John Lobb Bootmakers, founded in 1849 and the holder of two royal warrants, has provide bespoke shoes to generations and is one of the last remaining English bespoke shoemakers.
The widely available John Lobb (ready-to-wear and bespoke shoes) originated from the Paris location of John Lobb Bootmakers, which was started by William Lobb, the son of founder John Lobb. Hermes took over the Paris location in 1976. The Hermes-owned John Lobb also offers bespoke shoes from their Paris atelier.
For those that cannot make it to London for a fitting; John Lobb Bootmakers regularly travels to the US, Continental Europe, Russia, Japan and Hong Kong.
PRICES & TIMES
2,620 for leather shoes and 2,011 for pumps. See here for the full pricelist. Initial shoes take 6 months; subsequent shoes take 3 months.
