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The John Lobb factory is among the most renowned manufacturers in the British shoemaking hub of Northampton, a city that rose to prominence as a core of the shoe industry in the 17th century. Although it became part of the Hermes Group in 1976, the factory is dedicated to preserving the craft techniques developed in the Victorian era.

Although machinery exists, tradition dominates. 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 distinctive “click” of the knife striking the cutting table. With special blades, they cut the hides manually.

Production is carefully restricted, with only roughly 450 to 500 pairs made each week. This approach gives the sense of one-of-a-kind production. 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.

Similar to Hermes, John Lobb sources the best-quality hides, particularly from young French calf hides. Only 60% of each hide is suitable for cutting, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.

The collection combines heritage designs with modern updates. The classic City II model, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen double monks gained elongated straps and a reinforced sole. The Lopez model, introduced in the mid-20th century, were updated with new colors and rubber soles. Newer icons include the Porth sneakers and the Levah trainers, which are offered annually in different shades and textures.

Through its balance of heritage and innovation, John Lobb remains one of the pillars in English shoemaking.

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