Lobb Shoes Follow Up!

[MalfordOfLondon]

Hi all - following my thread on the Lobb shoes I managed to find at a charity shop, I mailed John Lobb Ltd and enquired about the age and history of the pair that had never been worn.

John Hunter Lobb himself came back to me and in the end we found out that the shoes were actually made in 1976. Amazing - they don't look a day old...

I suppose it speaks volumes on the quality of leather and craftsmandhip used...

 

[anon]

wow, that's a great find. did you get a good deal on them?

 

[Concordia]

It helps that they haven't been worn.

Are they your size?

 

[MalfordOfLondon]

Originally Posted by Concordia

It helps that they haven't been worn.

Are they your size?

My size yes - albeit slightly narrow (as ar most shoes). Can't believe they lasted 33 years without being worn / lost / damaged!

 

[JayJay]

Terrific find. Enjoy!

 

[RJman]

If they fit, fantastic find. I'd suggest giving them a lot of neutral shoe cream as they've probably not been polished in a long time.

 

[MalfordOfLondon]

Originally Posted by RJman

If they fit, fantastic find. I'd suggest giving them a lot of neutral shoe cream as they've probably not been polished in a long time.

All I can ever find in shops in London is Wax Polish...

What would be best out of the following (from ebay):

NIKWAX CONDITIONER FOR LEATHER/sponge on conditioner

KIWI SELECT NEUTRAL SHOE CREAM/50ml/revives & cleans

 

[anon]

and you got all 4 pair of those Lobbs for 100 quid?

that's an amazing deal. I'm truly jealous.

 

[AlanC]

Amazing.

 

[Bhowie]

What size are they?

 

[MalfordOfLondon]

Originally Posted by Bhowie

What size are they?

A narrowish 8

 

[Xiaogou]

Great find! Enjoy wearing them.

 

[adagio]

Well done indeed! Definitely the find of a lifetime.

 

[sartort]

very interesting. thanks for the follow up.

 

[TheFoo]

Wow. That's a find. Now try to e-bay them for $13,000.