A day at a bespoke shoemakers

At John Lobb, one of Britain's last remaining bespoke shoemakers, little has changed since 1849. Perri Lewis unlocks the door to a lost world of craftsmanship

[@69Muscle]

I just bought the RTW John Lobb Levah Sneakers. While not bespoke, they are the nicest, most comfortable sneakers I’ve ever owned. The quality and comfort is astounding.

[@Kathy12Ray]

Came here after binge watching the cobbler, Bedo's Leatherworks. I'm compelled to be all over KZbin researching shoemaker. 😢😢😢

[@T1Bentley]

One should note that there are indeed two companys dealing as John Lobb. The original one is the one shown here, the other company has only bought the rights of the name but has nothing to do with the original John Lobb business but runs shops in Paris and America, even an online shop with redy-to-go-shoes.... So, if one would like to buy th real thing, he has to go to John Lobb at St James in London.

[@paulm2467]

Actually, Hermes bought the international business in 1976 from the family with the agreement that the family could still make bespoke shoes in the London shop. The Hermes John Lobb business is based in the original Paris John Lobb shop which dates from 1901 and was also bespoke only for the first few years.

[@marado1001]

now thats what i call Class

[@mkalaskar4554]

who came her for his business studies work

[@nathanaellarkum4160]

five years later but, ME!

[@nekonotanuu]

Very nice!

[@zaratustraxy]

a beautiful video!

[@erin79]

I wish I could even pretend to be able to afford a pair of these.

[@financialadvisor1000]

High quality shoes over quantity boys.

[@adamhaniff3417]

U gei

[@peterreedman]

O yes. This is absolutely correct.

[@peterreedman]

Yes I understand what you mean when referring to the young lass, but I guess that is the way things are these days. Having said that she did appear to have a genuine interest in the subject. My only wish is that she becomes highly successful in her chosen profession and therefore becomes a highly valued customer of John Lobb. p.s. they do make marvelous shoes I am proud to say that I own two pairs and hope to own more.

[@vindicta911]

what is it that he is doing at 3:40 is he waxing the thread?

[@diamonddave2622]

A great British brand owned by Hermès.

[@francispaul5621]

They have a licence to use John Lobb name. Not to be confused with this John Lobb ltd family business. Hope this clarifies your misunderstanding.

[@AllisterCaine]

Those were Robert Maxwells lasts. They also have lasts of the royal family, like princess Diana. Not this is a secret, so this might not be new to a lot of people.

[@jox831]

@victorlenz so is the shop at Northampton any good do they send their shoes down to st James street ?

[@paulm2467]

The Northampton factory is where the Hermes group make their RTW range, it’s not connected to the Bespoke makers in St.James street London

[@alfistibrasiliani]

the intro song...what it's called? beautiful cello

[@Smannsan]

Agreed, leaving a comment in hope of an answer

[@154charlie]

my Dad steve worked for 3 years :) that man was working at his bench :D

[@chromelch]

@drewk72 but isn´t it worth haveing someone built something just for you from the best materials

[@phototristan]

Correct. The 2nd company is actually owned by Hermés and does not make bespoke shoes like the original John Lobb shop.

[@paulm2467]

Wrong, John Lobb Paris was originally bespoke only and is still one of the best bespoke makers in the world.

[@arthshah8812]

👌🏽

[@PeteyS.D.]

Now those are shoes i would pay a few grand for. You gotta love the quality and the craftsmanship that goes into one pair of shoes, unlike the piece of crap "MADE IN CHINA" nike's that can go for thousands and thousands of dollars for poor quality junk.

[@matt2993]

you really think it makes sense to compare these with nikes just cause of the prices customers will pay? come on, nikes can resell for that price because of the design element, amount made, and public demand. These bespoke shoes are a world away from any of that.

[@dingding31120]

Made in China has made-in-china's price. Don't pay $30 for a pair of shoes and expect them last as long as $2000 Italian made. It's just unfair comparison

[@claewilson8234]

matt2993 True. Value is no more or less than what one is willing to pay. Quality is a completely different argument.

[@BroccoliBeefed]

If my shoes last me 3 to five years, I'm good

[@malachymulhall8012]

GGHBT now who's side are you on I wonder ....

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Oh how I'd love to have a hand made pair of shoes, simply because they don't fuse the soles to the shoe with glue, they sew them

[@johnnewman3316]

Try walking in my shoes

[@darrenburns123]

you would have thought that they would have got a Bespoke person to interview the workers...

[@michaelc9896]

That’s conditioner

[@adammir8235]

Is this Trickers?

[@gistus123]

£5000 a pair, worth every single penny and more!

[@hotdogagua]

amazing how much work & care & attention went in to this wonderful trade, yet the interviewer couldn't be bothered to comb her hair

[@wung97]

are you being sarcastic?

[@internetcomment4440]

ill

[@llieske]

or remove that stupid piercing

[@hopenothate658]

English craft. ENGLISH.

[@matthewmcdowall5444]

i disliked and flagged this video for makeing me watch a ad

[@green2882]

You have no business being around these shoes with a piercing on your damned chin.

[@abbyboyone]

It Works agree