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April 8, 2015
JOHN LOBB | The Original Shoe Trees for John Lobb's Masterpiece "WILLIAM" Have Finally Arrived
An original item to cherish your JOHN LOBB masterpieces.
Introducing the original shoetree for "WILLIAM".
JOHN LOBBThe JOHN LOBB "WILLIAM," a representative masterpiece and synonymous with double monk straps, is a highly popular, enduring model with a large following. Now, an original shoetree has been created specifically for this beloved classic.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)Photographs by TAKADA Miduho
Protect your cherished shoes with a shoetree. To preserve their beautiful form for years to come.
The "William" was born in 1945 when the second generation of JOHN LOBB, William Lobb, created a bespoke order for the Duke of Windsor, drawing inspiration from aviator boots. Later, in 1982, when JOHN LOBB began manufacturing ready-to-wear shoes, this distinctive double monk strap shoe was produced as a ready-to-wear model at the Northampton factory in England.
Over 30 years have passed since then, and to honor the William, a perennial favorite and representative masterpiece of JOHN LOBB, an original shoetree has been created.
The William shoetree is shaped to the "9795" last, the specific last for the William model, and is crafted from solid lime wood, known for its excellent moisture-absorbing and releasing properties. Its pleasant aroma further enhances its value.
OPENERS readers will undoubtedly understand the necessity of a shoetree. For your own pair of Williams, we encourage you to acquire this original, proudly embossed piece and enjoy them for years to come.
WILLIAM SHOE TREE
Price | ¥17,850
Last | 9795
Material | Lime
John Lobb Japan
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