John Lobb Appreciation Thread

[Ilovelobbs]



You can also order directly from Vass themselves via the email listed on their website. Mr Kuti is delightful to work with.

For new customers from the US, you'll need to approach one of Vass preferred retailers (Ascot Shoes & NMWA).

 

[chocol8max]

For new customers from the US, you'll need to approach one of Vass preferred retailers (Ascot Shoes & NMWA).

Ahh, thanks, I wasn't aware of that since I'm in Australia.

 

[Ilovelobbs]



I have several pairs of both. I'm not saying that Vass is a bad shoe but they are not in the same league as Lobb. Don't care about the hand welting

The quality control of JL is immensely insane. Irrespective of how many pairs they make and
The goodyear welted method - their motto was once "the bare maximum for a man"
JL still stand by that when it comes to aesthetics and finishing!
Backed by Hermes, they have control (if not total) of their tannery and select the
Finest calf, and reject the majority!

From whole-cuts Chapel to Oxford City II models, you will not notice any blemishes/stretches with
the naked eye in any section of the shoes,

 

[benjamin8451]



The quality control of JL is immensely insane. Irrespective of how many pairs they make and
The goodyear welted method - their motto was once "the bare maximum for a man"
JL still stand by that when it comes to aesthetics and finishing!
Backed by Hermes, they have control (if not total) of their tannery and select the
Finest calf, and reject the majority!

From whole-cuts Chapel to Oxford City II models, you will not notice any blemishes/stretches with
the naked eye in any section of the shoes,

If I have to complain one thing about City II, it is that some museum calf shoes have the museum finishing so conspicuous that the shoes look less formal. Other shoes have more subtle museum finishing, which IMO are more formal.

 

[chogall]



If I have to complain one thing about City II, it is that some museum calf shoes have the museum finishing so conspicuous that the shoes look less formal. Other shoes have more subtle museum finishing, which IMO are more formal.

...
It's like buying leopard print jacket and saying it's not formal enough.

 

[Jazzmenco]

Still have not heard from Nick on my purchase, starting to get a little scary. Anyone else?

 

[rbhan12]

Still have not heard from Nick on my purchase, starting to get a little scary. Anyone else?

Same, emailed him over the weekend as well.

 

[A Guy from Shanghai]



Still have not heard from Nick on my purchase, starting to get a little scary. Anyone else?

Have not heard anything yet...I ordered 3 pairs, but I am not worried

 

[NAMOR]

emailed as well. been waiting for so long that ive reached a new level in customer patience, that before this didnt know existed. having worked with nick before im not worried but ill admit that some unholy thoughts have entered into my thinking

 

[Hotjock]

Received my shipping confirmation today. Not long now.

 

[Jazzmenco]

I wouldn't say worried, just anxious

 

[Jazzmenco]

 

[bespoken pa]

Wow

 

[jujujoo11]

Want to know if anyone else is interested in the Luffield MTO.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



I have several pairs of both. I'm not saying that Vass is a bad shoe but they are not in the same league as Lobb. Don't care about the hand welting

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