John Lobb Appreciation Thread

[Nikola]

I just bought a pair of Lobb Monks. They are labelled as 2Y Dark Brown Museum. They have a kind of reddish hue to them and I'm unsure which color Saphir to go for. Can anyone suggest a color that will blend correctly?

They are regular Dark Brown Museum Calf. Use the medium brown saphir cream if you like that color to stay.

 

[ijustknow]

Guys, I need your help, could someone recognize what models these two are?

 

[ijustknow]

Does anyone know what is exactly Misty calf, I can't see any difference.

 

[Scuppers]

Does anyone know what is exactly Misty calf, I can't see any difference.

I just know

 

[Jazzmenco]

 

[fal32]

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Lawry or Tudor?

 

[likenoother]

Tudor

 

[frighter3]

Hi all, anyone has John Lobb Limited edition St Crepin 2010 - uk9E for sale???

 

[ijustknow]

I just know

When? Just now?

 

[papado]

Does anyone know what is exactly Misty calf, I can't see any difference.

I believe the mottling is just less severe/smaller in scale than museum calfskin. I thought either someone here or somewhere on the JLP site they mentioned it, but it's been a while.

 

[peppercorn78]

Different tanneries, and misty is more subtle. I think the creasing is a little different, too. My misties have a little bit of a lighter, waxy effect on the creasing. Kind of like shell cordovan.

 

[Texasmade]

Kirby Allison just posted an hour long YouTube video on John Lobb SJ. The Lobb guys aren’t exactly the most charismatic bunch but still cool to watch.

 

[Nikola]

Saw the video, but was not convinced regarding the value of LOBB bespoke shoes in today's market. I am sure the quality is there, but just not sure if it's worth the stratospheric price .. The JL prestige styles already fit excellent, and wouldn't be willing to shell out 5 times that amount for a slightly better (if at all) fit and the design of the bespoke shoe that doesn't appeal to me as much as the regular prestige line JL. I understand this may sound like those apple to oranges comparisons, but when on the market, all aspects should be taken into consideration. Glad they still exists from the perspective of a shoe making industry. It means a lot for the heritage and image of the British craftsmanship.

 

[moltoelegante]

The JL prestige styles already fit excellent, and wouldn't be willing to shell out 5 times that amount for a slightly better (if at all) fit

That may be true for you but some people will never find a good fit unless it's bespoke. Frankly I probably wouldn't buy anything bespoke if I could always walk into a shop and find a perfect fit (clothing or shoes) for a fraction of the bespoke price.

 

[othertravel]

Hey guys, has anybody bought John Lobbs from Barneys' website? Is a 9M, a UK8?

Help is appreciated!