upper.

In line with Hermes, John Lobb chooses only the finest leather, particularly from young French calf hides. Only 60% of each hide is suitable for cutting, while the remainder becomes minor leather goods.

The collection combines heritage designs with subtle refinements. The City II Oxfords, for instance, now feature a sleeker silhouette. The Sennen double monks gained refined buckles and a reinforced sole. The Lopez classic, introduced in the 1950s, received subtle color and sole innovations. Newer icons include the Porth model and the Levah sneakers, which are produced yearly in different shades and textures.

Through its dedication to craftsmanship, John Lobb stands as a benchmark in world-class shoemaking.

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