John Lobb Appreciation Thread

[coldinboston]



Thanks Marco - but looking for two shoes next to each other in the same lighting and whatnot so I can get a fair comparison

Here is a picture with some inside lighting.
Cityii in dark brwn museum and warwick in parisian brown museum
Shoes are probably both about the same age and wear.
Differences more pronounced under bright lights, but this is what they look like under normal indoor lighting.
Parisian brown is my favorite (close fight with bracken misty)

 

[coldinboston]



I actually like the double leather sole you got. I bought mine with the rubber sole and they are a bit wider where the sole stiching is. I think your double leather will make it a more viable all year option.

Thats the reason why i wanted them without the stormwelt.
I have shoes with just the november sole wo the stormwelt and they basically look just as sleek as a doubleleather sole. Its the stormwelt that gives that bulkier apperance or wider stitching as you noticed.
The november sole by itself looks very good IMO if you are looking for shoes with rubber soles

 

[nickrut]

Thank you sir! Good comparison, trying to decide for my next pair. Leaning Parisian now

 

[Nikola]

Parisian all the way. More vivid colour.

 

[skywalker]

I have several JL shoes but I have one where the leather has cracked. What would cause this? Is this common or repairable? They are only about two years old and I have taken care of them regularly.

 

[Leaves]



Does anyone have pictures comparing Parisian and Dark Brown museum calf?

The Chapel is in Dark Brown Museum Calf. The Philip II below is in Parisian.

The colors are very true to IRL. However, please remember that there are differences between batches, I've seen Dark Brown lighter than this, almost bordering on Parisian.

 

[nickrut]

Great pictures sir, thank you!! Which one do you like better Leaves?

 

[Leaves]



Great pictures sir, thank you!! Which one do you like better Leaves?

Both are great colors, the Parisian Brown is an awesome shade, probably my personal favorite, but for a really conservative style then the Dark Brown is a safer choice.

 

[Leaves]



I have several JL shoes but I have one where the leather has cracked. What would cause this? Is this common or repairable? They are only about two years old and I have taken care of them regularly.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Looks bad, whenever I see this type of damage it's usually because salt that has been left to soak into the skin, repeatedly. Happens if you live in a city where they use salt on the streets and pavements to clear snow. Even if you wipe the shoes after each use, salt and salt residue can damage the leather. Or a damp shoe left to dry on or near a radiator, or other heat source. Reach out to wherever you bought the shoes, I'm sure they will assist you.

 

[Zapasman]

Here is a picture with some inside lighting.
Cityii in dark brwn museum and warwick in parisian brown museum
Shoes are probably both about the same age and wear.
Differences more pronounced under bright lights, but this is what they look like under normal indoor lighting.
Parisian brown is my favorite (close fight with bracken misty)

Your elegant and classic shoe collection is just wonderful and very consistent (my fav in this category). Althought I would like to see you with just one couple of gunboat shoes. Wear them in good health.

 

[Texasmade]

I have 2 dark brown museum shoes and both of mine look darker than the ones posted. I wish I had some Parisian brown to compare to.

 

[lucci]

HERE IS ONE TO COMPARE !!!

 

[JLPII]

HERE IS ONE TO COMPARE !!!

Are those the Becketts in gold museum calf?
Thank you for sharing sir.

 

[lucci]

These are Parisian brown. Gold Museum is very different with some lighter accents, like this :

 

[coldinboston]



Your elegant and classic shoe collection is just wonderful and very consistent (my fav in this category).  Althought I would like to see you with just one couple of gunboat shoes. Wear them in good health.

@Zapasman
Thank you for your compliments.
Unfortunately I do not have a pair (yet) of gunboats.
For one reason or another I go from classic dress shoes to either boots or sneakers (designer or just sport sneaks).