What is the appeal of John Robb, the “King of Shoes”?

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What is the appeal of John Robb, the "King of Shoes"?

John Robb” is a prestigious brand of leather shoes that is also called “the king of leather shoes. This brand, which is well known to all leather shoe lovers, combines the elegance of French shoes with the quality and sturdiness of English shoes. In this issue, we will focus on John Robb and introduce its hidden charms and notable items!

About John Robb

Founded in 1866, John Robb was originally a workshop specializing in bespoke shoes, but in the 1980s, the company began producing ready-made shoes, and in less than 30 years, it has established itself as the “King of Shoes. The company’s shoes are beautiful and unique. With the lasts that create beautiful silhouettes not found in other ready-to-wear shoe brands and the highest quality leathers, the company continues to produce leather shoes that are highly regarded by celebrities and enthusiasts around the world.

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The founder, Mr. John Robb, has been a master craftsman with a Royal Warrant since the establishment of his workshop.

John Lobb began as a workshop on Regent Street in London. The founder, John Lobb, made his name as a shoemaker by making boots for miners in Australia during the gold rush of the 1950s. After returning to Japan, he won a gold medal at the World’s Fair in 1862. After opening his store in 1866, he quickly established himself as a leading bootmaker, making many bespoke shoes for the upper class, including politicians and the financial elite. He was the second generation of the family to work at the store.
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All John Robb shoes sold in the Japanese market are made by ” John Robb Paris

In 1902, the second generation of the company’s owner opened a branch in Paris, where he continued to prosper by introducing numerous models such as WILLIAM and LOPEZ, which have been handed down to the present day. However, Hermès, which had fallen in love with the company’s technical prowess, purchased the Paris branch, which was on the verge of closing, as well as the brand’s trademark rights. Soon after joining the Hermès group, it was discovered that John Lobb only handled bespoke shoes for a limited number of privileged customers, and that there was therefore a need for ready-made shoes. Under Hermes’ direction, the company started a ready-made line in 1981. This was the origin of the world’s best ready-made shoes, ” John Robb Paris. All John Robb shoes sold in Japan today are from this John Robb Paris.
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The original John Robb is only available in London at the bespoke store.

John Lobb in London by John Lobb, the founder of John Lobb, is still operated by the founding family on St. James Street under the name ” John Lobb London (London Lobb). As a store specializing in bespoke shoes made by craftsmen who carry on the traditions and skills of the original founder, the Royal Warrant is still displayed at the entrance of the store.

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The charm of John Robb: “Fashionable shoes that do not fit within the framework of English shoes.

Traditional English shoes are originally made as “excellent tools” and are characterized by their unchanging quality and detailing, regardless of the changing times. However, it seems to be stubborn, depending on one’s point of view, and unrelated to the changing fashions of the times. Of course, this is an advantage, but English shoes often do not have the flexibility to capture the trends of the times as Italian shoes do.
However, despite being a long-established British brand, only John Lobb is fashion conscious. For example, the famous “7000” last is a narrow narrow round toe with a slightly long nose. It is suitable for a wide range of suits, from classic suits to slim suits, and creates stylish footwear.

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John Robb, whose backbone is Hermes, one of the world’s leading fashion brands, has a solid and elegant atmosphere that is not unlike an English leather shoe brand. Traditional technical skills and modern fashionability are the reasons why John Robb shoes are called the King of Shoes.

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John Robb’s appeal: “The finest materials and techniques

John Robb’s ready-to-wear shoes are produced at the factory in Northampton, England, the holy land of leather shoes.

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John Robb shoes sold around the world are made here, and the choice of materials is particularly noteworthy. The “full grain leather” used in many of the models is truly the leather of choice for the finest shoes.

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Full-grain leather is the outermost part of the animal, which has not undergone any processing other than the removal of body hair. This natural leather not only has a natural texture, but is also highly durable and conforms to the shape of the foot, making it an ideal material for shoes.

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John Robb carefully inspects these full-grain leathers under natural light for scratches, wrinkles, insect bites, and other marks. Only the finest leather is used for each pair.

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The manufacturing process, which is said to take skilled craftsmen more than 50 hours, involves more than 190 steps. John Robb’s leather shoes are the result of carefully selected materials and the highest level of technical skill.

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The charm of John Robb’s “Prestige Line” with a “Bespoke” feel

John Robb produces high quality ready-to-wear shoes, and those that incorporate elements of Bespoke are positioned as the ” Prestige Line “.
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John Robb makes the most of its origins as a bespoke manufacturer in terms of materials, patterns, and detailing know-how. The hand-finished soles and slender, stylish silhouettes are unique to the prestige line.
John Robb’s iconic models, such as the City and Philippe, incorporate many of these bespoke essences.

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John Robb’s fascination with ” ever-evolving wood forms (lasts)

The lasts that form the silhouette of John Robb’s beautiful leather shoes, which are like John Robb’s Bespoke shoes. The last #7000 used in the “City II,” a model that is considered to be perfect, did not come about out of the blue.

