John Lobb Appreciation Thread

[Nikola]

@Texasmade Still looking strong. They just need a bit of a sole edge treatment. I find this to be the issue on my mostly worn shoes as well. Not sure how I should treat them. The products like Saphir Teinture or Renovatrice seems a bit invasive to begin with. Also, not sure if I can just use the regular Saphir colour creme to match the sole colour and mask the wear marks .. The additional trouble is that some of my sole edges seems to have a nice shade of deep dark brown colour, and it's hard to match it again.

 

[Texasmade]

I should probably start thinking about a reconditioning. Middle of the sole has a soft spot.

 

[SirGrotius]

I had a couple of Chapels resoled and stretched recently. I couldn't be happier with the quality of the job and the attention to detail. I'll post pics soon. I used the NYC JL store, and have only had pleasant experiences there.

 

[Leaves]

Heads up. 3% price increase on John Lobb (Paris) from October 1st.

 

[othertravel]

Heads up. 3% price increase on John Lobb (Paris) from October 1st.

Hey Patrik, if I wanted to use the Lobb stock service to order a pair of chapels in black, do I pay a higher price than the Lobbs you have in stock?

 

[Leaves]

Hey Patrik, if I wanted to use the Lobb stock service to order a pair of chapels in black, do I pay a higher price than the Lobbs you have in stock?

It’s the same price!

 

[othertravel]

Thanks!

 

[KBSB123]

+3% in the UK stores too

 

[mockingboy]

4th pair of Harlyns in the wild... used to love Dovers but JLs split toe is even better IMO

 

[Forthemy]

Hey guys.Is it possible to get a JL 2009 now? Really love it.

 

[Nikola]

Hey guys.Is it possible to get a JL 2009 now? Really love it.

Not anymore, I'm afraid. Your best chance is eBay and probably only as a pre-owned.

 

[Dtrader]

View attachment 1031682 4th pair of Harlyns in the wild... used to love Dovers but JLs split toe is even better IMO

Love my Harlyns have 2 pairs one in buffalo mezz and one in dark brown misty. The double soles are fabulous

 

[peppercorn78]

Hey guys.Is it possible to get a JL 2009 now? Really love it.

maybe pester the factory store. Possible there may be a floor sample hidden somewhere. Worked for me.

 

[Texasmade]

Hey guys.Is it possible to get a JL 2009 now? Really love it.

Not very likely, but like others have said there may be a floor sample or something like that hidden away somewhere. If not, then there's used on eBay.

 

[peppercorn78]

maybe pester the factory store. Possible there may be a floor sample hidden somewhere. Worked for me.

Also Antonio Meccariello makes a version for around the same price. Of course the styling is slightly different and the lasts and finishing will be different, but his shoes are excellent.