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People who recommend JOHN LOBB

Keita Tashiro

Editor-in-Chief of ISETAN MEN'S net. For nine years since joining the company, he has been in charge of men's shoes, gaining experience in sales and purchasing. He is well-versed in a wide range of shoes, from bespoke shoes to sneakers. His motto is, "Just like cooking, you should choose your shoes according to your mood."

The reason is that JOHN LOBB is a brand, while the other three are "shoe stores".

Tashiro's last choice is JOHN LOBB . Of these, JOHN LOBB is the most well-known as a luxury shoe brand. They have one of the largest factories in Northampton, and their ready-to-wear shoe line started in 1983.
While it's widely known that Fukuda JOHN LOBB is part of the Hermès Group, what truly sets it apart is its unwavering commitment to materials.
It's well-known that Tashiro uses premium-grade leather in large quantities, and the leather used for the upper really conveys the appeal of JOHN LOBB the more you learn about it.



Tabata: The impression of "elegant British shoes" comes from the quality of the leather used for the upper.
JOHN LOBB 's signature "buffalo calf" leather has a fine grain and can be worn elegantly. The "black calf" leather is supple. Because it is full-grain leather, the pores are deep, resulting in a dull, lustrous shine. Furthermore , "museum calf" is a leather that JOHN LOBB has made famous.
Saito : Also, I've heard that because JOHN LOBB uses a small number of parts, they can't mold anything unless the material is of good quality.
Because they don't sink into the ground as much, you can enjoy the feeling of wearing brand new shoes for a long time, and I really like that.


Fukuda: This time we've featured high-end British shoes, but in terms of their positioning, JOHN LOBB is a "brand," while the other three are "shoe stores." JOHN LOBB JOHN LOBB a strong branding, and it's the only one that releases a new collection every season.
Tashiro: That's a very clear classification. I'll continue to keep a close eye on the developments.