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Showing posts with label JOHN LOBB. Show all posts
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Buy It Now | John Lobb Leather Monk-Strap Shoe
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Double-buckle John Lobb monk-strap shoes in heavy brown leather. Finished with a toe cap construction and stitch seam detail, these handmade shoes are a sartorial classic that will last a lifetime if cared for properly.
The 'William' model, with its two secure buckles and pointed toe, was first developed by John Lobb in 1945. Monk-strap shoes always fasten with one or more buckles instead of laces. It is thought that Italian monks wore similar styles in medieval times.
John Lobb made shoes and boots for miners of the Australian gold rush before returning to London, England, and opening his first shop on Regent Street in 1866.
Buy these now @ Mr Porter
SIZE & FIT:
DESCRIPTION:
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AFS
Double-buckle John Lobb monk-strap shoes in heavy brown leather. Finished with a toe cap construction and stitch seam detail, these handmade shoes are a sartorial classic that will last a lifetime if cared for properly.
The 'William' model, with its two secure buckles and pointed toe, was first developed by John Lobb in 1945. Monk-strap shoes always fasten with one or more buckles instead of laces. It is thought that Italian monks wore similar styles in medieval times.
John Lobb made shoes and boots for miners of the Australian gold rush before returning to London, England, and opening his first shop on Regent Street in 1866.
Buy these now @ Mr Porter
SIZE & FIT:
- UK sizing
- True to size
- Narrow on the side of the foot
- Take the half size up for a more comfortable fit
DESCRIPTION:
- 100% leather
- Made in England
AFS
The Making of: A John Lobb Shoe
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THE HISTORY:
John Lobb has been making bespoke shoes and boots since 1866, and ready-to-wear shoes since 1984. In 1994 the John Lobb workshop opened in Northampton, a town in Britain with a long-established shoemaking industry, in order to produce the ready-to-wear styles.
Since 1866, men including Sir Winston Churchill and Mr Alfred Hitchcock have turned to John Lobb for the finest-quality shoes and boots. The enduringly elegant double strap 'William' model, developed in 1945 and named after Mr William Lobb, is still in production today, a testament to its timeless appeal. Rumor has it that Lobb began producing monk-strap shoes in the 19th century to accommodate the wide feet of Prince Edward, who had granted Lobb a Royal Warrant to supply him with shoes.
THE LEATHER:
The full-grain calf leather is put through an oak-bark tanning process for six months until it is perfectly supple and just the right shade of rich chocolate brown. The leather is stretched on the lasts for five days to ensure a smooth shape before being stitched.
THE GOODYEAR WELTING:
In common with all fine English shoes, the Goodyear welting method of connecting the top of the shoe to the inseam and leather sole has been used. This results in a durable shoe that molds to the shape of the wearer's foot. It also allows leather soles to be replaced easily.
THE CRAFTSMANSHIP:
There are 190 steps involved in the production of each pair of John Lobb shoes. All manufacturing is carried out in Northampton, England, with much of it done by hand. The entire process takes approximately three months from start to finish.
THE HERITAGE:
Mr John Lobb learned his craft making boots for miners in Australia during the gold rush. When Lobb returned to London in 1863 he made a pair of riding boots for the Prince of Wales. The future King was so pleased he granted the shoemaker a Royal Warrant.
[Source] MR PORTER
John Lobb has been making bespoke shoes and boots since 1866, and ready-to-wear shoes since 1984. In 1994 the John Lobb workshop opened in Northampton, a town in Britain with a long-established shoemaking industry, in order to produce the ready-to-wear styles.
Since 1866, men including Sir Winston Churchill and Mr Alfred Hitchcock have turned to John Lobb for the finest-quality shoes and boots. The enduringly elegant double strap 'William' model, developed in 1945 and named after Mr William Lobb, is still in production today, a testament to its timeless appeal. Rumor has it that Lobb began producing monk-strap shoes in the 19th century to accommodate the wide feet of Prince Edward, who had granted Lobb a Royal Warrant to supply him with shoes.
THE LEATHER:
The full-grain calf leather is put through an oak-bark tanning process for six months until it is perfectly supple and just the right shade of rich chocolate brown. The leather is stretched on the lasts for five days to ensure a smooth shape before being stitched.
THE GOODYEAR WELTING:
In common with all fine English shoes, the Goodyear welting method of connecting the top of the shoe to the inseam and leather sole has been used. This results in a durable shoe that molds to the shape of the wearer's foot. It also allows leather soles to be replaced easily.
THE CRAFTSMANSHIP:
There are 190 steps involved in the production of each pair of John Lobb shoes. All manufacturing is carried out in Northampton, England, with much of it done by hand. The entire process takes approximately three months from start to finish.
THE HERITAGE:
Mr John Lobb learned his craft making boots for miners in Australia during the gold rush. When Lobb returned to London in 1863 he made a pair of riding boots for the Prince of Wales. The future King was so pleased he granted the shoemaker a Royal Warrant.
[Source] MR PORTER
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