John Lobb is one of the leading manufacturers in the British shoemaking hub of Northampton, a city that became famous as a core of the shoe industry in the 1600s. Although Hermes Group has owned the company since 1976, the factory is dedicated to preserving the methods developed in the 19th century.

Although machinery exists, tradition dominates. For instance, the laser is not applied directly to the hides. Instead, plastic templates are produced, which are handed to specialized artisans called clickers. Their title comes from the characteristic snap of the knife striking the cutting table. With traditional knives, they carve the leather by hand.

Production is limited, with only 450–500 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 assembly-line workshops. Every shoe is built with the Goodyear method, allowing the worn sole to be changed without damaging the upper.

As with Hermes, John Lobb chooses only the finest leather, particularly from six-month-old French calves. Only 60% of each hide is usable for uppers, while the remainder becomes smaller accessories.

The line combines heritage designs with modern updates. The City II Oxfords, for instance, were slightly reshaped. The Sennen shoes gained longer straps and a thicker sole. The Lopez model, introduced in the 1950s, received subtle color and sole innovations. Newer icons include the Porth trainers and the Levah shoes, which are released each season in different shades and textures.

Through its dedication to craftsmanship, John Lobb stands as one of the pillars in world-class shoemaking.

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