John Lobb Appreciation Thread

[Scuppers]

Any guidance on removing these water marks?

Also, was wondering if this has come about as they haven’t had a decent polish since the early days of COVID (Dust absorbing remaining polish?).

Fantastic photography, i know…

 

[BomTrady]

LA21

 

[Starlito]

Wow

 

[Texasmade]

LA21


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Very nice!!!

 

[Joaournau]

Hey guys, I’m new here but I’m a John lobb fan. Never had one but right now I’m looking for my first William new standard, more casual, but I don’t have any store with John lobb near me to try it. Can you guys help me with sizing? I’m a legit size 42 Italian in almost every brand and 8 uk size shoes in Gucci and Prada. Should I go for the 8 uk John lobb or size up/down? Thanks!

 

[rabu]

Hey guys, I’m new here but I’m a John lobb fan. Never had one but right now I’m looking for my first William new standard, more casual, but I don’t have any store with John lobb near me to try it. Can you guys help me with sizing? I’m a legit size 42 Italian in almost every brand and 8 uk size shoes in Gucci and Prada. Should I go for the 8 uk John lobb or size up/down? Thanks!

That should work as I'm the same size and 8 UK in Lobb fits me great. The only time I had to go up a half size was in their Pier shoe.

 

[sixstringsmash]

Merry Christmas Everyone! I decided to throw on the Willoughby for some festive fun today! It's been a while since they've gotten any wear so always glad to get an excuse to take these out of the closet.

 

[Betelgeuse]

John Lobb Wrey.

 

[Roscoe the best]

Abbot boots

 

[Scuppers]

Note to self: John Lobb are not indestructible!
Heal caught an elevated pavement slab. Very surprised by the outcome. Annoyed, even.

 

[Wild Strawberry Rabbit]

Warwick derby.

 

[Baked Potato]

Recently acquired a pair of City II's. Thinking of purchasing a pair of JL's own shoe trees. I've read that they recommend to go for the closest size down if you have half-sized shoes. What do you guys say? The shoe trees aren't lasted and these are my first pair of JL's, so I don't have that much experience with the brand. Should I go for the closest size up or down?

 

[papado]

Recently acquired a pair of City II's. Thinking of purchasing a pair of JL's own shoe trees. I've read that they recommend to go for the closest size down if you have half-sized shoes. What do you guys say? The shoe trees aren't lasted and these are my first pair of JL's, so I don't have that much experience with the brand. Should I go for the closest size up or down?

They come in whole sizes so you always size down if you're a half size--eg if youre UK10.5 buy UK10 trees, etc.

The last thing you want to do is stretch/damage your shoes because you thought buying a shoe tree larger than your stated size would be a good idea

 

[Baked Potato]

They come in whole sizes so you always size down if you're a half size--eg if youre UK10.5 buy UK10 trees, etc.

The last thing you want to do is stretch/damage your shoes because you thought buying a shoe tree larger than your stated size would be a good idea

I understand! At the same time, I want the shoes to get stretched enough. I guess going with the smaller sized trees will stretch them sufficiently? Usually, I use cheaper shoe trees have an adjustable front, which comforms to the shoe size if they're a half size smaller/larger. The JL trees are solid in the front, hence my inquiry.

 

[wurger]

I understand! At the same time, I want the shoes to get stretched enough. I guess going with the smaller sized trees will stretch them sufficiently? Usually, I use cheaper shoe trees have an adjustable front, which comforms to the shoe size if they're a half size smaller/larger. The JL trees are solid in the front, hence my inquiry.

only solid trees can stretch slightly. to get a full 1/2 stretch, you will need a proper stretcher.