JOHN LOBB | The Making of a Perfect John Lobb Shoe (Part 1) Gallery
Gallery

JOHN LOBB | The Making of a Perfect John Lobb Shoe (Part 1) Gallery

The John Lobb factory is located in the town centre of 'Oliver Street', northwest of London.
A new leather inspection area, created as part of the expansion.
John Lobb primarily uses 'full-grain' leather.
The person in charge of leather checks the hides at the tannery before they are delivered to the factory. They also perform checks before the next process, clicking (cutting the leather).
Three belly sections of lizard are needed to cut the 'CITY' model.
John Lobb also uses full-grain leather for suede. This is cashmere suede.
Crocodile hides require at least two pieces to make a pair of shoes, as they are cut to align the size of the belly scales.
The hand-clicking (leather cutting) section.
Mr. Martin, a specialist with 26 years at John Lobb, masters the traditional British 'skin stitch' technique.
Skin stitch is a traditional British sewing method that does not use a needle.
He demonstrated the skin stitch. The charm of hand-stitching is irresistible.
Pattern for the 'CHAPEL' model.
A machine for checking leather imperfections, introduced with the factory expansion.

JOHN LOBB | The Making of a Perfect Pair of John Lobb Shoes (1) Gallery

Back to Article