John Lobb – Makers of the finest hand made to measure shoes and boots
In the centre of London’s West End at 9 St. James St., lies the beautiful premises of John Lobb , Bootmaker. Now under its fifth and present generation of hand-made boot and shoemakers, the Lobb family firm stands, as it has always done, for supremely high standards in the exacting craft of bespoke shoemaking.
A Lobb customer receives courteous service, and craftsmanship of the highest possible precision, as a pair of Lobb shoes is meticulously prepared to his or her particular needs. The result is a pair of Lobb shoes, singularly tailored to the customers requirement’s, as robust and loyal as a well-trained gun-dog, yet as stylish and scintillating as any work of art can be
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What you get with John Lobb Shoes
Quality – the best quality leathers are used carefully chosen from tanneries that use the finest, time-honoured methods of tanning. A number of craftsmen work on your shoes, each craftsman having spent many years perfecting his particular part of the shoe making process.
Strength and Durability – shoes are made to last as long as possible in both the construction and the leather used.
Tradition – you can be assured your shoes have been made to exacting standards passed down through the generations without taking short cuts on any part of the process. You have a truly handmade product.
Made to measure – each customer has their individual lasts made specifically to the shape of their feet so your shoes will be unique to you.
Service – we pride ourselves on giving our customers top quality service throughout.
Comfort and looks – they will become even more comfortable and handsome with age.
Lineage – you will be following in the footsteps of many rich and famous and discerning customers.
Do you live abroad?
Representatives from our premises here in London travel to various parts of the world to see existing customers and to measure new ones. We currently make trips to the United States of America, Europe: Germany, The Netherlands & Switzerland, the Far East: Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore & Taiwan.
Representatives bring with them a selection of shoes and a wide choice of leathers. Please contact us for more information. We very much hope that we may be of service.
From our printed catalogues
These catalogue images are being shown in addition to the main website catalogue for reference since many of our customers will already be familiar with them. They are printed folders of pictures which we sometimes give to customers if they require some assistance in deciding upon a style to order. The black and white catalogue has some interesting descriptions about various styles. Please click on an image to see the catalogue of your choice.
Colour Catalogue
Black & White Catalogue
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to receive a pair of shoes?
The time taken will vary according to the amount of work in progress. To receive your first pair of shoes would generally take about 6 months, possibly longer depending on how much work your last maker has on. The last is the wooden mould we make your shoe around. Once we have made your lasts subsequent pairs would take around 3 months. Whenever possible if you require your shoes by a particular date we shall do our best to make them.
Do you make a trial pair if it is my first pair of shoes?
We don’t normally make a trial pair. We make the shoes to completion and then ask you to try them. With your first pair we may need to make some adjustments. If you are having trees made we would normally keep the shoes after you have tried them to make the trees fit precisely into the shoes.
How many fittings will I need?
We would hope with the majority of customers to make your shoes fit properly after one fitting. It always depends on how difficult your feet are to fit with a well fitting pair of shoes. Once the first pair fits well subsequent pairs would normally not require a fitting.
Do I have to come to the shop to be measured?
No, we have representatives travelling at various times throughout the year to a number of countries around the world – see the representatives itinerary section on the website. If you are unable to see a representative and it is difficult for you to come to the shop we will be happy to send you a self-measurement form. However, we would recommend that we take your measures if possible.
Do I have to come to the shop for my first fitting?
We would recommend you have your shoes fitted in the shop. However if this is not possible we can send them to you and if you have any problems with them you can either come to the shop when it is convenient or see a representative travelling in your area.
Do I require a deposit?
We ask for a 50% deposit on all orders.
Do you supply ready-made shoes?
We do not sell ready-to-wear shoes. John Lobb ready to wear shoes are sold by the Hermes owned arm of John Lobb. See about the link between the two companies below.
John Lobb
88 Jermyn Street
London
SW1Y 6JD
Tel: 0044 (0)207 930 8089
e-mail: jermynstreet@johnlobb.co.uk
What is the link between John Lobb, and the French arm of John Lobb run by Hermes?
In 1901 William Lobb, son of the original John Lobb, opened a further branch of the business in Rue de Vingt Neuf Juilliett in the 1st Arrondissement in central Paris. In 1976 a controlling interest in this French arm of John Lobb was acquired by the Hermes Group, while John Lobb throughout the rest of the world outside France remained under the ownership of the Lobb family.
Today John Lobb continues under the ownership of the Lobb family. However, the French arm of John Lobb, John Lobb SAS, remains part of the Hermes Group, which continues to operate independently from its bespoke workshop which is now in 32 rue de Mogador in Paris, as well as through its ready-to-wear shops around the world from which it sells its own range of ready-to-wear shoes under the John Lobb family name.
News and Blog
The Greenly Boot in Action & History – this article includes an exclusive property for sale
Explores the history of The Greenly Boot whilst William Lobb joins a Lobb customer putting a pair through their paces within the surroundings of an exclusive property for sale (this article includes links to view this property).
Handmade: By Royal Appointment – John Lobb Shoes BBC Documentary 2016
John Lobb featured in this BBC2 Documentary
Special Offers
1st Jan – 31st March 2019 OFFER
We are pleased to offer a £500 discount on the second pair of shoes or boots when 2 pairs are ordered. This offer runs from 1st January 2019 to 31st March 2019 and the 2 pairs do not need to be ordered at the same time.