John Robb Wooden Shape The First Evolution “#2466, which improved on the #Derby and expanded its possibilities as a ready-to-wear shoe.

The last called #Derby, which was adopted by John Robb in the early 1990s, was a wooden last that was so much in pursuit of a slender Bespoke form that it was a wooden shape that selected the wearer. As a ready-made shoe, it is an excellent wooden pattern only if it can be adapted to many people’s feet. The #2466, an improved version of the #Derby, was smart and well-fitting, and became the last to support John Robb until the mid-1990s. Many fans consider this last to be a masterpiece.

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The second evolution of John Lobb’s wooden pattern “#8695, which further evolved from #2466 for everyone.

The #8695, a further evolution of the #2466 for everyone, was developed in the mid-1990s, and is still in use more than 20 years later. The “Odessa” loafer and the “Lowry” side gore are representative of John Robb’s collections. Incidentally, the last two digits of John Robb’s wooden pattern names began to indicate the year of production around this time. The #8695 was produced in 1995, the #1105 in 2005, and so on.

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Furthermore, #8695 is the origin of all the current John Lobb wood patterns. The fact that the genuine shoe tree is also based on #8695 suggests that this last played a major role in the history of John Robb’s leather shoe manufacturing.

John Lobb Wooden Shape: The Third Evolution “The birth of the masterpiece #7000, which solidified the position of the king of ready-to-wear shoes.

The masterpiece #7000 was born, inheriting the idea of the #8695. It is so famous among shoe lovers as a masterpiece last with a smart oval toe. This last is also used in John Lobb’s best-selling “CITY II” straight tip with an inside wing.

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John Lobb Wooden Shape #2511, the fourth evolution of the “Sharper and more modern #2511

The #2511, which debuted in 2011, was created with the aim of creating an even more stylish and modern silhouette. The semi-pointed toe, which becomes sharper as it moves toward the nose, and the long nose create a sleeker look for the foot. This was the beginning of John Lobb’s wider popularity among a wider range of people than ever before.

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John Robb Wooden Shape #0015, the fifth evolution of the “rounded #0015,” which is typical of English shoes.

In 2015, John Robb took on a new challenge, bringing in Paula Gervase as its new artistic director. The first female director, she has a background in Savile Row, where she studied at the long-established Savile Row tailors ” Hardy Amis ” and ” Kilgour “.

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The last pair of shoes that she has worked on with great enthusiasm is #0015, a historical piece with a slightly voluminous round toe that can be used in a wide range of situations, from business to casual wear. The slightly voluminous round toe can be used for a wide range of occasions, from business to casual, and is a suitable last for the new evolution of the dress-oriented John Lobb.

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Coordinates using John Robb

This black double monk strap can be used for both weddings, funerals, and off-duty style. The stylish silhouette of John Robb’s double monks exudes elegance, making them the perfect match for the royal suit style. The slightly voluminous toe goes perfectly with slim silhouette pants.

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Even a striped suit with a strong assertiveness can be softened with a knit vest and a single suede monk.

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Quota brogue with a gorgeous impression. The narrow round toe and the narrowed waist give the shoes an air of being out of the ordinary.

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Although brown shoes were not recognized as dress shoes in the past, they are now a staple of suit styles, especially for Italian men, as leather shoes that go with any suit. The contrast between the Parisian brown inner-ellipted straight tip, which expresses a unique shade of brown, and the brown suit gives the suit a youthful yet noble appearance. By matching accessories in the same color, you can achieve an intelligent and relaxed look.

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Introducing John Robb’s classic models

John Robb ” CITY II

John Lobb’s classic straight tip, featuring the smart oval toe of the famous ” 7000 ” last. The unplated heel and minimalist detailing give these shoes an air of sophistication not found in other English shoes. Modern and stylish, it is the pinnacle of the straight tip.
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John Robb “WILLIAM II

The double monkstrap shoe was originally ordered by the Duke of Windsor from John Robb. This “William” series has its roots in a design by the second William Robb. Combining a double leather sole with a grain leather upper, this long-selling model creates a voluminous footwear. The single letter on the toe cap is hand-sawn, and the last is the ” 9795.
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John Robb “PHILIP II

The quota brogue is a ready-to-wear version of the most popular bespoke design. The rounded sole is a characteristic of the Prestige line, and elements of Bespoke are incorporated in abundance.
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John Robb “CHAPEL

The entire upper, including the straps, is made of a single piece of leather. This side monk shoe has a beautiful semi-square toe on the ” 8000 ” last, with a seamless heel and parallel buckles that give it an unmistakably luxurious look.
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John Robb “LOPEZ

The popular coin loafer represents the John Lobb collection. The origin of this model is a bispoke ordered by A. Lopez, a Major League Baseball pitcher. Made of the finest museum calf with a waterproof finish. Superior mating mocca stitching creates a beautiful and enduring design.
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John Lobb “FERRIS

Elegant 3-eyelet suede chukka boot. The beautiful streamlines in the stitching and feathering are inspired by past styles from the Bespoke archives. The vamp is unlined for a light and gentle feel on the foot.
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